Special Notice:

We are sorry to announce that this workshop will be postponed to next fall due to some personal commitment of the faculty. The date will be announced later. Thank you for your understanding.

The time of our death is uncertain. Our culture is in constant denial of this fact and provides very little preparation for this profound transition. This seminar explores deeply held attitudes towards death and dying, including personal and cultural beliefs and the effect these have on our lives and society. Therapists and teachers from many traditions acknowledge that underlying all fears, is the fear of death. A willingness to confront this fundamental belief can free us from unnecessary suffering.
Any major change in life has components of loss and grief. It is important that we understand more about the grieving process and honor it as an essential part of healing. By embracing change with grace and ease, we can move more positively and freely towards the next stage of our lives.
This seminar explores the inescapable side of death and examines the nature of loss and grief, not only in relation to physical death, but also of life's many changes. In a supportive environment, through shared stories, with the experience of meditation and guided visualizations, participants explore acceptance of, and preparation for a conscious death.
In this two day seminar, Judy will address the practical issues relating to:

• communicating about death and dying

• bereavement

• working with unfinished business

• supporting families

The seminars are relaxed, with time for self-reflection, and include a variety of short meditations and interactive processes using everyday language. 
Faculty: Judy Arpana
Judy has been a practicing Buddhist for over 30 years and a senior student of Sogyal Rinpoche since 1995. She trained with Mal & Di McKissock and was mentored by Jungian therapist, Patrick Jansen. Judy has been counseling and giving practical advice to dying people and their relatives for over 25 years.
Since the year 2000, Judy has accepted invitations to conduct training seminars for doctors, nurses, pastoral care workers, social workers and the general public in the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands.
Judy's provided spiritual care seminars to both the public and to Rigpa students throughout Australia. She was responsible for training Rigpa's spiritual care educators and facilitators.
Judy has recently delivered a 6 day program called “Dharma Mitra” (or how to be a spiritual friend at the end of life) at the invitation of Siddharatha’s Intent for Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoches students and others.
She has assisted many people to face their fears about dying, with the bonus that they then live a richer, fuller life.