Prayers – Peace of the Dead – The Final Rest – Don’t let your mind wander, the time of my death has come

Zen Master Father Reding from the Honora Zen Monastery likes to say a few prayers for the peace of the dead. The peace of the dead lasts for 48 hours (Canton Ticino 24 hours). See also wake.

Peace of the Dead

You son / daughter of noble family! Don't let your mind wander. That which is called death has now come. The time of my death has come, and so with the help of this death I will only adopt the attitude of homecoming.

Venerable one now the fundamental splendor shines before you, recognize it and dwell in devotion. At this moment your state of mind is pure emptiness in essence, it has no particular quality, neither substance nor quality like color, but is pure emptiness.

It's not the emptiness of nothingness, it's unimpeded, sparkling, clear and vibrant. This spirit of yours is inseparable splendor and emptiness in the form of an overabundance of light, knowing neither birth nor death.

Son / daughter of a noble family, now what is called death has come. Not only you leave the world; this happens to everyone, so feel no desire and no longing for this life. Even if you feel longing and longing, you cannot stay. Don't ask, don't crave! progress. Remember, for what is essential is to know with certainty that whatever appears, no matter how frightening, is your own projection.

Son/daughter of noble family, as soon as your body and mind part, it becomes pure and clear yet difficult to discern, shining and sparkling, of frightening brightness, shimmering like a mirage over a plain in spring. Don't be afraid and don't be fooled.