Embracing the Wisdom of Death, Dying and Illness

On April 16, The Wisdom Seat held an open discussion on death, dying and illness.

There was no agenda, specific topics, or desired outcomes. Just an open discussion to share inner reflections on death and dying.

As a community, we explored: how can we support ourselves and each other to deepen our experience of our mortality? How can we further our exploration of our own impermanence? What wisdom is to be found hidden beneath the surface of the reality of the human condition?

This was the first offering from The Wisdom Seat’s Community of Care group. The Community of Care team is comprised of Wisdom Seat sangha members who are hospice volunteers and death doulas. Going forward, the group will offer support with end of life issues and resources, tonglen support for yourself or loved ones, and ongoing community discussions on death and dying.

Learn more about the Community of Care at The Wisdom Seat.

Resources mentioned at this gathering:

• What I Don't Know About Death by C.W. Huntington - amazon.com

• The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully by Frank Ostaseski - fiveinvitations.com

• Death & Dying: A Guide - Philadelphia Shambhala Center - PDF

• Compassion & Choices - compassionandchoices.org