從臨終陪伴到生命陪伴—以《菩提道次第廣論》「死無常」之觀點為啟發=From the Dying Accompany to the Life Care--The Concept on the Impermanence of the Death of《The Great Treatise on the Stages of The Path to Enlightenment》
Nowadays the medical concept has changed from “cure” to “care”, and therefore, the important problems that the dying life will face are the medical choice or spiritual accompanionship. Based on the classic《The Great Treatise on the Stages The Path to Enlightenment》 , this study states the philosophyies of "impermanence of the death," the drawbacks of wasting time or commiting evil action, and the unique advantages of doing beneficent works to people . Because of the awareness of mutual benefits, intensive spiritual practice, and inspiration of the wisdom about death and life,the regrets in life at facing dying are reduced This study also describes the life accompany on the deathbed, the life attitude towards the dying, advantages and disadvantages of medical choice, and the significance of spiritual blessings. Besides, it showed the evelasting spirit of hospice care and of life in the lead by the other life. When facing the dying,if the companions can’t give up the medical treatment, the dying life will suffer from tortures. Instead, the quality of spiritual care of the dying life can be promoted by refusing invasive treatment. From the researcher’s mother and a number of dying life care experience, the researcher finds that the dying life and family members can enhance their spiritual level and go beyond the fear of death through care and companionship. When people expands their life patterns, the companions can realize that it is happier to give than to receive; at the same time, the dying can die a natural death with dignity. The main findings and conclusions are as follows: First, everybody must die, and it comes at any time. We take nothing with us when we die. Therefore, we have to spur on striving after virtue and practicing good deeds to die a natural death at the end of life. Second, by refusing the invasive treatment, the dying life doesn’t have to suffer physically and mentally anymore, and dies naturally and peacefully. Third, let everyone do the best to learn constantly and attain growth while alive, and develop the greatest value of life. In addition, let everyone heal himself and others by caring for the lives tolerantly and mercifully. The researcher hopes that the subjective experience of this study can be helpful for the dying and their family members. The researcher also anticipates that the study can provide people with a new understanding and attitude toward "the dying", and keep away from the unnecessary sadness and sorrow.
