Category Archives: care giving

How to do a Reading

Posted on July 28, 2020 by webmaven

Listed below are some simple steps to help you in doing a prayer or reading. We don’t presume to tell anyone how to perform his or her spiritual practice. That is a personal matter left to the individual. What we present … Continue reading →

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A Dedication to be used before Prayer or Readings for the Deceased

Posted on July 13, 2020 by webmaven

Here is a simple and short way to open a prayer session. Please see the full prayer/reading cycle as it could be offered in the Christian tradition at: http://www.thecaregiverwebsite.com/a-christian-readers-vigil/ Dedication May the Results Of This effort Be for The benefit … Continue reading →

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The Fundamental Buddhist Teachings of the Tibetan Book of the Dead

Posted on June 23, 2020 by webmaven

The Fundamental Teachings Summarized from W.Y. Evans-Wentz introduction Section XII of The Tibetan Book of the Dead “…we may now summarize the chief teachings upon which the whole of the Bardo Thodol is based as follows: That all possible conditions, … Continue reading →

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How Can You Go Back to Normal?

Posted on April 13, 2020 by webmaven

The YouTube talk below featuring the brilliant scholar and translator Robert Thurman is about The Teaching of Vimalakirti, text also available as a free ebook. Toward the beginning of this very extensive sutra, the Buddha has shared an experience of … Continue reading →

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Each Word a Universe

Posted on April 7, 2020 by webmaven

Please visit the home of our new project, (see drop down list above) collecting stories and sharing experiences about being present during transition, crisis, illness or for the passing of others.

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Caregiver Book Illustrations

Posted on April 6, 2020 by webmaven

We just want to make sure that everyone knows that the artist Lin Larsen is responsible for all of the illustrations, including the cover of our book Caregiver Revolution

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