Category Archives: care giving

Combining Caregiving with Mindfulness

Along with practical advice about how to handle basic caregiving duties, our book Caregiver Revolution gives numerous easy ways to join caregiving work with the practice of mindfulness. It introduces the concept of mindfulness and gives enjoyable ways to bring … Continue reading

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The Cancer Bomb

In general I like this website, thecancerbomb.com, and so I am going to recommend it. It has a lot of tips and very practical information for end of life caregiving. That said, this site is full of ads! So travel at … Continue reading

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Triple Gem Plus 1: Updated Buddhist Death and Dying Instructions

Don’t allow yourself to drift off or to fall asleep. Repeat this instruction with me and guide your thoughts along this path: “I take refuge in the Clear Light.I take refuge in the angel of mercy and compassion.I take refuge … Continue reading

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Being in the Present: The Essential Buddhist Practice

This was shared by a friend on Facebook today and I thought it would serve as a nice reminder of how simple a “spiritual practice” can be: “Being in the present is so important in Buddhism. It is the core … Continue reading

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What if We Treated Death Like Birth?

This eye opening article (and TED Talk) by Jane Whitlock, a Doula, is thought provoking and may help us to realize that there are many more similaritites between death and birth than we could ever imagine.

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How Can We Bounce Back? Understanding Trauma and Resilience in Tibetan Buddhism

The following article addresses an age-old problem that we all face sooner or later. How can we keep going in the face of trauma, or even everyday setbacks and discouragement? The Tibetans have suffered incredible hardship at the hands of … Continue reading

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