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Eye on Religion: Buddhism Primary Author: Ronald Y. Nakasone, Graduate Theological Union, Berkley, CA Article from the Southern Medical Journal (Volume 100, Number 6) describing Buddhist medical theory and caregiving. Date Last Modified 06/01/2007 Article

Eye on Religion: Understanding the Cultural/Religious Melange in Treating Japanese Patients Primary Author: Cindy Visscher, Western Michigan University Article from the Southern Medical Journal (Volume 99, Number 12) discussing how regard for family and ancestors; concepts of a vital life force and pollution; diffuse location of self and personhood in relation to the body and the social structure; and karma, life, and death as a process rather than a set of events are a part of Japanese experience of health care. Date Last Modified 12/01/2006 Article

Frank Ostaseski: Compassionate End-of-Life Care Primary Author: Diane Rehm, WAMU 88.5 FM 60-minute interview from the Diane Rehm Show on National Public Radio. Provided as streaming audio through the RealPlayer. "A founder of the nation's first Buddhist hospice talks about the practice of mindful, compassionate care of the dying. Frank Ostaseski highlights the lessons learned near death that might encourage living fully." Date Last Modified 06/03/2005 Audio file (MP3, etc.)

A Time for Listening and Caring Spirituality and the Care of the Chronically Ill and Dying Primary Author: Christina M. Puchalski, GWish: The George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health A thoughtful, informative, and practical guide for anyone involved in caring for the seriously and chronically ill or dying. This book covers how spiritual care can be integrated into traditional caregiving. Part one discusses aspects of spirituality, such as presence, ethics, and relationships. Part two delves into a number of specific religious and theological traditions. Part three offers practical applications and tools, including storytelling, psychotherapy, dance, music, and the arts. Part four focuses on patients' stories and reflections. Date Last Modified 06/01/2006 Book

The Medical Manual for Religio-Cultural Competence: Caring for Religiously Diverse Populations Primary Author: Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding This book "details how religious traditions and practices affect medical decisions in ten major world religions - Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Shinto, Traditional Chinese, American Indian & Alaska Natives and Afro-Caribbean." It is a guidebook for medical practice. Date Last Modified 12/01/2009 Book