Gisèle Laberge

Gisèle Laberge is a long-time student of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. She is a senior teacher and meditation instructor in the Buddhist and Shambhala traditions. A professor of philosophy for 30 years, Ms. Laberge now occasionally accompanies dying children, young people, and their parents, helping them live their last moments as peacefully as possible. She created and continues to direct "Year to Live: Contemplation of Life in Relation to Death" workshops.