Table of contents

Foreword by Sogyal Rinpoche
Prologue

Part 1: THE EXPERIENCE OF DYING AND DEATH
Chapter 1: Facing Death
Chapter 2: Falling into Grace
Chapter 3: The Needs of the Dying
Chapter 4: Discovering Hope in Death

Part 2: THE FOUR TASKS OF LIVING AND DYING
Introduction
The First Task: Understanding and Transforming Suffering
Chapter 5: Understanding and Responding to Suffering
Chapter 6: Spiritual Practices for Transforming Suffering
The Second Task: Making a Connection, Healing Relationships, and Letting Go
Chapter 7: Creating a Genuine Connection
Chapter 8: Giving Love and Letting Go
The Third Task: Preparing Spiritually for Death
Chapter 9: Spiritual Preparation for Death
The Fourth Task: Finding Meaning in Life
Chapter 10: Finding Meaning in Life

Part 3: ADVICE FOR CAREGIVERS, PARENTS AND SURVIVORS
Chapter 11: Healing Bereavement
Chapter 12: The Spiritual Dimension of Bereavement
Chapter 13: Understanding Children's Views of Death
Chapter 14: Caregiving as Spiritual Practice

Epilogue
Notes
Acknowledgments
Appendix A: Recommended Further Reading
Appendix B: The Spiritual Care Education and Training Program