Video Clips
Maki Kawamura — Stories with Dying Patients in Japan
07:06
Five Minutes With Maki
A compilation of short responses to deep questions.
07:00
My Work With The Dying
Finding joy amidst cancer at "House of Joy" and coming alive "Now and Here" at a hospice.
10:08
A Businessman's Journey Home
Moving story of a highly successful businessman suddenly diagnosed with cancer, with 1 month to live.
06:02
Does A Cloud Die?
Holding grief of loss while expanding your awareness to the larger flow of nature.
04:03
Grieving Death, Celebrating Life
A powerful story of a father who suddenly lost his 21-year old son.
05:06
Is Death A "Failure?"
Does death take away life, or is death giving us life?
03:56
Knowing Your Values
"Value cards" for conversations on death and dying. Recommended for all ages. :)
04:17
Bridging Hope And Reality
Deep listening to understand the needs of a dying person.
01:40
More Than Just Suffering!
The way many dying patients and their families regained the spark in their eyes. :)
04:49
Too Young To Think About Death?
It's never too early to understand who you are, what you value and the reason for your existence. :)
03:08
What Makes My Mom My Mom?
A daughter's powerful shift in her relationship with her mother in her last days.
05:55
Four Types Of Death
Overcoming fear of certain kinds of death.
08:07
Being A Good Caregiver
Moving from fear to warmth.
02:42
What Does A Dying Person Want?
Experiences that taught me the importance of letting go of pre-conceived notions.
03:37
What I Value Most!
That's how I hope to live every moment, upto the last moment of my life.
04:27
Dissolving Into The Beyond!
Let's practice now, when the seas are calm. May Peace Prevail On Earth.
03:53
(Bonus) I'm Dying!
Reflections from a Stanford Professor's course on "Love and Death."
06:24
(Bonus) Examining Our Fears
In response to "What will happen to my schizophrenic son after I pass away?"
02:29
(Bonus) Everyone A Divine Spark!
Open yourself a little bit wider each day, to see that divine spark.
02:11
Living-Dying Pod Invite By Maki
Collectively exploring what death and dying mean to each of us, like peeling an onion layer by layer. https://pod.servicespace.org/apply/dying