IMPERMANENCE AND DEATH (Day 87)

1 The drawbacks of not remembering death (Day 88-93)

1.1 We do not remember to practice Dharma

1.2 We postpone our Dharma practice

1.3 We practice but do it impurely

1.4 We practice purely but not continuously

1.5 We create nonvirtue

1.6 We die with fear and regret

2 The advantages of remembering death (Days 94-97)

2.1 We avoid the lower realms and attain a perfect human rebirth

2.2 We attain great power to destroy the negative mind

2.3 We gain great benefit at the beginning, middle and end of our practice

2.4 We die happily and without regret

3 The nine-point meditation on death (Days 98-113)

3.1 Death is certain

3.1.1 Everyone has to die

3.1.2 Our lifespan is continually decreasing

3.1.3 There is very little time to practice Dharma

Conclusion: We must practice Dharma

3.2 The time of death is uncertain

3.2.1 The lifespan of human beings is not fixed

3.2.2 There are many causes of death

3.2.3 Our body is extremely fragile

Conclusion: We must practice Dharma right now

3.3 Nothing can help except Dharma

3.3.1 Possessions and enjoyments cannot help

3.3.2 Friends and relatives cannot help

3.3.3 Our body cannot help

Conclusion: We must practice Dharma and only Dharma