Category Archives: prayers for the dying

Practice of Phowa

Posted on January 12, 2013 by webmaven

The Practice of Essential Phowa taken directly from Copyright 1997 C. Longaker and Rigpa Fellowship: “Facing Death and Finding Hope” and the website www.abuddhistlibrary.com   First sit quietly and settle yourself, bringing all the energies of your mind and body back … Continue reading →

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You can DO Something to Help your Loved One

Posted on January 11, 2013 by webmaven

  Doing spiritual readings from the American Book of the Dead or a text of your choice or running the Clear Light Orb gives you the chance to really help another being.  I talked earlier about the benefits of running orbs in … Continue reading →

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Rabbi Harold Kushner on dealing with grief and loss

Posted on December 23, 2012 by webmaven

Rabbi Harold Kushner on dealing with grief and loss | Minnesota Public Radio News. An enjoyable talk about the book of Job, if anything it will serve as an introduction to Rabbi Kushner who is a wonderful story teller – … Continue reading →

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Contemplative Care for the Dying

Posted on December 8, 2012 by webmaven

Excellent article on compassionate end of life care. Being the bridge – Guest Voices – The Washington Post. “For end-of-life clinicians or caregivers, being the bridge to what’s next demands courageous presence in the face of death, the ability to … Continue reading →

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November is National Caregivers Month – Upcoming Conferences

Posted on October 29, 2012 by webmaven

Many many caregiving events are coming up in the month of November including 2 local conferences, St. Francis Hospital and Jewish Family Services and one major event in New Jersey later this week. Caregiver Revolution will have tables at all … Continue reading →

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What a lovely send-off: Fresh thinking for funerals

Posted on October 16, 2012 by webmaven

This is a really well written article about how the funeral industry is changing to more personalized, family oriented ceremonies. Hope that you get a chance to read it. Thanks to our friends at Dying Matters

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