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Pain killers at death

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

Palliative measures can and should be employed whenever possible to mitigate pain and suffering, but the clouding of consciousness through the use of excessive anodyne (pain-killing) therapy should be avoided, as a conscious exit from this plane is beneficial for … Continue reading →

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Voluntary Death, Euthanasia, and Assisted Suicide

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

Suicide postpones and intensifies karma. Dharma ethics do not condone euthanasia or assisted suicide: deliberately causing the death of a patient at his/her request by any lethal means. If requested by the patient, Dharma practitioners may describe —but never recommend— … Continue reading →

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