Discover the complete translation of a classic Buddhist text on the journey through living and dying in The Tibetan Book of the Dead. With opening words by His Holiness The Dalai Lama, this immaculately rendered English edition includes detailed descriptions of the after-death state, transformative daily life practices, guidance on helping those who are dying, and a perspective on coping with bereavement. Hailed as a tremendous accomplishment and translated with the support of contemporary masters, this book offers insightful intentions and inspiration for readers.

First Complete Translation (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

The Tibetan Book of the Dead

Experience the therapeutic power of approaching death with openness, clarity, and understanding. A palliative care doctor with thirty years of experience shares beautifully crafted stories of caring for the dying. Through insightful meditations on life, death, and the space between them, explore the unexpected beauty, dignity, and profound humanity of life coming to an end.

Dying, Death, and Wisdom in an Age of Denial

With the End in Mind

Discover the uplifting message of a computer science professor's 'last lecture', given when he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. In this book, he shares the importance of achieving childhood dreams, overcoming obstacles, and seizing every moment. Filled with humor, inspiration, and intelligence, this book is a must-read for those seeking to live their best lives. Its uplifting message has already touched countless readers and will continue to inspire for generations to come.

The Last Lecture

Explore the meaning of life and why we deny our mortality in this Pulitzer prize-winning book. Author Ernest Becker challenges Freudian thought and delves into the concept of the "vital lie." The Denial of Death sheds new light on human nature and offers a call to truly live. Its message continues to resonate over twenty years after its publication.

The Denial of Death

Discover the essential wisdom of death with The Five Invitations. Frank Ostaseski, a renowned teacher of compassionate caregiving, offers a radical path to transformation with his evocative and stirring guide. Through the Five Invitations, he distills lessons gleaned from sitting on the precipice of death with over a thousand people. These best practices show us how to wake up fully to our lives and appreciate their preciousness. Awareness of death can be a valuable companion on the road to living well, forging a rich and meaningful life, and letting go of regret.

Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully

The Five Invitations

Uncover the secrets to leading a fulfilling life with this insightful book from world-class business strategist, Clayton Christensen. After overcoming numerous health challenges, Christensen shares personal guidelines that have helped him find meaning and happiness. Discover questions and models for success that have been applied in the world of business, but can also be used to find answers to life's pressing questions. How can you ensure satisfaction in your career and enduring happiness in your personal relationships? This groundbreaking book is sure to inspire and educate readers of all backgrounds.

How Will You Measure Your Life?

Experience a profound exploration of mortality in this masterpiece on death and dying. Follow the story of a high court judge who has never considered his own mortality, until one day, it confronts him. With artistic genius, Tolstoy delves into the inner turmoil of an unreflective man who faces his truth for the first time. This short novel is a testament to the possibility of spiritual salvation, and a truly absorbing glimpse into the abyss of death.

The Death of Ivan Ilych

This book teaches us how to live mindfully, as if each moment were our last. The author shares his year-long journey of preparing for death and how it changed his view of the world. He provides practical strategies and meditations to help us deal with unfinished business and embrace life. Embrace the opportunity to live your life fully with this insightful read.

How to Live This Year as If It Were Your Last

A Year to Live

Gratitude is a collection of poignant essays by Oliver Sacks on completing a life and coming to terms with death. Sacks, a uniquely gifted writer and physician, explores the human drama of illness and the beauty of each individual’s unique path. This book is an ode to life’s gifts and the privilege of being a sentient being living on this beautiful planet. Atul Gawande, author of Being Mortal, describes Sacks as an unparalleled clinician and writer who showed us the true essence of humanity.

Gratitude

This book explores the challenging topic of how medicine can improve not only life, but also the process of dying. Atul Gawande, a practicing surgeon, tackles the limitations of his profession and argues that quality of life should be the ultimate goal for patients and families. He offers examples of more fulfilling models for caring for the elderly and explores hospice care to show that the end of life can still be rich and dignified.

Medicine and What Matters in the End

Being Mortal

This memoir follows a neurosurgeon's journey through the diagnosis of stage IV lung cancer, leaving him to confront his own mortality. Proceeding with honesty and raw emotion, he poignantly explores life's meaning when faced with death and the challenges of being a new father while nurturing a new life as another fades away. A must-read for those seeking insight into life's profound questions.

Curiosity List: End of Life Experience