Category Archives: care giving

The Story Behind a Remarkable Text for doing Readings in a Christian Context

Posted on December 10, 2020 by webmaven

This is a recent interview with Paul Barry and Patricia Elizabeth as part of the Each Word a Universe project. Our conversation touches on hospice conferences in the 1990s (including the renowned first Art of Dying Conference), pastoral work, online … Continue reading →

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Seeking Ceremony and End of Life Planning

Posted on September 9, 2020 by webmaven

A few websites were suggested by a friend in reference to work that she is doing with the Clear Light Funeral, which we will be writing much more about in the near future. She says: “The Lantern.co is a very … Continue reading →

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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: https://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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