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The Arts of Contemplative Care
Pioneering Voices in Buddhist Chaplaincy and Pastoral Work
- 368 pages
- English
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eBook - ePub
The Arts of Contemplative Care
Pioneering Voices in Buddhist Chaplaincy and Pastoral Work
About this book
Powerful and life-affirming, this watershed volume brings together the voices of pioneers in the field of contemplative care--from hospice and hospitals to colleges, prisons, and the military. Illustrating the day-to-day words and actions of pastoral workers, each first-person essay in this collection offers a distillation of the wisdom gained over years of compassionate experience. The stories told here are sure to inspire--whether you are a professional caregiver or simply feel inclined toward guiding, healing, and comforting roles. If you are inspired to read this book, or even one touching story in it, you just might find yourself inspired to change a life.
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Topic
Theology & ReligionSubtopic
Eastern PhilosophyTable of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Publisher’s Acknowledgment
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Foreword
- Editors’ Preface
- I. The Roots of Contemplative Care: Foundations of a Discipline
- II. Serving the Sick: The Arts of Hospital Chaplaincy
- III. Dharma Behind Bars: The Arts of Prison Ministry
- IV. Wielding Manjushri’s Sword: The Arts of College and Military Chaplaincy
- V. Living with Dying: The Arts of End-of-Life Care
- VI. The Pastoral Role of the Dharma Teacher: The Arts of Ministry
- Internet Resources for Buddhist Chaplaincy and Ministry
- Selected Bibliography
- Reprint Permissions
- Index
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