What happens when we die?

by Vesela M | May 31, 2020 | Sapiens, What happens when we die

“The process of dying has been explained in detail by many indigenous tribes and ancient sciences. I have chosen to read and study Tibetan Buddhism, Vedic Teachings, and Tantric Practices. This is an attempt to present, in short, my understanding of the process of dying and rebirth according to the teachings I mentioned above. If you want to read more, I highly recommend the Tibetan book of living and dying by Sogyal Rinpoche. The human organism is sustained by 5 elements-earth, water, fire, air and space. Once we die, the elements dissolve into the macro universe. Together, with the elements, in specific order the ego, intellect, conceptual mind disintegrate as well-stripping everything away from us-senses, emotions, feelings, rational thinking until nothing else remains but our true nature/consciousness/soul/ higher-self/spirit-whatever you need to call it.

This is where the practice of meditation can help one remain connected to the source and not get lost in the many layers of illusion that the dying mind will create. Without the familiar physicality, the mind is very powerful. As each thought can easily become reality, every irritation or bad habit, or fear can send the dying person into a helpless and scary spiral of load sounds, colors and hallucinations. If you lose connection with your true essence and give in to the projections of the mind you will be reborn back to the cycle of samsara. You will have many many opportunities presented during the process of dying to escape the cycle of life and death. That’s why the moment of death is considered to be extremely important. We can even, suggest that we live to prepare to die.”