How do we prepare to die, and what role can consciousness play in this process? Yesche Regel, a teacher and practitioner of Buddhist meditation, addresses these questions in the context of the 15^th “Behind and Beyond the Brain” Symposium, promoted by the Bial Foundation.

In the workshop he will lead, the researcher presents the Tibetan Buddhist perspective on death, in which consciousness is understood as a continuous flow, not exclusively dependent on the physical body. This view is developed in the so‑called Bardo teachings, which describe the intermediate states between life and death and have been extensively studied and practised for centuries.

Beyond the theoretical framework, the session will have a practical dimension, exploring meditation techniques, attention training, and strategies for spiritual and emotional support for people at the end of life, including in contexts of terminal illness.

This approach challenges models that narrowly associate the mind with brain functioning, opening space for reflection on how different traditions can contribute to end‑of‑life care.

With connections to Buddhist meditation centres in Europe since 1978, Yesche Regel has developed work at the intersection of contemplative practice and health, collaborating with professionals in hospital settings, particularly in oncology and palliative care.