How to Die

There is a word "juryo" or "grave of luck" in Japanese, which implies that if one builds its own grave during his or her life, it will bring about longevity. Prince Umayado, the ancient prince of the imperial family, otherwise known as "Shotoku Taishi", believed in "juryo" and built his own grave when he was too young to think about his own death.
Although I'm not affluent enough to build a grave early in my life, I do know that I need to spend time preparing to die, so that I am ready to encounter the end of my life anytime.
In most countries, it is traditionally known that death is a time of justice. What one is asked by "the judge" when crossing over, is not what one has done, but one's own thoughts- including how he or she perceives its own actions.
Reflection, there may be. Regret, however, there should not be.
To the extent possible, I'd like to welcome this time with consolation of mind and with a sense of fulfillment, knowing that I have done everything I ought to have done.
In this sense, death just might be life itself.

from Tokyo