Product Description

What is it I hope for from this book? To inspire a quiet revolution in the whole way we look at death and care for the dying and the whole way we look at life, and care for the living' Written by Buddhist meditation master and popular international speaker Soygal Rinpoche, this highly acclaimed book clarifies the majestic vision of life and death that underlies the Tibetan tradition. It includes not only a lucid, inspiring and complete introduction to the practice of meditation but also advice on how to care for the dying with love and compassion, and how to bring them help of a spiritual kind. But there is much more besides in this classic work, which was written to inspire all who read it to begin the journey to enlightenment and so become 'servants of peace' working in the world.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9797 in Books
• Published on: 2002-05-09
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 452 pages

Review
'Valuable and profound', Yoga and Health .'If you believe books can change lives, earmark this one', Metro .'One of the most helpful books I have ever read', John Cleese, .'Marvellous - like all the great teachings, it is both simple and complex, and full of love and compassion', Joanna Lumley,

Mail on Sunday
'Brilliant'

The Observer.
'For readers of all religions and readers of none’

Customer Reviews

Provoking
A book that really makes you think about how we deal with death and dying, both on a personal level and as a society. Very moving and inspirational.

Do you realize that everyone you know someday will die?
It's refreshing for someone to write such a thoughtful and life-affirming book about death. For something so ubiquitous, death isn't really discussed in Western society (well, in my family at least). And this can cause unnecessary pain when someone close does die.

Reading this book has helped me see that death can have a positive effect on your life.

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An insightful read whether you're Buddhist or not.
This book as so much to offer whether you're Buddhist or not. It discusses ways to live your life better, as well as how to die in a dignified and honorable way. In a society where death is taboo it is refreshing to read about it in such a matter of fact way and with information you feel can be of use to you. This book is more about living your life well, and has so much to offer you if that is what you wish for. A modern classic for a reason.