Buddhist teacher Joan Halifax describes five “edge states” where courage meets fear and freedom meets suffering.
Yes, We Can Have Hope
Roshi Joan Halifax reflects on the idea of “wise hope” and why we should open ourselves to it.
Trailer: Go “Into the Heart of the Mountain” with Roshi Joan Halifax
The documentary film “Into the Heart of the Mountain,” follows Roshi Joan Halifax on her path to empower women and indigenous people to preserve their culture via Upaya’s Nomads Clinic.
Watch: Practices for When You Are Sick, led by Roshi Joan Halifax
Roshi Joan Halifax leads us through a short and simple practice to help us navigate the illness and fear brought on by the coronavirus crisis.
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.
Trevor Hall Is Making Music Out of “The Fruitful Darkness”
“She’s my role model,” says Trevor Hall of Roshi Joan Halifax, whose “The Fruitful Darkness” is a great inspiration behind his latest album.
Upaya Zen Center abbot loses cabin home to fire
Roshi Joan Halifax, abbot of Upaya Zen Center, shared Thursday that she lost her cabin at the Prajna Mountain Forest Refuge to a fire.
May We Be Safe
In this personal story of waking up on the spot, Joan Halifax recalls a lesson that won’t be forgotten.
Joshin Brian Byrnes appointed as Upaya vice-abbot
Roshi Joan Halifax and Joshin Brian ByrnesUpaya Zen Center has appointed Joshin Brian Byrnes, the center’s president, as vice-abbot. Byrnes is a student of the center’s abbot, Roshi Joan Halifax.
Joan Halifax: Fearless and Fragile
After a life time of contemplating death and caring for the dying, Zen teacher Joan Halifax reflects on her life’s work.