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Preparing To Die: Practical Advice And Spiritual Wisdom From The Tibetan Buddhist Tradition
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We All Face Death, But How Many Of Us Are Actually Ready For It? Whether Our Own Death Or That Of A Loved One Comes First, How Prepared Are We, Spiritually Or Practically? In Preparing To Die, Andrew Holecek Presents A Wide Array Of Resources To Help The Reader Address This Unfinished Business.Part One Shows How To Prepare One'S Mind And How To Help Others, Before, During, And After Death. The Author Explains How Spiritual Preparation For Death Can Completely Transform Our Relationship To The End Of Life, Dissolving Our Fear And Helping Us To Feel Open And Receptive To Letting Go In The Dying Process. Daily Meditation Practices, The Stages Of Dying And How To Work With Them, And Afterdeath Experiences Are All Detailed In Ways That Will Be Particularly Helpful For Those With An Interest In Tibetan Buddhism And In Tibetan Approaches To Conscious Dying.Part Two Addresses The Practical Issues That Surround Death. Experts In Grief, Hospice, The Funeral Business, And The Medical And Legal Issues Of Death Contribute Chapters To Prepare The Reader For Every Practical Concern, Including Advance Directives, Green Funerals, The Signs Of Death, Warnings About The Funeral Industry, The Stages Of Grief, And Practical Care For The Dying.Part Three Contains Heartadvice From Twenty Of The Bestknown Tibetan Buddhist Masters Now Teaching In The West. These Brief Interviews Provide Words Of Solace And Wisdom To Guide The Dying And Their Caregivers During This Challenging Time. Preparing To Die Is For Anyone Interested In Learning How To Prepare For Death From A Buddhist Perspective, Both Spiritually And Practically. It Is Also For Those Who Want To Learn How To Help Someone Else Who Is Dying, Both During The Time Of Illness And Death As Well As After Death.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Preparing to Die'? A: 'Preparing to Die' focuses on providing practical advice and spiritual wisdom from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition to help individuals prepare for their own death or that of a loved one.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Preparing to Die' is Andrew Holecek, a well-respected figure in the field of Tibetan Buddhism.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a range of topics including spiritual preparation for death, practical concerns surrounding death, stages of dying, and insights from Tibetan Buddhist masters.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone unfamiliar with Buddhism? A: 'Preparing to Die' is accessible to readers unfamiliar with Buddhism, as it aims to provide practical advice applicable to anyone interested in preparing for death.
- Q: How does the book approach the topic of grief? A: The book addresses grief by featuring contributions from experts in grief, hospice care, and the funeral industry, providing insights into the stages of grief and practical care for the dying.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: 'Preparing to Die' is published in paperback format and contains 432 pages.
- Q: When was 'Preparing to Die' published? A: 'Preparing to Die' was published on July 9, 2013.
- Q: Does the book include meditation practices? A: Yes, the book includes daily meditation practices aimed at helping readers prepare spiritually for death.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The currently available edition of 'Preparing to Die' is the illustrated edition.
- Q: Can this book help caregivers of the dying? A: 'Preparing to Die' provides valuable insights and advice for caregivers, helping them support those who are dying and navigate the challenges associated with end-of-life care.