Category Archives: death and dying

How the Irish Teach us to Live, Love and Die

Posted on February 24, 2019 by webmaven

Here you can listen to Joe Donahue’s interview with Kevin Toolis, author of this fascinating and very instructive book about his experiences in Ireland around the passing of his father. Relevant to all of us, this is not just about the Irish … Continue reading →

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What the Living Can Learn by Looking Death Straight in the Eye

Posted on July 9, 2018 by webmaven

A good review by Parul Sehgal of a new must read book by Sallie Tisdale: Advice for Future Corpses (and Those Who Love Them): A Practical Perspective on Death and Dying “Consciousness is no longer grounded in the body; perception … Continue reading →

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Simpler Farewell

Posted on March 18, 2018 by webmaven

An example of an all-natural, biodegradable casket is arranged by Larkspur Conservation’s executive director, John Christian Phifer Courtesy of John Christian Phifer I hope to do a full article on Green Burials but for now will post this NPR article: Tennessee ‘Natural’ … Continue reading →

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Everyday Buddhahood: Caregiving as Dharma practice

Posted on February 15, 2018 by webmaven

The teachings of how to be present with your work, cultivate “radical presence” allowing the mind to rest in this particular moment. This is a talk about the Mahamudra tradition by an experienced Buddhist chaplain. Can be used by Buddhist … Continue reading →

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Just HAD to put this up: The Coffin Club

Posted on November 20, 2017 by webmaven
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Simple Instructions for Setting up a Reading Space and for Doing a Reading

Posted on May 22, 2017 by webmaven

At the ABD facebook page you can access plenty of information about how to do a spiritual reading for the benefit of another, including someone who is sick, is passing or has died.

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