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Living with the End in Mind

Monthly Book Discussion

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December 15, 2022 - May 18, 2023
Led by Susan Nelson, Bonnie Versboncoeur, and Janet Brown

Join us for a free drop-in monthly book discussion on death and dying. 
Third Thursday of the month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Offered in person and online.
Click here to join via Zoom.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88472634014?pwd=dUpORkhOS3Q5cHZGQ3ZKS2dydXN0QT09
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Dates/books:
Dec. 15, 2022 -- Being with Dying: Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of Death, by Roshi Joan Halifax 
Jan. 19, 2023 -- Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande
Feb. 16, 2023 -- no death, no fear, by Thich Nhat Hahn 
Mar. 16, 2023 -- Final Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs, and Communications of the Dying, by  Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley 
Apr. 20, 2023 -- The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully, by Frank Ostaseski
May 18, 2023 -- Advice for Future Corpses: And Those Who Love Them: A Practical Perspective on Death and Dying, by Sallie Tisdale 

Discussion Leaders
Susan Nelson

Susan Nelson is a long-time member of MZMC and serves the sangha there currently as a Senior Teacher. She is a former chaplain and is interested in Spiritual Care for people of all ages.

Bonnie Versboncoeur
Bonnie Versboncoeur has been a zen student since 1978.  Now a priest, dharma teacher, and retired hospice chaplain she returns from the Maine coast to the upper midwest to participate in and support family and MZMC.   

Janet Brown
Janet Brown has been attending MZMC since 2011 and is a trained end-of-life doula and is currently studying as a Buddhist Chaplain with Roshi Joan Halifax at Upaya Zen Center.

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    • Calendar
    • Classes
    • Practice Periods
    • Retreats and Workshops
    • Daily Meditation
    • Curriculum
    • Affinity Groups
    • Mentorship
    • Youth Programs
  • Resources
    • MZMC Resources
    • Sunday Talk Archive
    • Chants and Services
    • MZMC Authors
    • Sewing Practice
    • Books and Links
    • Spiritual Care
    • Equity and Inclusion
    • Library
    • Ceremonies
    • Primers
  • Community
    • MZMC Community
    • 50th Online Booklet
    • Council Process
    • Racial Justice Action
    • People of Color Dharma Group
    • Death and Dying Book Group
    • Waking Up to Race
    • LGBTQ+ Dharma Group
    • Volunteer/Work Practice
    • Mala Making Workshop
    • Buddhism and Recovery
    • Joyce Food Shelf
  • Katagiri project
    • Katagiri Project
    • Biography and Lineage
    • Books, Photos, and Videos
    • Audio Archive Project >
      • The Dainin Katagiri Audio Archive
    • Tomoe Katagiri
    • Blog
  • About MZMC
    • About MZMC
    • Teachers
    • Board
    • Ethics
    • Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
    • History of Inclusivity
    • Initiation and Priest Training
    • Building Project
    • Contact
  • Support
    • Support MZMC
    • Membership and Donation Season
    • Become a Member
    • Donate
    • Donation-Only Programming
    • Volunteer