In some Thai hospitals, Buddhists can observe autopsies to contemplate death. A Thai Forest monk explains the power of this practice.
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Tag: Death and Dying
Facebook Seeks to Stop Asking Users to Wish Dead Friends Happy Birthday
The company said it had improved artificial intelligence to stop dead people’s profiles “from showing up in places that might cause distress.” Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/10/technology/facebook-dead-users-happy-birthday.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Brunei Introduces Death by Stoning for Gay Sex and Adultery
Harsh punishments based on a version of Shariah, or Islamic law, which also include amputations and whippings, have prompted an international outcry. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/03/world/asia/brunei-stoning-gay-sex.html?partner=rss&emc=rss