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Death & Dying

This course--co-taught by Drs. Shubham Kulkarni, Robert Svoboda and Claudia Welch, invites participants to explore the universal process of death through a blend of Indian wisdom traditions, and end-of-life care practices. It offers a rich exploration of the emotional and spiritual dimensions associated with dying, aiming to transform personal fears into opportunities for spiritual growth. Participants will learn about philosophical perspectives on death, the stages of death, and practical, ethical considerations in end-of-life care. The course also emphasizes compassionate support, self-care for caregivers, and the role of music therapy, providing a comprehensive understanding of death from multiple perspectives.

Abhinavagupta & Lal Ded (Lalleshvari): Mystic Poets in Daily Life

Abhinavagupta was a living example of the value of the study of multiple disciplines, as he studied the schools of philosophy and art of his time under the guidance of as many as fifteen (or more) teachers and gurus. He authored seminal works on poetry and drama as well as extraordinarily profound and influential philosophical works.

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