Welcome to the
Bardo Lounge
Support and preparation for Death and Dying
Usually First Monday of the Month. 6:30-8:00 pm pacific
All are welcome! Drop-in. By donation.
This month's Special Event...“Best foreign language film at the 2009 Academy Awards. Beautiful film.”
Film: Departures
Sunday, July 6th, 2025 7 pm
Departures (Okuribito), by Yojiro Takita, explores the life of Daigo Kobayashi as his life takes an unexpected twist following the dissolving of his orchestra, and with it, his childhood dream of playing the cello. After a move to his hometown of Yamagata in rural Japan and out of options, Daigo applies for an ambiguous job as ‘someone who helps with departures’. But little does Daigo know that this job will spark a new understanding of one’s purpose in life and death itself.
The movie’s exploration of “Nokanshi” or the elaborate Japanese ritual of casketing the dead provided a cultural insight into a profession that is overlooked due to humanity’s innate fear of death. This dreamy, complex and highly choreographed display of respect and honor of the dead provides an eye-opening look into how we approach dying.
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Suggested donation: $10 at the door
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The Bardo Lounge visits all issues regarding the practical and spirtiual aspects of life, death, dying, joy, grief, and transition are discussed-encircling many traditions.
• How do we prepare for dying?
• What forms and legal issues need to be addressed?
• What happens when we die?
• What do we do to care for the dying?
• What are the procedures and options for burial or cremation?
• Coping with loss.​
meditation • films • discussion • training
Information: wisdomcenter.sc@gmail.com