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Roshi Joan Halifax is an American Zen Buddhist teacher, anthropologist, and social activist renowned for her work in end-of-life care and engaged Buddhism. Born on July 30, 1942, in Hanover, New Hampshire, she has dedicated her life to integrating Buddhist practice with social action.
In 1990, she founded the Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she serves as Abbot and Head Teacher. Upaya focuses on the integration of Zen practice with social engagement, offering programs that address areas such as death and dying, prison outreach, environmental issues, and women's rights.
Roshi Joan Halifax is an American Zen Buddhist teacher, anthropologist, and social activist renowned for her work in end-of-life care and engaged Buddhism. Born on July 30, 1942, in Hanover, New Hampshire, she has dedicated her life to integrating Buddhist practice with social action.
In 1990, she founded the Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she serves as Abbot and Head Teacher. Upaya focuses on the integration of Zen practice with social engagement, offering programs that address areas such as death and dying, prison outreach, environmental issues, and women's rights.
