Joan Halifax
Being with Dying : Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of Death
- ISBN 13:
- 9781645472872
- author:
- Joan Halifax
- format:
- Trade Paperback
- publisher:
- Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 232
- Genre:
- Death, Grief, Bereavement Family & Relationships Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Joan Halifax's landmark work on death and dying offers a source of wisdom for those facing their own mortality or caring for a loved one nearing the end of life. Drawing on traditional Buddhist teachings and her own decades of experience working with the dying, Halifax presents a powerful and compassionate approach to navigating the dying process.
Through personal stories, guided exercises, and contemplations, Halifax shows how we can transform our fear of death into courage and help others who are suffering to do the same. She observes that the process of dying is a rite of passage, and that by facing our own mortality, we can develop a deeper understanding of ourselves and others.
This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to cultivate compassion and fearlessness in the face of death, and to explore the transformative power of the dying process.
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