Dying Well, Sacred Rituals and Caring Communities
An Interfaith Conference on Death and Dying
March 8 - 9, 2008
Nalanda West
Speakers and panelists from diverse traditions - including Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Native American and Sufi - will share their wisdom on Dying Well: Sacred Rituals and Caring Communities. Each session will feature participatory contemplative exercises that help transform fear of death into acceptance and renewal while deepening the heart of compassion. A special interfaith celebration of music, performances, and sacred clowning will be offered on Saturday evening.
Whether your interest is primarily personal or professional, this program offers opportunities to hear, contemplate, and incorporate into your life spiritual perspectives on how ritual and community can ease the challenging issues faced during illness and at end of life. The contemplative focus of this conference enables participants to learn techniques to work with fear and grief, to practice compassion to find their courage and to deepen their understanding of the death and dying process.
Click here to view speakers for this year.
Here’s what participants said about last year's conference:
“Wonderful program – every part, every speaker.”
“The atmosphere created by the open hearts of the speakers and the participants was a magical experience.”
“Keep offering programs like this! This program was terrific. I am so grateful to have witnessed these important conversations from different faith traditions.”
“A wonderful gift. Thank you for allowing us to learn from superb teachers of the ‘taboo’ subject of death and dying.”
“Thank you for this extraordinary opportunity – rare and precious.”
Click here to view video of last year's keynote address.
Approved for 11 CEU Credits by the National
Association of Social Workers
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Program Costs:
Full Program: $175
Single Day: $100
Note: 10% Discount to Family Caregivers, Patients, Students, and Seniors
Please Note: Meals are NOT included. Prices are quoted in US dollars.
Nalanda West has limited access, and portions of the facility are not wheelchair accessible. Accomodations can be made for anyone who would like to participate.
Please note: No refunds after 3/1
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