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Editor's Note: Many of us may be pondering over these questions from time to time -- What happens after death? What dies and what will live on? What do I cultivate in my being today that will bring complete awareness during the last moment? In this special edition, we bring you powerful exchanges with speakers on the topic of death.  --Shaalini

Nipun: "Death of Me, Birth of We"

"How you live is how you die" says Nipun, who decided to face his fear of death by volunteering in a hospice when he was only 18. In this moving talk, he shares personal stories and insights on serving the grieving, the dying and the deceased skillfully, by being present.

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Ven. Karma Lekshe: Tibetan Wisdom on Death

The topic of death and dying inspired Ven. Karma Lekshe to ordain more than 40 years ago. A scholar at the intersection of spirituality and service, she has pioneered monasticism for females. Apart from sharing her deep wisdom, she offers a powerful 10-minute guided meditation on the 5 stages of death.

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Maki Kawamura: Stories from a Hospice in Japan

Serving in a hospice has brought Maki up close with living and dying and exploring pertinent questions around the last moments: What does dying teach us about living? What questions come to life on one's deathbed? How do the values of loved ones who've departed live on in our lives?

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Psssst ...

Watch "A Cloud Never Dies" - a biographical documentary of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh that weaves together original film and photographic archives, telling the inspiring life story of the humble Vietnamese monk.