What Happens After You Die? | Ajahn Brahm | 08-04-2011

Ajahn Brahm talks about what happens just before, during and after the dying process, how to approach it and how to enjoy it.
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[@paulgardiner5398]

While suffering with depression and anxiety, my doctor recommended I watch Ajahn Brahm. It has been life changing. I feel I have reached a blessed place with these teachings. Thank you for sharing your wonderful kindness and wisdom.

[@sachinthaherath4902]

@Paul Gardiner great to hear that Buddhism and Buddhist teachings have made a positive impact on your health! Good luck...🙏👌😌

[@joseguedes1421]

Bro, your doctor is the greatest doctor in the world!!!!!

[@user-gj4hn1hl2q]

Sucks to be you. I'm rich and happy.

[@sam-oi4mv]

this made me realise i really need to be a better person

[@marymorgan1732]

So inspiring. I learned that after the loss of my son. I remember saying to him, "I'm not sad that you have gone home, I'm sad that I'm here without you." I cherish the 26 years that he was here and the memories I have of raising him for those 26 years.

[@sam-oi4mv]

Mary Morgan 🙏

[@sinoxenon1005]

Mary Morgan my brother died at 26 too. I miss him too and at this stage of my life I really could do with a brother but you're right. He is home and I still have the memories 💓💓💓 much love to you.

[@richierichnumber1]

Very well said Mary thanks for sharing your own thoughts.

[@macktheripper7454]

I lost my dad about 3 months ago and I can totally relate. I am humbled by your comment and hope that life is treating you well

[@alexvidu4517]

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[@WakeUpBunny]

My father died five weeks ago from a painful cancer. In his last hours he was unresponsive. I held his hand and talked with him. I told him that we (his family) will all help each other, and that he can die without worry. In his last 1/2 hour, as the five skandhas faded away, he gradually became free of physical pain. It was then that my father tightened his grip on my hand, looked at me and sighed. Ten minutes later he died so peacefully. All you said is true, Ajahn Brahm. Thank you.

[@equalityforunborn]

Sorry for your loss.....you were blessed and he was blessed that you were with him on his final moments...both my parents died alone....

[@sachinthaherath4902]

@WakeUpBunny Wishing him a very good life in the beyond😌🙏 I hope you don't mind me asking this quite a while after his passing but what did it feel like for you? Haven't experienced this so personally yet so just curious...😊

[@lordbyron3603]

I turned 60 today! And this is what I'm watching.

[@judithgoodwin8013]

Thank you for this talk tonight the week of Valentine’s Day from 14th through 18th I lost my father and my aunt completely unrelated my aunt was my mother figure and I couldn’t be with either one of them when it happened. This talk gave me such peace of mind as I talk to them all the time. I try to listen to you every night I want to learn Buddhism and where I live well let’s say they’re not waiting do it. You have helped me more with your words in a few months then a lot of therapists have in years. So I know what you do is tiring and probably sometimes boring and I hope they give you a cushion to sit on your Words are helping people survive a life much easier than it was before they started to listen to you thank you

[@judithgoodwin8013]

A.

[@jillmcelfatrick1632]

Lord Byron u were 60 when this talk came out! I am 67 now and have recently found theravada bhuddism these teaching have helped me so much. The idea o reincarnation seems so natural and reassuring Hope .life is being good to u! We golden oldies must keep on the path many blessings Jill.😉😉😉

[@gypsyluv1118]

AG Coarseman I believe that’s true as I turned 67 a few days ago. I love listening to Ajahn Brahm. He’s so inspiring yet funny and entertaining.

[@UHFStation1]

I will be 40 in a couple years and so far this isn't very reassuring.

[@GraziaNachmias12345]

This teacher has a heart of gold ! He is like a good father , conforting and taking away the fear !

[@kevn12003]

I don't believe in any anthropomorphic gods. Ive been an atheist and was a materialist for some time now. But, my Vipassana meditation experiences and the explanations furnished by great Buddhists like Ajahn Brahm have totally uprooted my materialism. So happy and free now 😁. May all beings experience this peace and happiness 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@johnladeur]

This is probably one of the most important lessons I have received in my life. Thank you Ajahn Brahm for your talk and thank you to those that maintain this channel. May all beings be well, happy, and peaceful.

[@maitisanw.j7453]

But yry to go deeper than those teachings. Becoz life is not so peacefull as you think it can be after death. Becoz the judgement day will come for all of us individuals no matter of what race or colour. God is there to receive us or reject us. Deeds alone can't save us but salvation from the power of sins thru Jesus can save us from condemnation of sins. Goodness can never replace or blot out sins except the blood of the lamb of God whose name is Jesus.

[@radekjirasek1296]

@@maitisanw.j7453 why so dogmatic speech? Think about Abrahamic god and paradox of evil existence.

[@katGuzman11]

Ive worked in nursing homes for many years, and a lot of times when someone is dying we usually can tell when they will die because they seem happy and feeling so much better just for a little while. Then thay pass away. Being with someone in their last moments is very special and im glad ive been with many.

[@cai2718]

Hi Katie. My husband died from Nonhodgekins lymphoma. He was 76. He had his 6th chemo on the 27th of April. From the 28th April until 3rd of May, he was so happy, active, strong, he walked around our place, went to the beach as we are like literally 10 mins away by walking, he was able to go upto our 3rd floor which he never did since he started to feel sick, he went to locksmith to get more key copies, he even ironed his clothes, cooked his own breakfast. In the morning of 4th of May, he felt lazy, and had a sore throat in the afternoon, he stayed in bed all day. Evening that same day, he was half conscious. I tried to wake him up, it took me 4 mins before he opened his syes. He told me, WHY, I WANT TO SLEEP ALREADY and he closed his eyes again. My husband is Thai and he stayed in the temple for quite sometime when he was younger. The doctor told me he had pneumonia. He passed peacefully. I am so sad not to be able to be with him in the ICU when he was finally leaving :( I didnt know that most people will be feeling much better and happier before then pass. I thought he was healing and getting back in shape :(

[@katGuzman11]

@@cai2718 I’m sure it can be them healing and feeling better, I’ve just noticed some get s burst of energy or feeling really good. Idk why it happens. I’m so sorry for your loss and that you weren’t able to be with him. But trust he wasn’t alone and he’s always with you ❤️‍🩹 praying for your heart ❤️

[@thebudkellyfiles]

This fellow conveys the real meaning of Buddhism. He's the real deal. Great stuff.

[@creativemissmandrivasatori2941]

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[@cnacma]

I just want to say this guy has made a hugely positive impact in my life. I have OCD and there are times where I get crippling obsession and fear of death. And regardless of the science or what we know (which is really nothing from scientists or spiritual leaders) this guy’s talks are so incredibly calming to me. He’s calm and serenity towards death brings calmness and serenity to me.

[@vtaxp5]

Ajahn Brahm's sharing of his wisdom over the last twenty plus years help many people from different walks of life. His contribution to the teaching of Theravada Buddhism is highly commendable. I am so grateful to Ajahn Brahm for his teaching. Saddhu Saddhu Saddhu.

[@GracieAckerman]

I have had 2 near death experiences and I know death is a release from the body. It is pure peace not even bliss only if peace is bliss. You become one with everything. And you realize you are everything.

[@b.v.437]

Can you explain please?

[@Jahleel14]

That is one thing I love about Buddhism and Hinduism. There is no judgement, there is just love, freedom, acceptance no matter who you are. There is a bliss that is almost paranormal, it is beyond this body, and we have the power to access that complete acceptance and freedom.

[@b.v.437]

You still love Both?

[@jillmcelfatrick1632]

So natural in this teaching. I have found shelter, forgiveness and compassion. Many many blessings😊😊😊

[@creativemissmandrivasatori2941]

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[@garthanddelia]

I've lost hearing (profound high pitch). I don't hear the extraneous sounds, traffic, neighbours, (birds - I have an aviary full I can't hear unfortunately). Clicked on this KZbin and it's prompting me to get back to meditation. Had a cry about losing my hearing and struggles with health and ageing process. I've strived to be healthy and vibrant! I'm surrendering this battle I'm never going to win. Start accepting.

[@eipnvn3976]

I'm dealing with aging issues too. All is impermanence. Non-attachment. Even with this knowledge, aging is still painful, physically and psychically.

[@applejamlucky7217]

I experienced near death. I felt warm and fuzzy and I could hear people's laughter and soft giggles like a happy blurry dream place. There's one thing missing that is you are not breathing anymore, there's no heartbeat or pulse . You are just there floating smoothly like a soft flowing balloon. When I got back to my consciousness, there's a sudden surge of pain that stung my head, my brain. That's when I knew I was back to my consciousness, taking a deep breath and that all pain were what my body felt.

[@moriproductions11]

APPLEJAM LUCKY Sooo no vision of Jesus or hell like so many fear mongerers are trying to make people believe?

[@IndiraFernando]

Always good to listen to Ajahn Brahm's positive talks...

[@stephanemetrailler8688]

So beautiful teaching!!! So inspiring, so full of hope and love!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH Ajahn Brahm for this video

[@karimsalhani]

One of my favorite talks from Ajahn Brahm. The metaphor of the spinning razor wheel is just so powerful. Sadhu! Sadhu!

[@michellesweeney2642]

Spot on! I learned so much from this talk. Thank you!

[@peterprikin]

Thank you for this talk, it was what I needed to hear today.

[@jackiebrand3352]

thank you, you have greatly enriched my life by teaching the dharma. One of the things on my and my husband's bucket list is to travel to western Australia and come in person to one of your talks. Will have to wait until covid is over. Sending loving prayers to you and all beings.

[@gillywibble]

You are a wonderful being Ajahn Brahm, namaste.

[@angcupa2740]

Has someone thought about turning these talks into podcasts? Really insightful and helpfully in the daily struggles of life. Thank you Ajahn. I have found a lot of comfort in your talks.

[@BuddhistSocietyWA]

Yes, some BSWA volunteers have actually set it up :) buddhacity.podbean.com/ It does need to be advertised better!

[@artistsurafel]

But what is the difference between casting it with video and pod casting it? By video casting it, don't we also audio cast at the same time?

[@PhoenixProdLLC]

Surafel Aysheshim with a podcast you don't have as much inclination to watch, and for people restricted by data charges they can be cheaper, and for people who want to keep it offline to listen to... Some reasons like that :)

[@RinpochesRose]

Beeble Brox yes

[@LeticiaMooneyAuthor]

@@artistsurafel The main difference is that podcasts allow you to download audio while on wifi or metered connection and then play on the same or other device. Video uses a lot of data so isn't such a "portable" format, if that makes sense?

[@chanaka20002000]

These talks are very relaxing. I have had some trouble sleeping and after watching these videos I just ease into a very peaceful sleep.

[@ngbs75]

Thank you for all the teaching ! Ajahn Brahm

[@robrider2423]

Fascinating and informative... These are tings people need to know to enhance their present life, and to also enhance the next lives. Thank you Ven.!

[@Kalanag01]

I'm so glad you upload these talks. I have no access to anything Buddhist where I live. Ajahn Brahm allows me to take part. :)

[@sonicx2218]

Incredible speech. I'm very happy I got to listen to it and I'm positive it will be of great help to me.

[@andreadrummond8815]

Thank you for sharing your teachings :) I found it very illuminating and helpful. Many thanks!

[@colettespencer3357]

I just want to say thank you for your beautiful teachings. I am learning so much and I am changing in beautiful ways. Thank you. 🙏

[@stevesusenet]

Thank you for broadcasting this talk Ajahn Brahm

[@jfultz100]

I really enjoyed this talk. I always wondered what Buddhists thought about near death experiences and how that figures in to their way of thinking. I've been reading a lot about different faiths and I think I like Buddhism the best. I wish there was a temple in my town.

[@surendrasharma1798]

Sky hound Buddhists believe in many different levels of worlds that can be experienced by beings who live at their levels. There are worlds where there is only suffering like naraka( hells), or only happiness like devaloka( heavens) But the problem with heavens is that life in heaven is temporary. We can live there from thousands to millions of years but will still die. Therefore, goal of a buddhist is to escape this cycle of birth and date. There is also a god who thinks that he is the creator. thedailyenlightenment.com/2012/03/the-buddhas-victory-over-a-god-demon/

[@marygoodwin7702]

Tonight I was led to this amazing man and the comment of tyamada. I am so grateful. I wasn't searching, only surfing and was intrigued by the documentaries on the history of Tibet and the yogis. Then I came to this video. I avoid videos concerning what happens when you die.

[@2030matrix]

brilliant - that supports all the information i am getting now. thank you!!!!

[@Jahleel14]

Such a great talk. Thank you so much for imparting your wisdom. :-)

[@raviguptaboards]

Feeling lucky to have personally met Ajahn Brahm and get his blessings and insight into his deep wisdom🙏

[@elekktronaut]

Thank you so much for these talks. They always reassure me I and everything are totally ok.

[@zendog8888]

My dad just died on fathers day this year. My dad was always a negative person. He always thought about the past. He took the past hurt and turned it into anger towards my family and me. Till the day he died. He was always angry and resentful. He was in a vegetative state and couldn't speak hardly. One of the last words my mom heard him say is. "Leave me alone and let me die." When she tried cleaning his face in his hospital bed. Even though he barely could move, he somehow still managed to remove the IVs and feeding tubes. He wanted to die. He finally got his wish. I forgive him for how he treated my family and me. Because he was not taught to let go of the past. I know he has been through some trauma, and he had much unchecked mental health. My question is to piggyback off your story about dying in a positive mindset. I question if my dad was feeling optimistic when he died. I was not there, or no one was when he died. No one saw him pass away. Just from what my uncle told me, who was his doctor. He just gave him plenty of morphine for comfort, and he passed away in his sleep. But for someone so negative due to what I believe is untreated mental health. When you do die, and you let go of the sick body. Do you also let go of the ill mind so you can think positive and hope to fall into a more significant and better realm? From my dad's point of view in his lifetime. Although he had a loving family. He felt this life just tortured him. I forgive him for everything he did. I just hope he is now able to live the life he wants now. Or did he get stuck in this hell realm?

[@alanhussey]

Brilliant and insightful talk....... 5 star squared

[@SukiOwari]

Thank you for putting this up,we had to put our beloved dog down and all of us have been so sad that we lost a every loved family member.

[@pathadmirer]

awesome talk. Thank you Ajahn Brahm!! I'm your fan!

[@owl0071]

truly a great talk. I love Ajahn Brahm too

[@fullfist]

this might be the best talk ive heard from him

[@pordeeguy5780]

It' s most truth circle of life that Buddha had enlightenment 2,500 years ago by himself.

[@happyozzie]

Nice talk, I was expecting information along the lines of earth store bodishatva, but this is good comfort for many people.

[@UHFStation1]

I hope the senses don't disappear permanently. Getting the best of my eyesight back is all I have to look forward to. I miss the world already as I'm no longer 20 something. I miss the clarity and beauty of the world.

[@chrisruss9861]

Most of my brief 'touching God' moments are through the eyes. Artistic people appreciate sight, observing an ant, a gekko, an interesting face, whatever. I read an interesting book once on colour meditation. It had great appeal. I hope all goes well with your eyes.

[@puppycat65481]

the truth at last. Thank you Ajahn.

[@vanburensarah61]

My NDE was 2.5 minutes in 1980, listen to Ajan Brahm he's right on the mark

[@MultiInko]

wow that's intense, my mum died in april 2017 and it's made me realize my mortality more but this videos makes me happy to know i come back

[@siaulk]

I am glad I found this talk. my mother passed a few days ago.

[@jillmcelfatrick1632]

Thank u for such a reassuring talk! I have only just discovered theravada bhuddism and it has changed my life. I am 65 and discovered that so many teachings were already inside me even reincarnation seems sgo

[@sachinthaherath4902]

Can't help but remember this quote: "Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely." One of the most insightful talks ever given by Ajahn Brahm.🙏 Thank you BSWA!!💚

[@marillavanbeuren8572]

i guess everyone has these questions. As always Ajahn Brahn offers sensible and rudimentary answers all of them with compassion and humor.

[@leonardodegliinnocenti2862]

this is real enlightenment!! thx Master!!!

[@AstrumAnimal]

Ajahn Brahm is such a beautiful man. I had the pleasure and the opportunity to have lived at Boddhinyana for two years. Ajahn Chandako was also there as well as many others. It was the most extraordinary experience of my life. Very difficult though at times. I will never forget. Thank you Ajahn! ;-) Kimbila

[@debbieflannery150]

This is an awesome talk. Thank you!

[@12345678987654321537]

Great speech and good sense of humor

[@janakiebalasuriya1032]

I too read the article once what Ajahn Brahm was talking about. It was published in The Irish Times in 2006, and is about a university student (Sheffield), a Maths genius with an IQ of 126, who didn't have a brain (hydrocephalus). Even during the second world war some military doctors too have made similar observations in some wounded and dead soldiers. These findings show what Buddha said about the 'Mind', "Dooran gaman eka charanAsareeran guhasayan". Mind is independent of the body. 🙏🙏🙏

[@clinxzuo]

Thank you for uploading this video..

[@maori340]

Thank You Ajahn Brahm I hope we will meet soon again my friend, these videos are for people mostly for people like myself who are far from Dharmaloka

[@SuperClangamer]

I wonder why atheist come here to give their opinion when this is a video made for people who are Buddhist or people who are willing to go on a spiritual journey p.s i still love all atheist people it is just that you should be mindful to were you post things because you can get negative feedback from people, which will just cause even more negativity that we dont need

[@richierichnumber1]

I know huh? So true but that pertains to most folks not just atheist. Personally I was the same way (being raised Christian) on the other I had a spiritual awaking when I was younger in life when I was sitting & meditating in my room one-day also for some reasons I can not explain the Buddha filled my core with enlightenment, love, and respect for all things living even going deeper then my own words can explain or share with another human being. The good Buddha's name be praised.

[@TaiganTundra]

You realize that buddhism is an atheistic religion, right?

[@michelehofstetter4803]

Geanos Uron Actually, Buddha essentially told us that belief in any deities is optional, not necessary to practice but not prohibited.

[@debraclark5236]

Let the negativity come, it will be break upon the truth.

[@jamesstevenson7725]

Ankh_Protected agree

[@dianehughes2010]

Thank you for shareing this message

[@chicagoman58]

I love Ajahn Brahm, too.

[@xamum11]

Thank you so much for trying to enlighten those who is living in the dark and wish that they open up just a little bit to try to understand how the universe work.

[@janeyii7430]

most people are not capable of opening their mind. Hence, the state of the world in war.

[@MrCinemuso]

Thankyou - great talk, very helpful!

[@lordbyron3603]

Forgiveness Day!! We don't have judgement day in Buddhism.

[@zeljkoopalic5994]

+Lord Byron well which religion has judgment day?

[@zeljkoopalic5994]

***** oh yeah

[@gretasims4714]

Lord Byron youarewrong

[@judygd8749]

Lord Byron I have suicidal thoughts..What is your advice?

[@lordbyron3603]

@@judygd8749 I’m the wrong person to seek advice from. I have suicidal thoughts as well. When I have suicidal thoughts it’s because fear has me in its grip. I just stay with that fear. A minute or two later another emotion has me. Knowing that things change helps me deal with my negative thoughts. I also tell myself “May I be happy!”

[@GhilaPan]

Thank you, wonderful stuff!

[@steelgila]

That was the best talk ever on the subject. Thank you.

[@TheGreeny38]

Beautiful talk. Many thanks.

[@oranjjjggg]

awesome, the other day i was thinking about how i could ask ajahn brahm a very similar question. yay!

[@coolneighbour2936]

bless! thankyou this is life changing!

[@fergusmoffat8926]

Wow im never going to be unkind to anyone ever again and always forgive amd have compassion for every single bekng5

[@peterfaulds8597]

What ever you believe and expect to happen ,will happen ,so we had better make saw that we believe in the right things....Universal truth..

[@nadialingh6108]

I love this teaching very much so gave it a thumb up. thanks for post this online. However , for people that may have suicidal thoughts they might possibly take it in a wrong way . So , do need to highlight that having a positive attitude towards death , it’s natural that everyone gets old and die , do not take the teaching in a wrong way though.

[@piby1802]

Best lecture of my life! Thank you so much :)

[@SibeliusXavier]

I love Ajahn Brahm.

[@Podenqueraknits]

We should have an annual Forgivness day =)

[@bohemialite6371]

That would be to late.because we would have to wait for that day to arrive and most of us will be dead.

[@orlando098]

Theravada Buddhism traditionally teaches there are five realms in which you can have existence, but Ajahn Brahm seems to agree here with many NDE accounts that you can exist for a more or less long time in-between realms/lives as a disembodied mind. I would like to understand more about how long he thinks this state of affairs can last [and " where" is the mind when it is "creating" experiences of meeting spirits/Jesus/dead relatives etc. if not in one of the five realms?

[@ManikWicks]

Today is my father's 7th death anniversary. I just shared this video on FB with my family and friends. Thank you. Dear Sir....Please let me know when you come to London.......Thanks.

[@Greggorious123]

This guy has attained enlightenment

[@Zayras7]

Thank you for a wonderful talk. :)

[@Whyrweherereally]

Its the people who see these arguments and are not commenting at all and are yet able to, that are truly understanding these teachings. dont let anger distract you away from why your here and what your watching

[@janeyii7430]

Yeah, but it is so much fun to crush christians.. "I am crushing your head with my fingers" (KIDS IN THE HALL) hahaha. Obviously i fail at being a buddhist and being compassionate. MAYBE IN MY NEXT LIFE. because i am blowing it in this one.

[@hyperjesse]

this guys great. helped me out a fair bit. yeah i go to his talks. :)

[@mdouble100]

I am one such person. I clearly had a memory of life between life. This happened when I has having a Reiki session. I recalled the time before I was born into this lifetime. That memory also included the memory of my birth - this time around.

[@rahulsawant4608]

+Marvin Double Can you share your experience.....

[@mdouble100]

rahul sawant I'm happy to share my experience. The vision I had happened during a Reiki session, immediately following my initiation as a level 1 practitioner. Several other Reiki practitioners were working on me in a group session. The Reiki master placed her hands on my head, and when this occurred I suddenly found myself in an altered state of consciousness. While I continued to be aware of my physical body, so some extent, my mind was cleared detached from that physical reality. The event may have only lasted seconds, or minutes, but time and space both seemed entirely irrelevant. In my minds eye I was in a place without time or space in the normal sense of what those things mean in our current experience. The place I was in was a featureless landscape in which both land and sky were gray flat planes stretching off into infinity in all directions. As I noted, there were not features to either sky or land, everything was entirely flat and a uniform colour of gray. I could distinguish a horizon because the sky was slightly lighter gray than was the land. What I found most remarkable was the uniform light in this scene. The light seemed to come from all directions without having a single source. As I looked around I could find no sun in the sky yet there was still light everywhere. As I noted I could still sense my physical body and things going on around me to some degree, however as this event went on my perception of being somewhere gradually shifted towards this internal vision of somewhere else. However, I was also aware that my physical body had become dramatically cold, as if I had been dropped into an icy river. The sensation was one in which the cold was in fact emerging from within me and flowing like ice water down through my body and out through my feet. The sensation was quite intense and continued throughout the session. However, the most dominant experience was clearly not physical and entirely within this unusual flat gray landscape I described earlier. As some point I asked my Reiki master to help me understand what I was sensing. She advised that I should simply ask aloud for some explanation of what I was seeing in this vision of another realm. Following her direction I asked such a question. The answer seemed to come in as a grayish shape appeared in the distance. The shape appeared to be a soft dome shape, not unlike a soft sphere which was flattened on the bottom where it made contact with the plane on which it rested. I described what I was seeing to the Reiki master and asked her to help me understand the meaning of this shape. Once again I was directed to ask for an explanation, which I did. Instantly I seemed to be transported effortlessly to be standing directly next to the shape. I began to examine it and noted that I could detect a faint pinkish-gray colour. As some point while examining the shape, and trying to figure out what it was, I reached out to touch it. I don't recall having hands at this juncture, but rather I reached out figuratively as a thought. However as I "reached out" I was suddenly absorbed into the shape. At this point I found myself inside a hollow spherical shape. In spite of having of having no visible source there was a steady light inside the sphere. However, in spite of the light being very uniform I could still detect the curving shape one would expect to see if standing inside a domed shape. As I looked around I noticed an opening to my left. It appeared to be some manner of tunnel, and it seemed darker than the rest of the structure. I went to the opening to examine it more closely. I noted that the tunnel appeared to descend downwards in a curving shape. I also noticed that the walls of the tunnel seemed to be lined with regularly spaced ridges. The tunnel grew darker as it went down. I leaned forward to look down the tunnel and suddenly found myself drawn into it. As with all other aspects of this vision I seemed entirely powerless to control anything which happened. Initially this decent was smooth and rapid. However as I went further down the tunnel the walls seemed to press in tightly and all sense of light disappeared. I felt myself being squeezed more and more tightly, and this caused a feeling of panic. I seemed to be stuck in the tunnel, in the dark being compressed with increasing force. This force seemed to press in most strongly on my head, making my physical head feel like it was in fact in a vice. The pressure seemed to be relentless and I had a clear sensation of immense pain. The feeling of panic and fear was very much present, and seemed entirely real. Somewhere in the midst of all this I felt a strong sensation of having my left arm pulled strongly up over my head. The sensation was so powerful my physical body responded causing my arm to be involuntarily pulled up in that fashion. This was quickly followed by a tremendous feeling of my head being crushed violently on the left side. I could feel my head being compressed and distorted at the same instant. Both the feelings in my head and face, and my shoulder and arm continued for some seconds or minutes before suddenly easing. At this moment I seemed to have lost contact with my rational mind to some extent. I was entirely absorbed by the experience I was having and was not simply observing it, but rather reliving it. I had been reduced to a virtually non-verbal state, and really couldn't express what I was feeling. I had become as helpless as a a newborn infant, and indeed, it is my opinion, that at that moment I had re experienced my own birth. This was reinforced by my failed attempts to speak. When I opened my mouth the sound which emerged was that of a newborn crying. The sound surprised me as much as anyone. Adult humans can't make such a sound, it is unique to newborns. This event was so incredible, so extraordinary I wanted to investigate further. I called my mother to ask about the events of my birth. She confirmed that my entry into the world was quite difficult. Apparently I had become lodged in the birth canal and there was risk to both my life and the life of my mother. The doctor gave my mother anesthetic and tried to pull me out by my arm, this dislocated my shoulder, but failed to dislodge me. He then performed what is commonly referred to a high forceps delivery. This involves the use of a device which can grasp the baby by the head and pull them forcibly down the birth canal. My mother had never before described any details of my birth with me. Yet still, without having any of the information previously, I described the events of my birth to my mother. She was able to confirm most of what I described as being accurate. This then convinced me that I'd had a glimpse of some aspect of the life between life events which preceded my birth, as well as the birth itself.

[@hudsonperera6910]

Marvin Double hirutvpirith

[@hudsonperera6910]

No no &

[@iamok2332]

English people you are lucky I 'm french and i like to study theravada but there is not so much vidéo in french but it's ok it will make me grow in english ! Peace

[@thanintupmongkol7955]

HI.!!.FRIEND..you are still be lucky the same as ENGLISH people..because you are on time for joining this BUDDHIST forum..!!👌😊 .

[@pungr]

brilliant,much thanks!

[@trevortaylor9032]

Great talk .

[@smackytheclown]

This is just awsome!

[@yogi2yogini]

Such a wonderful teaching . I realise now how much i beat myself up. Self forgiveness is so important in the process of letting go . Thank you so much

[@liangchristina7919]

Can you tell me more?…

[@georginashirres6614]

Great talks

[@AquariusXXX]

Thanks for sharing

[@astalon18]

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammasambuddhasa Thank you, thank you

[@HL-ss6md]

thank you so much for this :)

[@andipin]

Dear BuddhistSocietyWA, I am interested on translating these talks into spanish, is it possible? How can it be done? Metta

[@RaferJeffersonIII]

If my neighbours are anything to go by, just shout it as loud as you can, Laugh as loud as you can, as late as you can! Wish I could sleep!

[@lakminikuruppu6125]

rafer Jefferson iii 8

[@krishan63]

andipin metta thats remarkable milestone of your life if you can do it. Good luck

[@marckipfer8025]

learn some Spanish asshole!

[@AnnaIsokoski]

Thank you Venerable 🌹💎

[@TheRationalityPolice]

Keep up the good work.

[@lephu20]

Thank you very much

[@steelgila]

"The Purusha,the inner Self, always dwells within the heart of men. Let a man separate Him from his body with steadfastness,as one separates the tender stalk from the blade of grass. Let him know that Self as the Bright, the Immortal,yea, as the Bright, as the Immortal." -Katha Upanishad