“The greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being. Awake at the Bedside supports this development of love and compassion.”

– His Holiness the Dalai Lama

“This nourishing book should be required reading for any compassionate caregiver engaged in fostering healing in themselves, clients, loved ones and society. It envisions revolutionary change in how we care for ourselves and the world.”

– Dr. Andrew Weil, author of Healthy Aging

“Profoundly moving, inspiring and helpful, Awake at the Bedside is a real treasure.”

– Jack Kornfield, author of A Path With Heart

“Marvelous. A compilation of essential treasures exploring the face and feeling of utter engagement, compassion, and wisdom in turning toward death.”

– Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Wherever You Go, There You Are

“Moving and informative—this is a much-needed book! Put into practice, the wisdom of Awake at the Bedside could transform end-of-life care in America.”

– Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness

“Awake at the Bedside brings together an extraordinary group of teachers who share their wisdom and insights into the great issue of our lives: how to understand the dying process in a way that allows for grace and peace.”

– Joseph Goldstein, author of Mindfulness

“The essence of palliative care—and our whole health-care system needs a prescription for this medicine. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.”

– Dr. R. Sean Morrison, director of the Lilian and Benjamin Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute

“A beacon in the dark night of our healthcare system today. This is a must-read.”

– Donna Karan, fashion designer and founder of the Urban Zen Foundation

“Weaving together the wisdom of ancient traditions and the experience of those in the caring professions today, Awake at the Bedside is a deeply moving, poetic and practical guide to those caring for and the dying.”

– Stephen Batchelor, author of After Buddhism

“In the practice of medicine in the U.S., the act of dying has been completely separated from the care of the patient, yet this process can give one the deepest of gifts—an insight into what living a life really means. This wonderful volume will not only relieve our anxiety and fear but will allow us to embrace what is at the end of the path; it will allow our own awakening.”

– James R. Doty, MD, founder and director of The Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education

“For anybody who works in palliative care, this book is an absolute treat.”

– IAHPC News, International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care