Spiritual Care

"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." Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of the Living and the Dying

Rigpa's Spiritual Care Programme draws its inspiration directly from the teachings and practices given in The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, written by Sogyal Rinpoche. It explores practical ways in which the compassion and wisdom of the Buddhist teachings can benefit those facing sickness or death and help their families and caregivers. The programme emphasises the universal spiritual principles that many have found resonate with their particular faith.

• In-service seminars for hospices, hospitals, nursing homes and clinics
• Workshops, seminars and lectures for healthcare professionals and volunteers
• Study groups for healthcare professionals
• Public Seminars and lectures for the public. Current and previous seminar topics include:
  • Facing Death - Embracing Life
  • Integrating Spirituality and Caregiving
  • Living Wills (Advance Care Directives)
  • Meditation for Caregivers
  • Opening the Heart to Loss and Grief
  • Spiritual Needs of the Aged
  • Spiritual Preparation for Death
• For full details of our current offerings, please download our 2008 brochure (PDF - 317KB)

Spiritual Care Educator
Judy Arpana is known throughout Australia and Europe as an expert in the area of spiritual care for the dying. She approaches this theme from a Buddhist perspective and her extensive experience of working in this field makes her seminars unique. Participants to her workshops include doctors, nurses, health workers, volunteers and people living with life-threatening illnesses. People attending Judy’s seminars frequently acknowledge that they are “life transforming”. Read more...