Frank Ostaseski: Mindfulness & End-of-Life Care

Who Is Frank Ostaseski? Mindfulness Teacher & End-of-Life Care Pioneer

Frank Ostaseski is a renowned meditation teacher and co-founder of the groundbreaking Zen Hospice Project. In 2004, he established the Metta Institute, which provides professional training in mindfulness-based compassionate care.

Fearless Open-Hearted Awareness: A 4-Part Series

Most people develop unconscious habits around how they face endings. This transformative series helps you explore your relationship with life transitions through non-judgmental awareness.

Session 1: How Embracing Uncertainty Leads to Fulfillment

• Discover why resisting uncertainty creates suffering
• Learn meditation techniques to welcome the unknown
• Practical tools for finding peace in impermanence

Session 2: Learning to Love Endings

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Session 3: Cultivating Fierce Open Receptivity

• Develop radical acceptance through mindfulness
• Balance strength with vulnerability
• Transform fear into compassionate presence

Session 4: Becoming More Curious and Less Critical

• Replace judgment with investigative awareness
• Cultivate beginner's mind in daily life
• Apply curiosity to difficult emotions

Why These Teachings Matter

Frank Ostaseski's approach blends:
- Zen Buddhism principles
- Contemplative care methodologies
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction

His work helps both caregivers and individuals develop emotional resilience while facing life's most challenging transitions.

Key Takeaways

1. Endings are natural teachers when met with awareness
2. Uncertainty becomes a path to growth when embraced
3. Compassion begins with non-judgmental self-awareness