Sacred Passage

How to Provide Fearless, Compassionate Care for the Dying

Margaret Coberly

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Shambhala Publications Inc
02 June 2003

Sociology: death & dying; Coping with death & bereavement; Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice

How to Provide Fearless, Compassionate Care for the Dying

Working as an emergency room nurse, Margaret Coberly came in contact with death on a daily basis. However, it wasn't until her own brother was diagnosed with terminal cancer that she realized she understood very little about the emotional and spiritual aspects of caring for the terminally ill. To fill this gap she turned to the unique wisdom on death and dying found in Tibetan Buddhism. In this book Coberly offers sound, practical advice on meeting the essential needs of the dying, integrating stories from her long career in nursing with useful insights from the Tibetan Buddhist teachings.

In the West, death is viewed as a tragic and horrible event. Coberly shows us how this view generates fear and denial, which harm the dying by adding unnecessary loneliness, confusion, and mental anguish to the dying process. Tibetan Buddhism focuses on the nature of death and how to face it with honesty, openness, and courage. In this view, death is not a failure, but a natural part of life that, if properly understood and appreciated, can offer the dying and their loved ones an opportunity to gain valuable insight and wisdom. Coberly argues that the Tibetan Buddhist outlook can be a useful antidote to the culture of fear and denial that surrounds death in the West and can help caregivers become more fully present, fearless, honest, and compassionate.

SACRED PASSAGE highlights two very practical teachings on death and dying from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and presents them in clear, nontechnical language. Readers learn about the ""eight stages of dissolution leading to death,"" a detailed roadmap of the dying process that describes the sequence of physical, psychological, and spiritual changes that occur as we die. Coberly also presents the ""death meditation,"" a contemplative exercise for developing a new relationship to death--and life. The book also includes a lengthy, annotated list of recommended readings for added guidance and inspiration.

By: Margaret Coberly
Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 204g
ISBN: 9781590300176
ISBN 10: 1590300173
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 02 June 2003
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Margaret Coberly, Ph.D., R.N., has been a nurse for more than thirty years, working in inner-city trauma centers and in hospice settings. She holds a doctorate in psychology, is a faculty member at the University of Phoenix, and lectures at the University of Hawaii. Dr. Coberly is also a nurse educator and works as the director of research and development at Hospice Hawaii.

Reviews for Sacred Passage: How to Provide Fearless, Compassionate Care for the Dying

A gift for anyone who may be in contact with a terminally ill friend, relative, or patient. -- Library Journal An important book for both caregivers and patients. Coberly compellingly demonstrates how terminally ill people can experience emotional and spiritual healing, even when they cannot be cured. -- Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing A much-needed, wise, and helpful guidebook. --Barbara Dossey, R.N., director of Hospice Nursing Consultants This is a rich and wise book that will help many people. --Joan Halifax Roshi, Project on Being with Dying, Upaya Zen Center A gift for anyone who may be in contact with a terminally ill friend, relative, or patient. - Library Journal An important book for both caregivers and patients. Coberly compellingly demonstrates how terminally ill people can experience emotional and spiritual healing, even when they cannot be cured. - Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing A much-needed, wise, and helpful guidebook. -Barbara Dossey, R.N., director of Hospice Nursing Consultants This is a rich and wise book that will help many people. -Joan Halifax Roshi, Project on Being with Dying, Upaya Zen Center A gift for anyone who may be in contact with a terminally ill friend, relative, or patient. - Library Journal An important book for both caregivers and patients. Coberly compellingly demonstrates how terminally ill people can experience emotional and spiritual healing, even when they cannot be cured. - Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing