Advice Quote by Sogyal Rinpoche
“I remember how people would often come to see my master Jamyang Khyentse simply to ask for his guidance for the moment of death. He was so loved and revered throughout Tibet, especially in the eastern province of Kham, that some would travel for months on end to meet him and get his blessing just once before they died. All my masters would give this as their advice, for this is the essence of what is needed as you come to die: "Be free of attachment and aversion. Keep your mind pure. And unite your mind with Buddha."”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, 1997
The essential teaching for death is to release attachment and aversion, keep the mind pure, and unite with Buddha.
In simple terms: Let go, stay pure, unite with Buddha at death.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate non‑attachment now.
Themes
spirituality
death
mindfulness
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- end‑of‑life counseling
- spiritual retreats
- personal meditation
- teaching others
Key Concepts
Buddhist practice
impermanence
compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice non‑attachment today?
- What does “uniting mind with Buddha” mean for you?
A Different Perspective
May be idealistic for those without Buddhist background.
