Tenzin Chödrön is a Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition who studied Buddhist philosophy intensively for many years, in addition to studying social work. She has worked in end of life care for 21 years, offering spiritual and counselling support to individuals and families, providing training to health-care practitioners on death and dying, and facilitating educational groups within the wider
community. Chödrön continues to present Spiritual Care with the Dying retreats and training, based on Buddhist contemplative practices and compassionate care.