Medicine and Compassion: A Tibetan Lama's Guidance for Caregivers

About this book

Sure to be welcomed by caregivers of all types the groundbreaking new Medicine and Compassion can help anyone reconnect with the true spirit required for helping others through illness. In a clear and very modern voice Chkyi Nyima Rinpoche and Dr. David R. Shlim use the teachings of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy to present practical tools for revitalizing the caring spirit. Readers in turn will find their patience kindness and effectiveness re-energized. Offering practical advice on dealing with people who are angry at their medical conditions or their care providers people who are dying or the families of those who are critically ill Medicine and Compassion will strike resonant cords with medical professionals hospice workers teachers and parents of children with special needs and those caring for aging and infirm loved ones.