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: The Grace in Aging: Awaken as you Grow Older, by Kathleen Dowling Singh

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