Addressing a human fear of nothingness after death, the author explains how readers can conquer fears and live happier lives through a close examination of who we are and how we live.

Where do we come from? Where do we go? -- The real fear -- The practice of looking deeply -- Transforming grief and fear -- New beginnings -- The address of happiness -- Continuing manifestations -- Fear, acceptance and forgiveness: the practice of touching the earth -- Accompanying the dying.