Old age, sickness and death do not have to be equated with suffering; we can live and practice in such a way that dying is a natural rite of passage, a completion of your life, and even the ultimate in liberation - Roshi Joan Halifax

Our Mission

To serve the Buddhist community in times of illness, aging, dying, death, and bereavement.

Our Vision

  • We train in the principles of compassionate end of life care guided by the study of the Buddha’s core teachings on mindfulness, wisdom, loving kindness, and compassion

  • Inspired by our study, we prepare ourselves to mindfully offer supportive presence to persons and families experiencing illness, the dying process, death, grief, and bereavement

  • We serve people from within the EBS community, as well as from without, as requested

  • The Compassionate Care Group welcomes all interested persons to join and engage with its mission through study, practice, and service

Our Bi-monthly Meetings

  • 2nd Mondays, 7:00 - 8:00 pm

    • Opening meditation

    • Sharing and planning for our assistance to those who have requested our support

  • 4th Mondays, 7:00 - 8:00 pm

    • Opening Meditation

    • Book Study: Being with Dying by Roshi Juan Halifax (available in the EBS Bookstore)

Everyone is welcome to join our group. Contact us with your questions: CompassionateCare@ebslr.org