3 claims in “Buddhism, psychology”
Buddhist teachings identify three levels of mind and teach that a very subtle mind continues after death, which Gen came to understand as potentially the explanation for what she had been observing as 'something leaves' the body in every death she witnessed.
Meditation on death and impermanence—specifically contemplating 'I may die today'—produces a feeling of freedom that liberates the mind from worry and worldly concerns, allowing people to focus on what truly matters.
Investing in the mind (through meditation, developing compassion and wisdom) is not hard and requires only modest dedication; this makes inner development accessible to everyone, not just monks or specialists.