Periagoge
Scenario

How to explain death to a young child

My five-year-old asked me why people have to die and I started crying and could not give her an answer that made sense.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Life's fundamental mysteries resist explanation even as they demand our response.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Buddhist impermanence and time?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.