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Life on the Edge

by Joan Halifax| December 27, 2020

Life on the Edge

Buddhist teacher Joan Halifax describes five “edge states” where courage meets fear and freedom meets suffering.

Yes, We Can Have Hope

by Joan Halifax| March 10, 2020

Yes, We Can Have Hope

Roshi Joan Halifax reflects on the idea of “wise hope” and why we should open ourselves to it.

You Are Already Dying

by Joan Halifax| January 10, 2019

You Are Already Dying

The most profound meditation, says Joan Halifax, is contemplating the certainty of your own death.

What Happens When a Government Loses Its Compassion?

by Joan Halifax| November 26, 2018

What Happens When a Government Loses Its Compassion?

Without compassion, everyone is worse off. Zen teacher Roshi Joan Halifax comments on the Trump administration’s family separation policy.

Help When Your Heart Breaks

by Joan Halifax| June 21, 2018

Help When Your Heart Breaks

Caring for people who are suffering is a loving, even heroic calling, but it takes a toll. Roshi Joan Halifax teaches this five-step program to care for yourself while caring for others.

Stand Against Suffering: A Call to Action by Buddhist Teachers

by Bhikkhu Bodhi, Myokei Caine-Barrett, Norman Fischer, Joan Halifax, Mushim Patricia Ikeda, Jack Kornfield, Ethan Nichtern, Roshi Pat Enkyo O'Hara, Lama Rod Owens, Greg Snyder, Gina Sharpe, Rev. angel Kyodo williams and Jan Willis| August 21, 2017

Stand Against Suffering: A Call to Action by Buddhist Teachers

Thirteen leading Buddhist teachers call on Buddhists and all people of faith to take a stand against policies of the new administration.

The Dalai Lama, Heart of Compassion

by Joan Halifax| July 21, 2017

The Dalai Lama, Heart of Compassion

Roshi Joan Halifax reflects on personal moments with the Dalai Lama that exemplified his compassion and wisdom.

And Yet, Dogs Find Me

by Joan Halifax| July 12, 2017

And Yet, Dogs Find Me

In this excerpt from the new book “The Dharma of Dogs,” Zen teacher Roshi Joan Halifax recalls her good fortune with four-legged friends.

May We Be Safe

by Joan Halifax| May 5, 2016

May We Be Safe

In this personal story of waking up on the spot, Joan Halifax recalls a lesson that won’t be forgotten.

A New Democracy

by Joan Halifax| March 25, 2009

A New Democracy

Part one of Joan Halifax’s teaching, A New Democracy: The Koan of Servant Leadership, which she gave on January 21, 2009 at Upaya Zen Center.

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