About The 3-Month Workshop

We prepare for all kinds of journeys, except one: The Afterlife. This is one journey every living soul must take, yet most of us are unprepared for it. However, one of the enlightened masters, Padmasambhava, left a compendium to help humanity prepare for death and the afterlife:

The Tibetan Book Of The Dead.

In this 12-week workshop, you will learn the key teachings of the Tibetan Book of the Dead. The book teaches practices for the realization of Nirvana upon death, travelling through the Bardo states, and if one is to return, choosing a life of high consciousness.

The most significant aspect of learning about this afterlife journey is that one also learns how to live life consciously. If we can stay meditative in life, then there are higher chances of staying meditative in death, and hence realizing Nirvana.

12 Weekly Zoom Sessions

You can go deep with Saqib to understand and experience The Tibetan Book Of The Dead. Each session is 90 minutes and has a mix of teachings and practice.

Recordings Available

After every session, you will receive a video recording of the entire session.

Community Membership

Membership of a community of meditators on WhatsApp, to connect, share and learn with Saqib and others.

Live Mentoring

Bring your questions to the sessions and let Saqib guide you through meditative reflection.

Guided Meditations

Every session includes guided practices by Saqib to ensure experiential learning. You will also receive audio recordings of the guided practices.

Notes

You’ll receive the summary of each session generated by Zoom AI.

SCHEDULE & CURRICULUM

Session #1: Introduction To Bardo Thodol

February the 21st, 2026
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time

Explore the foundational teachings of the Bardo Thodol, the Tibetan Book of the Dead, and its profound guidance on navigating the states between life and death.

Session #2: The Map Of Samsara

February the 28th, 2026
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time

Delve into the concept of Samsara as the cyclical nature of existence, illustrating the journey through birth, death, and rebirth, and how this process affects our spiritual liberation.

Session #3: Liberation Of The Mind

March the 7th, 2026
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time

Learn how to free the mind from attachment and ignorance, key elements in the Bardo Thodol that guide one toward liberation during the afterlife journey.

Session #5: Shunyata: Emptiness & Awareness

March the 14th, 2026
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time

Examine the intermediate states of existence (Bardo) as described in the Bardo Thodol, revealing the processes and challenges encountered between death and rebirth.

Session #4: The Bardo States

March the 21st, 2026
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time

Understand the Buddhist principle of Shunyata (emptiness) and its profound relationship with awareness, leading to liberation from the illusions that bind us to Samsara.

Session #6: Liberation From Karma

March the 28th, 2026
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time

Investigate the role of karma in shaping our lives and afterlife, and how to transcend karmic patterns to achieve spiritual freedom and rebirth in a more enlightened state.

Session #7: Preparing For The Afterlife Journey

April the 4th, 2026
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time

Learn the preparatory practices for the afterlife as outlined in the Bardo Thodol, focusing on cultivating mindfulness and awareness to navigate the Bardo states effectively.

Session #8: Transitioning To The Afterlife

April the 11th, 2026
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time

Understand the moment of death as the transition into the afterlife, and how one can prepare to face the challenges and opportunities presented by this critical transition.

Session #9: Peaceful Deities: Attachments

April the 18th, 2026
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time

Explore the peaceful deities encountered in the Bardo, which reflect our attachments and desires, and learn how to transcend them in order to move towards spiritual liberation.

Session #10: Wrathful Deities: Aversions

April the 25th, 2026
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time

Examine the wrathful deities of the Bardo as manifestations of our aversions, teaching us how to confront and dissolve these fears in order to progress on the path of enlightenment.

Session #11: Karmic Rebirth

May the 2nd, 2026
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time

Learn about the cycle of karmic rebirth and how the actions and intentions of our lives shape the nature of our next incarnation, emphasizing the importance of conscious living.

Session #12: Integration

May the 9th, 2026
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time

Integrate the teachings of the Bardo Thodol into daily life to transform fear of death, transcend ignorance, and embody awareness, ultimately achieving freedom from the cycle of Samsara.