{"product_id":"being-with-dying-cultivating-compassion-and-fearlessness-in-the-presence-of-death-paperback","title":"Being with Dying: Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of Death - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoan Halifax\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIra Byock\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eFrank Ostaseski\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspiring teachings, personal stories, and meditations for those near death and their caregivers, by a respected Zen teacher who has worked with the dying for over 30 years.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEveryone who lives must inevitably face death. Inspired by traditional Buddhist teachings and decades of work with the dying and their caregivers, this landmark work on death and dying by beloved Buddhist teacher Joan Halifax is a source of wisdom for all those who are charged with a dying person's care, facing their own death, or wishing to explore and contemplate the transformative power of the dying process. Relevant and powerful for people of all backgrounds, her teachings affirm that all of us can open and contact our inner strength even in the face of death, and that we can help others who are suffering to do the same. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHalifax observes that millions will have to deal with the loss of parents and loved ones and that we are largely unprepared emotionally for their deaths. She presents the notion that the process of dying is a rite of passage. Halifax offers stories from her personal experience as well as guided exercises and contemplations to help readers contemplate death without fear, develop a commitment to helping others, and transform suffering and resistance into courage. Topics and exercises include: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning to see death as a rite of passage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe guiding principles of bearing witness and how self-awareness can help us to relate more fully with others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to take care of ourselves when we're taking care of others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemplation on the universality of death\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to transform pain and fear with lovingkindness \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eCoupled with a new foreword by Frank Ostaseski, a leader in the field of death and dying palliative care, the guidance and experiences represented in \u003ci\u003eBeing with Dying\u003c\/i\u003e are invaluable in supporting and instilling peace as the journey of life unfolds and inevitably reaches not only an end, but also a new beginning.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoan Halifax, PhD, is a Zen priest and anthropologist who has served on the faculty of Columbia University and the University of Miami School of Medicine. For the past thirty years she has worked with dying people and has lectured on the subject of death and dying at Harvard Divinity School, Harvard Medical School, Georgetown Medical School, and many other academic institutions. In 1990, she founded Upaya Zen Center, a Buddhist study and social action center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In 1994, she founded the Project on Being with Dying, which has trained hundreds of healthcare professionals in the contemplative care of dying people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 232\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.67 x 8.98 x 6.08 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 09, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750238388512,"sku":"9781645472872","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/05348c0bb5d883318566f70f2feffbab.webp?v=1779946610","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/being-with-dying-cultivating-compassion-and-fearlessness-in-the-presence-of-death-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}