Buddhist-Meditation-Systematic-and-Practical

Passing a slaughterhouse, do not merely be disgusted,
but develop the mind of great compassion for all the
dead, dying and terrified animals in that place.
28. Passing a Graveyard
If one passes a graveyard or cremation ground, several
things may be done. First, develop the thought of
impermanence, which one must learn to accept—and
from which one has to learn not to flinch. Then, for
one's own protection, a mantra may be used. Finally, for
the benefit of beings departed but still lingering in ghost
form, practice phowa for them.
When I first came to Calcutta, and was waiting to obtain
a pass, I stayed near the Chinese cemetery and saw
many neglected graves there. Because there was no
Chinese monk living in the city, many had died without
having a religious ritual performed for them. So for
three weeks I lived among the graves and, spending my
own money, performed the pujas and practiced chod
(offering all of oneself to the hungry ghosts, etc. See
"Tibetan Yoga and Secret Doctrines.")
29. Seeing Birds
Seeing birds fly through the air is a reminder for us and
we should ask ourselves: "How can we make our
sunyata meditations as perfect as those of Milarepa,
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