[Updated 8/27/94; expires 12/31/94] CLEAR LIGHT SOCIETY P.O. Box 306 Brookline, MA 02146 (617) 734-2939 * * * * * * * * 1994 Schedule * * * * * * * * Zen Retreats 1994 September 17,18,19 October 8,9,10 December 10,11 December 26-31 Zen Open House Wednesdays, 7:30 P.M. Morning Practice Daily, 6:30AM (except Sunday) Body-Mind Class Tuesdays, 7:30 P.M. THE MOMENT OF DEATH a training weekend If someone you love were dying at this moment, would you know what to do to help? What is help at this moment? Perhaps we feel, as one woman said, "Although billions of people have lived and died before us, why do we feel so alone, so unprepared and untutored in a situation that unfailingly comes to every family, every person? Why are there no "wisdom treasures", handed down from generation to generation to help us?" Perhaps we consult books on death & dying, only to find that books really don't help much in the actual experience of being in the same room with a dying loved one during the final hours. THE MOMENT OF DEATH training weekend will introduce you to the clear light practice for the dying. you will learn how to cut through the confusions of mind heightened by illness and medications. you will learn how to meld the consciousness of yourself, that of the dying person and other family members into a powerful clear unity flowing inexorably toward the moment which many consider to be life's greatest spiritual opportunity - the moment of the great light of death. This practice, which brings peaceful heart and clear mind to all involved, is non-sectarian and of universal applicability. although suitable for the religious and non-religious alike, it accommodates to and blends easily and beautifully with meaningful segments of the family's religious tradition - making it the family's "own" practice. To assist a dying person's consciousness to become one with the light is a compassionate act of great import. it is at once both inexpressible and unforgettable. it is a treasure worth passing down to future generations. THE MOMENT OF DEATH training weekend is under the direction of Patricia Shelton, who has developed and pioneered the use of the Clear Light practices for the dying. The founding director of the Clear Light Society, Ms Shelton has had, since 1971, wide experience in ministering to the dying of diverse religious backgrounds and belief systems, not only during the weeks and months prior to death, but also, and of critical importance, at the very moment of death itself. Arrangements can be made to present the moment of death training weekend to your group or community. for details please call or write. * * * * * * * * THE MOMENT OF DEATH When someone you love is dying, there is something you can do to help. [end]