Testimonials

"These trainers show clearly how the teachings and practices of Tibetan Buddhism can be applied with compassion to relieve suffering in those facing terminal illness, whether of Buddhist faith or not… Extremely valuable to all professional caregivers wishing to improve spiritual care for the dying."
John Seely, M.D.
Professor of Medicine, SCOHS, Ottawa, Canada

"The training has had a considerable impact on how we care for the spiritual needs of our dying patients. At a personal level, the educators in the program have been an inspiration to me and have been helpful in developing our programs at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine."
James D. Duffy, M.D.
Chair, Connecticut Coalition to Improve End of Life Care
Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry University of Connecticut School of Medicine

"This has been a great period of reflection, experience, personal healing and getting in touch with my essential nature. It has been challenging at a personal level with inner work around loss and hurt. I felt it has given me new skills and practices, which I feel will empower me with greater confidence in my care of the dying. It was great to be with other people who take the issues seriously and working together helped me to test out new skills, which was more challenging than if I had done this work on my own." I also really appreciated the respect there was for traditions other than Buddhism and heard the invitation to examine the riches of the Christian tradition. I feel very comfortable with integrating some of the treasures that Buddhism has to offer for the compassionate care of the dying and bereaved."
Sister Brigid Murphy
Hospice Chaplain
Hospice of Leeds, England

"The course in Contemplative End-of-Life Care has deepened my understanding of suffering in those who are facing death. The practices I have learned in this course have given me a skillful way to respond to their suffering and have alleviated the helplessness I often felt in these situations. In addition to much practical knowledge that enhances my ability to provide end-of-life care, I have learned how to care for myself better as I do this work".
Ann Allegre, MD

"Through this course I have learned more about myself, and how to be in this world than I could have ever dreamed possible. I am learning how to really be present for someone else, how each moment is precious, and what a gift it is to know love. This course is planting seeds that will change the way future generations relate to living and dying. We are those seeds, and through these teachings we are growing confident in how to bring to the forefront topics that have been taboo in western society for way too long."
Tara Stroman, hospice volunteer

"The richness of the teachings and practices taught in this course is enabling me to embrace more fully the essence of basic goodness in the world. This in turn is offering more enrichment in my personal life, as well as in my professional role as a Hospice nurse. Here the gifts are experienced both with patients and their families, as well as with colleagues. I am very grateful for the experience."
Jan Gould RN