"As a physician and a neurosurgeon,m I have learned that those who have truly lived are those who understand death as an integral part of life." James R. Doty M.D. Professor of Neurosurgery, Stanford University
Frank Ostaseski has helped thousands of people face death. His book, The Five Invitations, based on his 35 years as a Buddhist end-of-life carer, is an exhilarating reflection on what the dying can teach us about coping with change and leading a life of purpose.
Ostaseski's invitations are practices designed to help us better care for the dying and to see us through the passage of grief. Bu they can also be applied to all of life's transitions, from moving house and changing jobs, to the forming or breaking of intimate relationships. He shows us how we can harness the awareness of death to appreciate the fact that we are still alive, to encourage self-exploration to find meaning, to aspire and to act.
Powerful, eloquent and compassionate, The Five Invitations is an uplifting meditation on living a life of purpose. Frank Ostaseski, cofounder of the Zen Hospice Project and the Metta Institute, is a Buddhist teacher, international lecturer, and a leading voice in contemplative end-of-life care. He has been honored by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and AARP named him one of America's 50 Most Innovative People. He teaches at healthcare and spiritual institutions, like the Mayo Clinic and Spirit Rock Meditation Center, and his work has been featured on programs such as the Bill Moyers PBS series On Our Own Terms and The Oprah Winfrey Show, among others. The Five Invitations show how death can be the guide we need to wake up fully to our lives.
