Jul 3, 2023
Welcome to this thought-provoking and insightful episode of the Death Dhamma podcast. In this episode, Margaret takes us on a journey to explore the theme of life review. Drawing inspiration from three different stories, Heaven Can Wait, Defending Your Life, and The Good Place, she delves into the idea of redemption and the human fascination with what happens after we depart from this world.
While most of us may not have near-death experiences, Margaret suggests that we can use our Buddhist practice to create good deeds and positive karma, and avoid creating suffering for ourselves and others. Through a daily practice of reviewing our day, and reflecting on our thoughts, emotions, and interactions with others, we can remedy any situation that doesn't feel good. The purpose of this practice is to treat ourselves with compassion and forgiveness, not to berate ourselves.
She suggests that by doing these good deeds and reviewing our day, we can create a good death and a good rebirth, and ultimately, freedom from suffering. So, we must make a conscious effort to do good deeds and analyze our day to create a positive cycle for ourselves.