The Bardo Concept in Meditation: A Guide to Inner Transformation

In Buddhist philosophy, the **Bardo** is a period of forty-nine to fifty-two days between death and rebirth. In this philosophy, when a living being dies, it enters the cycle of rebirth and returns to life in the form of another being. The form a person takes after death depends on their karma during their lifetime. According to these beliefs, a being remains in the cycle of rebirth in one of three realms (Earth, Underworld, and Heaven) until all their karma is purified and they achieve a higher state of salvation.

What is Bardo and How to Apply it to Daily Life?

Life in human form is one of the best opportunities to escape the cycle of rebirth, as a person can achieve salvation through **self-purification and personal growth**. But more generally, **Bardo** also refers to any period of change in life. For example, when a person is in an elevator going from the first floor to the second, the time spent in transit and the re-opening of the doors is a "Bardo."

Using Bardo in Meditation to Create Change

In the philosophy of **meditation** and mindfulness, paying attention to these "bardos" can increase a person's presence in the moment. So, those who go deeper into their meditation practice can use this quality to expand their practice and achieve a more profound presence in the moment.

Anyone can use the concept of Bardo for **self-purification** and **creating change in life**. For example, by undertaking a fifty-two-day period of avoiding unhealthy foods and starting a positive, disciplined routine. After this period, a person will have ingrained new positive habits and will have been purified from many undesirable physical and spiritual influences. If you are also interested in changing your body and soul, you can plan a fifty-two-day period for yourself. It is recommended that if you have no prior experience, you consult a professional and start your period with activities that are not too difficult.

**Disclaimer:** This text is a free and informal interpretation of the deep concepts of meditation, Buddhism, and Bardo, so that readers can become more easily familiar with these concepts and benefit from them in their lives.