Death and loss are inevitable and fundamental aspects of the human experience. The Buddha was in part inspired to set out on his own spiritual quest after witnessing aging, sickness, and death. It is, therefore, imperative that Buddhist teachers be confident and competent to minister to those experiencing loss and grief. This course will explore the dying process and death from biological, psychological, sociological, philosophical, and spiritual perspectives. The experience of grief, and how to offer care for bereaved individuals and families, will also be addressed in this course.