TAOISM | Reincarnation & the Afterlife - what happens after death?

In these unusual times, it’s extra difficult for a loved one to pass away. This video shares the Taoist view what might happen after the heart stops beating. What is death? Reincarnation? Is there an afterlife?

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[sandyp]

I've had a terrible morning, to be honest, and while driving a while ago, I was looking at a pretty cloud and started missing my Dad who passed away under some terrible circumstances in September of 2017. I said outloud, "Daddy, you always asked me if I needed a hug and right now I need a hug". When I got home and sat down at my computer, this video was in the suggestions. Not only that, when I went to click the Like button, it changed from 170 to 171. 171 is the number that always shows up when I'm missing my Dad. It was the house number on the street where I lived and where my parents lived until they passed. Thank you for this. The experience has turned my bad day around and renewed my peace. I feel like I've heard from my father today and I feel like I got the hug I needed.

[jadestone]

My condolences, George. Looking up at a clear night sky after someone you love has passed is a very beautiful thing to do.

[RainbowWoods]

When I wish to know
What death is about
I simply observe
I breathe in and out
I wake and I sleep
I live and I die
There's nothing to keep
We're clouds passing by
And here we all are
Breathing together
And we are all Love
And Love lasts forever
I want to hold on
To faces I've known
I value the gift
Of what they have shown
I think of them now
I feel them so strong
They breathed themselves out
They're not really gone
When I wish to know
How life can begin
I simply observe
I breathe out and in
I sleep and I wake
I die and I live
There's nothing to take
And plenty to give
✨🙏✨
😊💛🌈

[wiser.kinder.calmer.]

Our life is a wave in the ocean. We exist for the moment of the wave and then we crash back into the sea. We return to where we came from, to where we belong.

[fullercrowley]

In Western society we're taught to fear death, but in agreeing that the inevitable is evil and bad, we push away one of our best friends and teachers. In refusing to accept death as part of the natural cycle, we remove ourselves from nature and our true power, since accepting death is key to accepting life. I'm grateful for your persistence, discipline, and courage in posting these important lessons, George! Thank you, Master Gu, for being open to broadcasting your voice and teachings.

[dionysiusexiguus]

This is how I like to think of death and how it's really a continuation of life but my family tend to think I lack empathy because I don't cry, I remember the good moments I spent with my grandparents instead and I feel like it's more useful to see death this way. I like when Master Gu said your loved ones are closer now, it's more warming and we shouldn't be saddened by death.

[VirtualRealityPilot]

I'm sorry for your loss, this is a beautiful and spiritual video, I hope making it helped you on your journey - best wishes

[TimMer]

My condolences George. I think your spirits will meet again, in the meantime: he'll be watching over you. :)

[thelouisjohnson]

My grandfather also recently passed away, a few weeks after the pandemic started, due to the virus.
I've felt many of the same things... and this mindset helped immensely. It's easy to forget how much they always lived within us, even when they were alive: their personality, ideas, essence. I never felt he had really gone, and the more I sat with it, the more it felt like he had just changed form.
Thanks for sharing George; it's nice to be reminded of our shared experience as humans.

[SnakeAndTurtleQigong]

🙏. Sending love to anyone having an especially difficult time right now. Remember that you are not alone! Reach out cto friends, family or even a therapist if necessary. You got this!

[lordyama]

Taoism sounds like a beautiful philosophy, practice, and way of life. I'm enjoying your videos

[patriciakunz]

Yes, condolences to you George. My beloved son died on March 7, 2020. Seeing this video helped a lot. Thank you George and Master Gu.

[blackomega]

I love this message. I have been meditating a lot during these times and a lot of these taoist principles really connect with me.

[demiano]

Thank you for helping me to understand the Taoism more I really appreciate this, I'm interested in Taoism philosophy.

[HealthyHairJourney]

You have my condolences George. You are an awesome human being.

[xTruncz]

This is my favourite channel on youtube. I am sending my love to you all. RIP to your grandad George.

[sixkicksfightertricks]

I've been a Taoist for 5 years and I continue to gain strength and serenity from it as everything my senses tell me is an example of the Tao. I too have wondered about the soul dispersal theory. That's not too bad of a possibility, but I'd prefer to explore the universe as a ghost.

[notmyrealname]

My condolences, George. I recently lost my grandmother back in December after having taking care of her during her final two years of life (separate from her taking care of me throughout my childhood) and the past six months have been very difficult without her presence, but I do appreciate this, as this just resonates with me so much more than the countless number of people who have told me she's in heaven somewhere looking down at me. Thanks for your content. It has exposed me to so many ideas and philosophies that have helped through one of the toughest times in my life.

[TWINS]

MASTER GU, YOU SURE SPEAK MY LANGUAGE AND YOU DEFINITELY ECHO; MY PARADIGM LOVE YOU . LOVE YOU !!!!

[matthewb]

What a lovely video in honour of your Grandad. Sorry for your loss George