In this book that meets the needs of the times, Sogyal Rinpoche delves into how to understand the true meaning of life, how to accept death, and how to help the dying and the deceased.

Life comes with death, and everyone will eventually face death. While we are still alive, there are two ways to deal with death: ignore it or confront our own mortality. By engaging in clear thinking about death, we can reduce the suffering it may bring. However, neither of these methods can truly overcome death.
As a Buddhist, I see death as a normal process. As long as I am still alive on this earth, death is inevitable. Once I realize that I cannot escape death, there is nothing to worry about. I prefer to see death as changing into a new set of clothes when the old ones are worn out, rather than an end. However, death is unpredictable: we do not know when or how we will die. Therefore, it is necessary for us to make some preparations before death actually occurs.