It is as if I have entered what the Tibetans call the…
““It is as if I have entered what the Tibetans call the Bardo-literally, between-two-existences- a dreamlike hallucination that precedes reincarnation, not necessarily in human form…In case I should need them, instructions for passage through the Bardo are contained in the Tibetan book of the dead- a guide for the living since it teaches that a man’s last thoughts will determine the quality of his reincarnation.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The mind’s final thoughts shape the nature of the next existence, as described in Tibetan teachings.
In simple terms: Last thoughts affect future rebirth.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate positive final reflections.
Themes
mortality
spirituality
afterlife
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- deathbed reflections
- meditation
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Bardo
reincarnation
thoughts
Questions to Reflect On
- What thoughts will you hold at life’s end?
- How can you prepare for the unknown?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of Bardo vary across traditions.