Preparing for the End of One’s Life
The heartfelt purpose for this website is to share information that will enable us to become more aware in relation to dying, death, and the afterlife — and thereby be better prepared.
While death is certain for everyone, the timing and circumstances are uncertain. May we all, therefore, take utmost heed now – both young and old!
The website covers eight areas of information:
(1) Accepting the reality of death — “Death is real, it comes without warning and it cannot be escaped.” (Leonard Cohen)
(2) Realising that there is continuity of consciousness beyond this life.
(3) Reflecting on the reality of an afterlife realm.
(4) Bringing resolution and healing to one’s present life.
(5) Taking time to deal with practical preparations.
(6) Supporting and helping others in their end-of-life journey.
(7) Meditating on the end of life — setting aside time for silence, stillness and solitude.
(8) Engaging in a daily spiritual practice.
The aim has been to present information that is reality-based and reliable for dying, death, and the afterlife.
While the theme of this website is preparing for dying, some background is also given on aging — since a period of aging normally precedes dying.
The information and principles shared on the website also have relevance for all stages of adulthood. However, the website does not address the dying of children or youth — although untimely death can occur at any age.
The website reflects the author’s background in Buddhist studies, and also his Christian studies and heritage. Nonetheless, all faith traditions are embraced and honoured. Of paramount importance is that the material is rooted in reality.
The designer of this website is Alexander Peck, who is now in his seventies – and so the material presented has been personally most relevant. May the information also be helpful and enriching for all who visit the website. Details of Alexander’s background are given under the “Contact” tab.
Sunset photos used at the close of each article are intended to symbolise end of life — namely, the end of a day can depict the end of a life. (Photos shared on the website were taken by Alexander Peck [unless otherwise specified] and may be freely downloaded.)
Again, may the material on this website truly benefit all who visit – both in their present life and in their life to come.
Alexander Peck (June 12, 2022)
Although the best time to read and reflect on death is before we have to face it — preferably a long time beforehand — few people do so. It is symptomatic of the human condition that life’s preoccupations sweep us relentlessly on, leaving us with no time to think about death, and little inclination to do so.
(Lama Shenpen Hookham, There’s More to Dying than Death: A Buddhist Perspective)