In Ostaseski's groundbreaking book, *The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully*, author/teacher advocates for active engagement with life by reflecting on how death informs our relationships. He stresses that death isn't just an event at the end of life but a constant presence that shapes our everyday experiences. Ostaseski lectures and teaches at major educational, medical and spiritual centers around the globe,
Cofounder of the Zen Hospice Project and founder of the Metta Institute. Ostaseski has lectured at Harvard Medical School, the Mayo Clinic, Wisdom.2.0. He views death as a constant teacher, a point of transformation not only for the dying but also for those who witness it. He teaches that in being fully present, especially during suffering, we can transform pain into compassion and shape how we live more authentically.
His books are available for purchase here: https://bookshop.org/shop/bevival
Read our interview with him here: https://www.bevival.com/read/exit-interview-frank-ostaseski