Question asked by Miguel
Hello,
My dad died yesterday at age 75. When I touched the body minutes before it dies, it was hot in the head and chest and then only heat in the hearth remained. He died peacefully really. I've read that when the heat of the body starts to disappear from the feet up it means it is a good death. Is it true? And also what can I pray in english for him?
Thanks
Dear Miguel,
I am sorry for you loss. According to Buddhism, when the heat of the body of the deceased disappear from bottom up, it means he/she will be taking rebirth in higher realms, it’s a good sign. May your dad be blessed by the Three Jewels and have a good and swift rebirth.
H.E. Tsem Rinpoche recommended that we do the below prayer for 49 days.
https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/something-simple-for-the-deceased.html