Category Archives: care giving

Death: An Inside Story

“In a way, what you refer to as life, right now, is like soap bubbles being blown. A rock, a plant, and a human being are all like soap bubbles of different kinds. The layer of covering of the bubbles … Continue reading

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What is the Best Way to Truly Help Others as They Die?

I truly value the Tibetan Buddhist teachings on death and dying. Like most Yogic practices, they have developed over centuries of  deep examination and  practice. Below is a quick read, but an invaluable resource for all hospice workers, clinicians and … Continue reading

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‘I’ve been associated with caring for over 10,000 people at the end of their lives.’ Dr Kathryn Mannix

I am totally enjoying the The Dying Matters Podcast It is really well done, very interesting and covers a wide range of topics. Currently listening to this episode with Dr. Kathryn Mannix, which I would highly recommend!  

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Importance of Death Rituals

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Cultivating Everyday Compassion Pema Chodron

“These days, many of us feel anxiety and gloom when we look around or read the news. This is natural and understandable, but at the same time it’s important to find ways to cultivate optimism. As it says in an … Continue reading

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Online Course: Study the Tibetan Book of the Dead

I was interested but skeptical of  a video course seen in my Facebook feed entitled: The Tibetan Book of the Dead:Decoding an Ancient Masterwork  but I signed up on a whim. Half way into it I am deeply impressed with … Continue reading

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