Buddhism and Bioethics discusses contemporary issues in medical ethics from a Buddhist
perspective. The issues examined include abortion, embryo research and euthanasia …

Buddhism is a unique religious system that is not only considered as a religion to follow but
also is a way of attaining enlightenment in life. Buddha shows people a path following which …

The aim of this book is simple: to invite readers to consider what it means to lead a good life,
and to offer practical advice, based on the Buddhist teachings, as to how this can be …

There's More to Dying Than Death draws on the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of positively
preparing for death throughout one's life. Lama Shenpen Hookham offers Westerners like …

In the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, medical patients engage a variety of healing practices
to seek cures for their ailments. Patients use the expanding biomedical network and a …

An assessment of Buddhist ethical theory through a Western lens can run the risk of
overlooking or dismissing some of the pertinent aspects of the Buddhist traditions. Although …

Background Understanding the principles of spiritual care in end-of-life care pertaining to
the Indian context is crucial for the development of an appropriate approach to spiritual care …

Chaplaincy is a form of serving others to relieve suffering. Buddhist chaplains volunteer to
go into hospitals, schools, prison and orphanage on a periodic basis. Each chaplain does …