Bibliograph

Being with dying, cultivating compassion and fearlessness in the presence of death, Joan Halifax ; foreword by Ira Byock

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Being with dying, cultivating compassion and fearlessness in the presence of death, Joan Halifax ; foreword by Ira Byock

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Being with dying

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

768836719

Responsibility statement

Joan Halifax ; foreword by Ira Byock

Sub title

cultivating compassion and fearlessness in the presence of death

Summary

Zen teacher Joan Halifax has been helping both the dying and their caregivers to face death with courage and compassion for three decades. Here, Joan offers the fruits of her work, providing comfort, inspiration, and practical skills for all those who are in the process of dying or who are charged with a dying person's care. Her teaching, based on Buddhist principles, emphasizes that we have the ability to open up to and rely on our inner strength, and we can help others who are suffering to do the same. Joan offers stories from her personal experience as well as guided exercises and contemplations to help readers meditate on death without fear, develop a commitment to helping others, and transform suffering and resistance into courage.--From publisher description

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