Bibliograph

Aging as a spiritual practice, a contemplative guide to growing older and wiser, Lewis Richmond

Type

Label

Aging as a spiritual practice, a contemplative guide to growing older and wiser, Lewis Richmond

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 242-243)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Aging as a spiritual practice

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

729341466

Responsibility statement

Lewis Richmond

Sub title

a contemplative guide to growing older and wiser

Summary

Offers a Buddhist perspective on aging well, with anecdotes of the author's experiences with illness, aging, and transformation, and guided meditations

Table Of Contents

Introduction : growing older & 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

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