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Facing death and finding hope
 — a guide to the emotional and spiritual care of the dying
Author(s)Christine Longaker
PublisherCentury, London, 1997
Pages262 pp
SourceCentury, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SWlV 2SA.
KeywordsDying ; Death ; Bereavement ; Pastoral care ; Buddhism.
AnnotationThis book uses Tibetan Buddhist teachings to guide us on how we can prepare emotionally and spiritually for death. The author offers insights and skills gained through her experience of hospice work. She reveals methods for lending effective and compassionate support to others through the 'Four Tasks of Living and Dying': understanding and transforming suffering; making a connection, healing relationships, and letting go; preparing spiritually for death; and finding meaning in life.
Accession NumberCPA-970729222 B
ClassmarkCX: CW: DW: OW: TUP

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