Being with the dying by Joan Halifax

Being with the dying by Joan Halifax circa 2009 Cultivating compassion and fearlessness in the presence of death Book is new and comes from a smoke free home I ship in one business day from ND unless weather is bad 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 compassioante 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. Dimensions ‎6.05 x 0.6 x 9.01 inches Paperback ‎224 pages