Transcending Loss and Disconnection.
How the Tibetan Book of the Dead provides insight for Adoptees.
The Tibetan Book of the Dead is an ancient text that has been used for centuries as a guide for the soul during the process of dying and the afterlife. The text is traditionally read aloud to the dying person and is also used in funeral ceremonies. It teaches about the bardos, which are intermediate states between death and rebirth.
It could be said that Adoptees transition through two(2) full sets of bardos. One before/after/between lives, and one “during THIS lifetime” which is something no other being faces.
The bardos, as described in the Tibetan Book of the Dead, can be seen as a metaphor for the adoptee experience. Adoptees may feel that they are in a state of constant transition and change as they navigate the unknown landscape of their adoption. They may feel a sense of disconnection from their birth families and cultures, and may struggle with issues of identity, belonging, and self-worth. The teachings of the text can offer comfort and validation for adoptees as they navigate their own journey of self-discovery and understanding.
How the Tibetan Book of the Dead provides insight for Adoptees.
