Being at Peace: Lessons on Living and Dying

Even if a person lives a hundred years, they will die eventually. This is the natural cycle of life and death, which was determined before we were born. When facing this final parting from life, many struggle to do so without sorrow. The book teaches us how to thoroughly understand and accept the truth of life and death, and how to let go. It emphasizes the importance of making good use of each moment to train the mind, avoid being overly influenced by external conditions, and create good karma for the future while eliminating current afflictions and karmic obstacles. It encourages not wasting time but living fully to gain peace and understanding about life and death. The content begins with stories titled “Warriors of Life” and “Stories of Life and Death,” which include true stories from modern times and classic Buddhist tales from over 2000 years ago. These stories help establish a spiritual foundation and teach how to face death calmly through real-life experiences. The book also contains “Lectures on Living and Dying,” discussing topics like organ donation and lessons learned from catastrophic events. Two additional chapters, “Conversations on Living and Dying” and “Questions and Answers on Issues of Life and Death,” address common questions about these topics, providing guidance for personal understanding and peace.