Brightly Shining Jewel
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ISBN 978-1-998248-13-1 / 5.5" x 8.5" / PDF / 82 pages / Illustrated throughout / Bibliographic resources included
Text copyright © 2023 by Monica Sanford & Frances Lee / Artwork by Dana Hoey using Mid-Journey AI / Design by Dana Hoey / Layout by Tristan Angieri
“This Guidebook makes a significant contribution to the field of chaplaincy. Chaplains-in-training offer their reflections on spiritual formation and deepening their commitment to injustice as caregivers. Their stories come alive and show us where more connections and commitment to training are needed. The question for me becomes can we attract non-traditional students (those not preparing for chaplaincy in theological schools) to consider chaplaincy and create a pathway for them to access training and move into positions to support underrepresented populations. This is a real gem. Many thanks to Frances, Keila, and Dana for their work on the Guidebook and creating a sparkling ‘Jewel.’”
- Dr. Cheryl A. Giles, Francis Greenwood Peabody Senior Lecturer on Pastoral Care and Counseling, Harvard Divinity School
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
Interfaith Chaplaincy as Right Livelihood
- What a Buddhist Chaplain Does
- Chaplain Training and Spiritual Formation
- Landscape of the Profession
The Third Jewel: Sangha as a Refuge for Chaplains
- Community Support
- Teacher Support
- Buddhist Study and Practice
Polishing the Jewel: Including Chaplains in Your Sangha
- Endorsement and Certification
- Spiritual Care for the Sangha
- Anti-racism, Justice, and Accessibility
Becoming a Wish-Fulfilling Jewel: Nurturing Chaplains in Your Sangha
- Peer Networks and Community Partnerships
- Financial Support
Our Hopes
Appendices
- About Our Research
- Resources for Buddhist Chaplains and Communities
- Resources for Creating Diverse and Inclusive Buddhist Communities
- Bibliography on Buddhism and Social Justice
- Bibliography on Buddhist Chaplaincy
