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The dying process begins with the

dissolution of the elements within the

body. It has eight stages, beginning

with the dissolution of the earth

element, then the water, fire, and wind

element. This is followed by the

experience of the next four stages which

are visions in terms of colour:

appearance of a white vision, increase

of the red element, black

near – attainment, and the clear light of

death. In meditation, a practitioner is

eventually able to experience the

dissolution processes.