This chapter examines death in the Theravada tradition through the lens of funeral practice,
which incorporates normative discourses on death and suffering as well as karmic tales of …

The author of The Healing Power of Mind draws on Buddhist scripture, firsthand accounts,
and other sources to present an overview of Tibetan Buddhist teachings on facing death with …

Buddhism has grown in the United States in the past 50 years. Immigrants come following
long traditions. American converts are more eclectic. The first Buddhist precept prohibiting …

This essay addresses social responsibility regarding the issue of healthcare from a Buddhist
perspective. Traditionally, Buddhism is viewed as a contemplative religion which focuses on …

In Tibetan Rituals of Death, Margaret Gouin offers a comprehensive survey of the available
literature on funerary practices in Tibetan societies. Based on the author's doctoral research …

The growing prominence of Buddhism within the American religious and cultural landscape
is indicative of increasing diversity in American society. Though introduced in the nineteenth …

Since its beginning, Buddhism has been intimately concerned with confronting and
understanding death and dying. Indeed, the tradition emphasizes turning toward the realities …

Background Palliative care improves the quality of lives of patients and families affected by
advanced illnesses through the prevention and relief of suffering. While palliative care is …

This article thinks alongside the feminist ethic of care tradition to articulate a Tibetan
Buddhist ethical approach to the more-than-human world. It begins by unpacking the …

Studies show that if quality of healthcare in a country is to be achieved, due consideration
must be given to the importance of the core cultural values as a critical factor in improving …