Being with Dying: Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of Death [B1259]

2008 PB in Gift-Worthy condition. A Buddhist teacher draws from her years of experience in caring for the dying to provide inspiring lessons on how to face death with courage and compassion. The Buddhist approach to death can be of great benefit to people of all backgrounds-as has been demonstrated by Joan Halifax's decades of work with the dying and their caregivers. A Zen priest and a world-renowned pioneer in care of the dying, Halifax has helped countless people face death with courage and trained caregivers in compassionate end-of-life care. In this book, Halifax offers lessons from dying people and caregivers, as well as guided meditations to help readers contemplate death without fear, develop a commitment to helping others, and transform suffering and resistance into courage. Her teachings affirm that we can open and contact our inner strength-and that we can help others who are suffering to do the same. Being with Dying is a source of wisdom for anyone who is facing their own death, caring for someone who is dying, or wishing to explore the transformative power of the dying process.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Very comforting book to read with a dying person. Read this with my mother who is on hospice and it really helped both of us. Also a great read for any hospice volunteer."; "Dr Joan Halifax has a way of writing that draws the reader into a journey of introspection. While she taps into her vast experiences and interactions with patients, the focus is always about their experiences and not how she "helped" them. This book also provides contemplative practices at the end of each chapter."; "An incredible study into the mysteries of death and dying. The author is compassionate, knowledgeable, and practical in her guidance and openness. A must read for every adult human."; "Powerful writing by a Buddhist about being there for the people around us at the end of their lives. I will using many of the practices in this book as I and the people I love age."