In this episode, Zach Ancell is joined by Ryan, a thoughtful and reflective member of the local Buddhist community, for an insightful conversation about life, death, and the spiritual journey in between. Ryan shares his unique perspective on mortality, drawing from his personal experience transitioning from a Christian upbringing to practicing Buddhism. Together, Zach and Ryan explore how death has become one of Ryan’s greatest teachers, the impact of meditation on understanding life’s impermanence, and the lessons we can learn from contemplating mortality. Their conversation touches on the role of mindfulness in shaping how we live, the nature of existence, and what truly matters at the end of life.
Make sure to stay tuned for a special bonus at the end of the episode, where Ryan reads a moving passage from one of his favorite books.
Key Topics + Chapter Markers
What is your relationship with death? [8:43]
What do you think happens when we die? [17:23]
What would you want your family/friends to know if you died tomorrow? [34:20]
List of Resources
Path for the Heart (Instagram) - https://bit.ly/3NqPu39
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran - https://bit.ly/488t7ce
The Four Noble Truths - https://bit.ly/4haHT66
The Five Remembrances - https://bit.ly/4hc2tmX
Consolations by David Whyte - https://bit.ly/488esha
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