Sacred Journey/Living Purposefully and Dying Gracefully

To understand death a person must try to understand the purpose of life and the relationship between life and death. The two are partners each providing a context for the other. Death is not a period but merely a pause on a long journey. When life and death are accepted as having real meaning and purpose and death is understood and accepted as a part of the human journey then the fear of death disappears and life can be lived fully. This book is about the relationship between life and death and the how and why'of organizing one's life in a way that leads to expansion and growth and that its helpful in preparing for the transition we call death. Swami Rama brought up in the ancient cave monasteries is not only a rare yogi but also a scientist and a social reformer. He is the author of numerous books a poet painter master architect musician and an expert in many sciences and systems if philosophy. He is the founder of the Himalayan International Institute of Yoga Science and Philosphy and of the Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust and Medical College.