Written for the terminally ill and their families as well as for hospice workers and others involved in the care of the dying, <em>Life to Death</em> introduces the technique of co-meditation: a method for helping a patient maintain a &ldquo;clear mind and peaceful heart&rdquo; during the process of dying. For centuries Tibetan lamas have used special breathing techniques and shared meditation practices to maintain a calm mental state in the dying person and ensure a safe transition. Adapting these powerful principles of consciousness transformation to modern Western needs, the authors have made accessible to all a profoundly compassionate technique for helping those most in need. <br /> <br />In addition to easing the suffering of the terminally ill, co-meditation provides families and other loved ones with a meaningful and constructive way of supporting the dying person. <br /> <br />The book covers a wide range of topics associated with death and dying and provides comfort and coping stategies. <br /> <br />Hospice staffs, AIDS volunteers, caregivers, and those who are facing death themselves will find this guide invaluable. A separate chapter addresses the special needs of those with AIDS and other debilitating conditions and those who care for them. <br /> <br /><em>Life to Death</em> also includes a script for a co-meditation session, complete with relaxation and visualization techniques.