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Author:
Richmond, L. (Lewis), 1947-
Title:
Aging as a spiritual practice : a contemplative guide to growing older and wiser / Lewis Richmond ; [foreword by Sylvia Boorstein].
Publisher:
Gotham Books,
Copyright Date:
2013, c2012
Description:
xi, 243 p. ; 21 cm.
Subject:
Aging--Buddhism.--Buddhism.
Spiritual life--Buddhism.
Memory of Deborah L. Gabler,2015.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 242-243).
Contents:
Introduction : growing older and wiser -- Lightning strikes -- Stages of aging -- Elderhood -- "I like growing old" -- "I don't like growing old" -- The science of healthy aging -- What Buddhism teaches -- Conquering the five fears -- Giving back -- Touching divine nature -- What doctors know -- A day away: preparation -- A day away: the morning -- A day away: the afternoon -- Final thoughts.
Summary:
Offers a Buddhist perspective on aging well, with anecdotes of the author's experiences with illness, aging, and transformation, and guided meditations.
Indexed by:
Kirkus Review
ISBN:
1592407471
9781592407477
Locations:
BRPD251 -- Adel Public Library (Adel)
PQAX094 -- Wartburg College - Vogel Library (Waverly)

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