Category Archives: buddhism

What, really, is an altar?

Posted on September 23, 2012 by webmaven

We all know what an altar is…we set them up as places for the performance of sacraments or to pray. But I recently stumbled on a description of altars that widened my view of what they are and what they … Continue reading →

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Facebook Forum for Labyrinth Readers

Posted on July 26, 2012 by webmaven

The practice of doing readings for the benefit of another being can (of course) include any spiritual text. Here is a forum to ask questions and post comments, requests or other information about doing readings from the American Book of … Continue reading →

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A prayer for times of crisis and for healing

Posted on April 16, 2012 by webmaven

This is a multi denominational, multi dimensional prayer for times of crisis and for healing. The prayer can be addressed to the being of another for proximal or distant healing and it can be used in critical situations for staying … Continue reading →

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Registration Open for GWish Summer Institute: Mindful, Compassionate Care for the Dying

Posted on March 20, 2012 by webmaven

  Registration Open for GWish Summer Institute Focus on practical ways to integrate spirituality and compassion into healthcare. Faculty Speakers are leaders in spiritual care, professionalism and compassion. They include: Joan Halifax Roshi, PhD; Robert D. Orr, MD, CM; Tracy Balboni, … Continue reading →

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Major Palliative Care Conference coming in October

Posted on February 28, 2012 by webmaven

The longest-running Congress in Palliative Care and the leading event in the  palliative medicine field since 1976 is scheduled for this fall in Montreal. Hospice personnel, volunteers, nurses will all benefit from the programs. The 19th International Palliative Care information center has a full … Continue reading →

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What will you talk about…

Posted on January 30, 2012 by webmaven

A thought provoking article by a hospice chaplain. My Faith: What people talk about before they die  I’d like to thank Greg Schneider of  Hospice Community Forum for alerting me to this blog.          

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