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Buddhist Compassion, Mindful Attention

Buddhist Compassion, Mindful Attention. Rels 120 29 October 2013. BUDDHISM PORTFOLIO - due 1 Nov 2013. SPIRITUAL ASSESSMENT Individual assessment – Self-Compassion Quiz Group activity – Spiritual Practice of Compassion

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Buddhist Compassion, Mindful Attention

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  1. Buddhist Compassion,Mindful Attention Rels 120 29 October 2013

  2. BUDDHISM PORTFOLIO - due 1 Nov 2013 • SPIRITUAL ASSESSMENT • Individual assessment – Self-Compassion Quiz • Group activity – Spiritual Practice of Compassion • Reflective summary of the Buddhist spiritual practice of compassion • Relationships / connections among Buddhist spirituality and experiences of illness, healing and wholeness • QUIZ– 1 November 2013 – practice quizzes available here: http://global.oup.com/us/companion.websites/9780199738434/student/chapter5/?view=usa rels 120 - appleby

  3. “Compassion is the wish for another being to be free from suffering; love is wanting them to have happiness.”The Dalai Lama http://www.shambhalasun.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=1751 “Frank Ostaseski was the founding director of Zen Hospice Project. He introduced thousands to the practices of mindful and compassionate care of the dying. His deep wish to comfort the suffering and his boundless enthusiasm for Buddhist teachings were key factors in the blossoming of our organization.  http://zenhospice.org/prod/about/our-people/frank-ostaseski rels 120 - appleby

  4. About the Zen Hospice Project Volunteers and staff bring great mindfulness and compassionto the practice of serving the dying They bring the spiritual dimensions of living, dying, and transformation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oSapTfZ2Kg[13:16] rels 120 - appleby

  5. The Zen Hospice Guest House The Guest House is a 6-bed residential care facility. Guests have a life expectancy of six months or less, and have determined — along with their physicians and families — not to seek a cure, but to pursue comfort and quality of life in their final days. This is “palliative” care.  rels 120 - appleby

  6. Zen Hospice Volunteer Programs Zen Hospice volunteer programs employ mindfulness, compassionate engagement, and self-reflection to support volunteers in gaining insight into service work and hospice care. Volunteers provide practical, emotional and spiritual support. http://www.youtube.com/zenhospice#p/u/4/ghOkHzA5w_Q[9:40] rels 120 - appleby

  7. Zen Hospice Project “The Buddha taught that life is happiest for those who learn to meet change, loss, and the eventuality of death with equanimity and kindness. Doing so can enhance one’s understanding and love of life.”  (You can read more about the Zen Hospice Project at this link: • Zen Hospice Project – About us, http://zenhospice.org/prod/about/what-we-do) rels 120 - appleby

  8. “On our Own Terms” Watch the following video segment on the Zen Hospice Project and answer the following questions: • (Excerpted from Bill Moyers PBS documentary “On our Own Terms: Moyers on Dying”, http://www.pbs.org/wnet/onourownterms) • Zen Hospice Project – Moyers on Dying (part 1) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgNQ9e-jr5IPart 1: 11:58 • What does the Buddhist tradition teach about human suffering? • How are these teachings relevant to people who are dying and their loved ones? rels 120 - appleby

  9. “On our Own Terms” Watch the following video segment on the Zen Hospice Project and answer the following questions: • (Excerpted from Bill Moyers PBS documentary “On our Own Terms: Moyers on Dying”, http://www.pbs.org/wnet/onourownterms) • Zen Hospice Project – Moyers on Dying (part 2) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3qqS7uHnOgPart 2: 7:49 • What spiritual resources, derived from Buddhist practices, enable Hospice volunteers and care providers to serve the dying? • In what way might the dying process include healing? rels 120 - appleby

  10. Zen Hospice Grief Programs Give sorrow words. The grief that does not speakwhispers the o'erfraught heart,and bids it break. - William Shakespeare rels 120 - appleby

  11. “Zen Hospital Chaplains” Watch this interview with Rob Bundy, a hospital chaplain and answer the following questions: • PBS Religion and Ethics; November 12th, 2010, Zen Hospital Chaplains, (5:50) http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/episodes/november-12-2010/zen-hospital-chaplains/7471 • Why does Rob recommend Buddhist meditation for Audrey? • How is “being present” effective in relieving the suffering of the dying? rels 120 - appleby

  12. For personal reflection What spiritual needs might a dying person have? What spiritual needs might a dying person’s loved ones have? rels 120 - appleby

  13. Buddhist teachings Choose one of the following stories. Explain the significance of Buddhist teachings and/or practices in the narrative. • “Martha Reflects,” http://zenhospice.org/prod/library/stories/everyones-story-matters/martha-reflects • “Nothing to Worry About,” http://zenhospice.org/prod/library/stories/nothing-worry-about [Optional reading: “Bedside Boddhisattvas,” http://zenhospice.org/prod/sites/default/files/Bedside_Boddhisattvas.pdf] rels 120 - appleby

  14. What’s Frank doing now? THE METTA INSTITUTE® • “MettaInstitute® was established to provide education on spirituality in dying. Inspired by the Buddhist tradition we encourage the integration of the spiritual dimensions of living, dying and transformation, through professional training, educational programs and materials.” • http://www.mettainstitute.org/about.html rels 120 - appleby

  15. What is metta? METTA is an ancient Pali (Buddhist) term meaning loving-kindness, friendliness, benevolence and non-violence. It is a strong wish for the welfare and happiness of others. We chose it as our name because we believe it expresses the essential human quality that is most beneficial in the lives of those who are dying and their caregivers. http://www.mettainstitute.org/about.html rels 120 - appleby

  16. For further information, check out these links • Zen Hospice Project – Journey to Health, • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghOkHzA5w_Q • Zen Hospice Project – Living Dying Awakening, • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6MiQ-VRB4Y • Zen Hospice Project – Volunteers, • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oSapTfZ2Kg rels 120 - appleby

  17. http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2005/12/buddha-rising/slideshow-interactive(If the slideshow does not display the full slide, try viewing it in Google Chrome or Mozilla) Buddha Rising: Out of the Monastery, Into the Living Room. By Perry Garfinkel; Photograph by Steve McCurry rels 120 - appleby

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