The Arts of Contemplative Care
Pioneering Voices in Buddhist Chaplaincy and Pastoral Work
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Pub Date Sep 25 2012 | Archive Date Sep 1 2012
Description
The Arts of Contemplative Care
collects together in one volume the voices of pioneers in the widening
field of "Contemplative Care"-an exciting new domain of vocational
Buddhism informed by practices of compassion and meditation. This
collection captures the richness and diverse practices of socially
engaged Buddhism within the context of the fields of chaplaincy and
ministry that until recently were dominated primarily by Judeo-Christian
faith-traditionsEach of the essays is first-person, vividly showing
days-in-the-life of a chaplain or pastoral worker and also presenting a
distillation of lesson's learned and wisdom gained-and each of the
sections in this volume focuses on the specific challenges present and
skills needed in the different venues in which a chaplain might work:
with the terminally ill and actively dying (and their families) in
hospice; amid the ever changing hectic urgency of a hospital; with
college students struggling to discover themselves and make meaning with
their lives; helping the "low-density" populations of non-Christian
religious people in the military keep peace within themselves and on the
war-front; and with prisoners who's daily life is a hell realm many of
us can't even imagine.
This book also includes a thoughtful recommended reading list, and pointers to a variety of resources.
This book also includes a thoughtful recommended reading list, and pointers to a variety of resources.
Advance Praise
"At a time when so many of us are facing the myriad challenges which
come with caring for our elderly, sick and imprisoned kin, this wise,
compassionate and practical guide comes along to aid us and to give us
courage. This collection is a great contribution to all caregivers."
-Jan Willis, author of Dreaming Me: Black, Baptist and Buddhist: One Woman's Spiritual Journey
"This inspiring collection marks the coming-of-age of Buddhist chaplaincy in the United States. The Arts of Contemplative Care will be the principal handbook for such ministries in the years to come." -Christopher Queen, Harvard University, editor of Engaged Buddhism in the West
"Historically, Buddhism takes root in new cultures when it begins to meet their deepest human needs in fresh and profoundly effective ways. This volume demonstrates how Buddhist chaplaincy and contemplative care now play a crucial role in the mutual transformation of Buddhism and the West, and how we can participate in the deep healing that they bring to those who suffer." -John Makransky, Professor of Buddhism and Comparative Theology at Boston College, and author of Awakening Through Love
"This book is destined to become the core text of Buddhist Chaplaincy. A radical and wise offering to the world." - Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx
"A valuable, honest and wise handbook-and a beautiful sign of the blossoming of Dharma in the West." -Jack Kornfield, author of A Path With Heart
"A must-read for caregivers and others seeking to actualize genuine compassion beyond hope and fear-a treasure trove of practical wisdom." -Fleet Maull, founder of the Prison Dharma Network, the National Prison Hospice Association, and the Center for Contemplative End of Life Care Programs at Naropa University.
"This inspiring collection marks the coming-of-age of Buddhist chaplaincy in the United States. The Arts of Contemplative Care will be the principal handbook for such ministries in the years to come." -Christopher Queen, Harvard University, editor of Engaged Buddhism in the West
"Historically, Buddhism takes root in new cultures when it begins to meet their deepest human needs in fresh and profoundly effective ways. This volume demonstrates how Buddhist chaplaincy and contemplative care now play a crucial role in the mutual transformation of Buddhism and the West, and how we can participate in the deep healing that they bring to those who suffer." -John Makransky, Professor of Buddhism and Comparative Theology at Boston College, and author of Awakening Through Love
"This book is destined to become the core text of Buddhist Chaplaincy. A radical and wise offering to the world." - Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx
"A valuable, honest and wise handbook-and a beautiful sign of the blossoming of Dharma in the West." -Jack Kornfield, author of A Path With Heart
"A must-read for caregivers and others seeking to actualize genuine compassion beyond hope and fear-a treasure trove of practical wisdom." -Fleet Maull, founder of the Prison Dharma Network, the National Prison Hospice Association, and the Center for Contemplative End of Life Care Programs at Naropa University.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780861716647 |
| PRICE | $34.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 368 |