Anyen Rinpoche — Surpassing Ordinary Fears

Tibetans describe the moment of death

as a time where the mind is “imprinted” —

either by fearless love and compassion,

or by strong emotions such as fear, regret, and doubt.

For that reason, the yogis of Tibet spend their lives

attempting to surpass ordinary fears,

so that when they suddenly see the face of death,

they can fearlessly rely upon their spiritual training

and die in perfectly relaxed, mindful meditative equipoise.

Anyen Rinpoche, Allison Choying Zangmo

Living and Dying With Confidence