Beyond Death (Grace and Courage)

Author: (American) Wilbur, written by, Hu Yiumeng, translated by Liu Qingyan
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: The beautiful, lively, and intelligent woman Cui Ya met Ken Wilbur at the age of thirty-six and fell in love at first sight, leading to their marriage. However, just before the wedding, Cui Ya discovered she had breast cancer. Thus, a romantic and wonderful bond gave rise to a story of the two of them challenging the disease together. They endured five agonizing years, but ultimately, the tumor worsened, and the disease was incurable. During these five difficult years, the couple experienced their own pains and fears, as well as their own sacrifices. Mutual harm, hatred, resentment, and grievances were gradually dissolved through meditation and practice, elevating them to compassion and wisdom. Throughout this process, though the patient’s body suffered greatly, her heart remained free, joyful, full of vitality, and even had the capacity to show compassion in return—touching to read. In this death diary, the narration of the female protagonist and the explanation of the male protagonist are seamlessly interwoven, as if in dialogue and exchange, interpreting each other. This makes their inner experiences real life experiences. Whether as a story about a cancer patient, a guide for patients and caregivers, a moving love story, or an exploration of the great wisdom traditions of the world, the meaning of life, the examination of death and near-death, and the study of spiritual development, this book is highly successful. Being accepted by the "NatureHealth" magazine is an "act of grace." Accepting this fact is "courage." Fear of death reduces the vitality of life, while accepting death is for a better life. Grace and courage hold deep significance. Life is worthwhile, and humanity is noble—all within grace and courage.