Whilst our views on dying are certainly inconsistent, dying itself seems quite the consistent event.
Still, I have to admit, I'm a little more concerned with what I do before the dying thing.
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How to die safely?
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Whilst our views on dying are certainly inconsistent, dying itself seems quite the consistent event.
Still, I have to admit, I'm a little more concerned with what I do before the dying thing.
FearGod
Freedom Of Mind
Don't choose any, just think how great is this world and search for the creator
and have a believe that God exists, not God of any religion but God as the
creator of everything in this universe, come to him with faith and he'll come to
you, but as you're away of God and having in mind that God doesn't exist
you'll never ever know the truth.
If you believe that death is not the last but only a door and you believe in God and you did good deeds
you never be afraid of death.
Twilight Hue
Twilight, not bright nor dark, good nor bad.
Why would you need a cloud?
You will have a body, but it will not be physical....
Who would want to have a physical body for all of eternity?
If not physical, then what form will this body be in?
Healthy bodies and minds don't die without influence.
List of causes of death by rate - Wikipedia
Presuming the OP is describing 'health' as spiritual health rather than the health of the body and mind while dying, what, exactly, is inherently risky about death?
The Buddha addressed this point in his Kalama Sutta. He said that if you conduct yourself with goodwill, compassion, appreciation and equanimity then (a) you'll have a good life and be well remembered and (b) if there's an afterlife you'll arrive there knowing you've done the right thing.
Of course, he didn't think the people in charge of the afterlife would be obsessed by membership cards, insider deals, arbitrary exclusions and injustices, cruelty or wilfulness. He may instead have thought such beings would be fair, inclusive, benevolent and supportive. So it looks like even a Buddha can get it wrong occasionally.
Katzpur
Not your average Mormon
Die human, having lived the best life you could, given the knowledge and understanding you had. Be a person of integrity and follow your conscience.
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Katzpur
Not your average Mormon
I would! I want to be able to actually embrace my loved ones again, not merely feel their presence. I want to be able to look into their eyes and hold their hands. That's what I want and what I believe I'll have.You will have a body, but it will not be physical....
Who would want to have a physical body for all of eternity?
Now would I want a mortal body forever? No way! I don't want a body that is prone to illness or injury or death. I want a corporeal body, but one that is sustained by spirit, not blood. I want my body to be perfect and immortal. Yup!
sealchan
Well-Known Member
Axe Elf
Prophet
Given that spiritual beliefs are matters of faith, rather than fact, the risk of being wrong about one's own spiritual beliefs is inherent to the process of dying.
But I wouldn't want to discount the inherent risk to one's physical self, either...
For those that have not experienced the 'spiritual,' I can imagine this would be the case.
For others, it is not a matter of faith. It's a matter of realization and understanding.
Axe Elf
Prophet
For those who have, the inherent risk is of their realizations and understandings being incorrect.
Should that be the case, those who have, at least the ones I know of, would adapt/adjust their worldviews to these new discoveries.
That said, there is an inherent risk of inaccuracy in practically any realization or understanding, even mundane ones, no?
Axe Elf
Prophet
You seem to be catching on now.
Oh? Do I now? Catching onto what, exactly?
Axe Elf
Prophet
The concepts entailed by my original comment.
Do you mean the concept that statements containing all inclusive expressions such as always, never, all, none, everyone, and no one are rarely accurate?
Yep. Got it. Thanks for the reminder.
Axe Elf
Prophet
And just when I thought you were catching on...
No, that concept is not applicable to my original comment. In an absolutely universal sense, dying will ALWAYS be inherently risky.