THE INTERMEDIATE STATE Death, Bardo, Rebirth — and the Three Meetings Gathered into the Path

The Intermediate State, Volume 5 of Naropa’s Six Yogas, offers a practical, traditional approach to understanding and navigating the bardo, or the intermediate state, emphasizing discrimination over spectacle. It explores how fear, fascination, craving, and authority influence the mind during moments when familiar supports weaken, providing clear cues and guidance to recognize and release destructive patterns. Central to the volume are the “three meetings”—life, bardo, and rebirth—highlighting their continuity as a training ground for resilience and insight. Designed to be a sober, applicable guide, it connects directly to the larger series, illustrating how training now prepares us for the pressures of the transition at life's end.