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Ep. 421: The Gifts of Ram Dass' Legacy w/ Ram Dev & Roshi Joan Halifax

Mindrolling with Raghu Markus - January 07, 2022 15:50 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 468 ratings
Raghu Markus, Ram Dev, and Roshi Joan Halifax explore the gifts of Ram Dass’s legacy, including his honesty, sense of humor, loving awareness practice, and so much more. Get more wisdom from both Ram Dev (Dale Borglum) and Roshi Joan Halifax on the Be Here Now Network See Privacy Poli...

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Ep. 147 – Being Ram Dass with Roshi Joan Halifax and Rameshwar Das

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg - February 08, 2021 17:29 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 589 ratings
For episode 147 of the Metta Hour, Sharon speaks with her longtime friends and colleagues Rameshwar Das and Roshi Joan Halifax Ph.D. about the new book, “Being Ram Dass.” This intimate conversation begins with Rameshwar Das and Roshi reflect on the first time they met Ram Dass and thei...

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On Death and Dying with Roshi Joan Halifax

Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - August 05, 2019 13:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratings
Though there is no more human experience than death, it’s one of the most challenging topics to explore. Today we have the pleasure and privilege of learning from a true pioneer in the field of end-of-life care: Roshi Joan Halifax. As you may know, “roshi” is a title for the honored teacher of a ...

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Ep. 88 – Frank Ostaseski celebrating Joan Halifax Book “Standing at the Edge”

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg - December 24, 2018 19:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 589 ratings
In Episode 88 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon joins Frank Ostaseski at an event that was recorded live at the JCC Manhattan in September of 2018 in celebration of Joan Halifax’s new book release, “Standing at the Edge.” Due to travel complications, Joan was unable to join this event ...

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Joan Halifax - Defining Moments In Our Lives: Where Fear and Courage Meet

Untangle - July 17, 2018 03:06 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 680 ratings
Roshi Joan Halifax is a Buddhist teacher, Zen priest, medical anthropologist, author, and pioneer in the field of end-of-life care. Her new book, "Standing at the Edge: Finding Freedom Where Fear and Courage Meet," is brilliant. The potential for transformation, she believes, exists within all of...

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291: Roshi Joan Halifax

Duncan Trussell Family Hour - June 24, 2018 05:25 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10.2K ratings
Roshi Joan Halifax is an abbot at the Upaya Zen Center is Santa Fe.  She's also a peace worker, an activist, an author, and a personal inspiration.  Her book "Standing At The Edge: Finding Freedom Where Fear And Courage Meet" is an exploration of the way that states like altruism, empathy, integ...

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Ep. 74 - Roshi Joan Halifax

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg - June 11, 2018 23:54 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 589 ratings
For the 74th episode of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with Roshi Joan Halifax about cultivating the qualities of a compassionate life found in her newest book: Standing at the Edge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

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#137: Roshi Joan Halifax, 'Turning Towards the Suffering'

Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris - May 30, 2018 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11.1K ratings
Roshi Joan Halifax came to New York City by way of New Orleans in the '60s with a thirst to engage in social justice, protesting "everything related to discrimination," she said, and the Vietnam War. Halifax, whose latest book is called "Standing at the Edge: Finding Freedom Where Fear and Courag...

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Roshi Joan Halifax: Empathy's Double-Edge

Tricycle Talks - May 03, 2018 17:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 251 ratings
Altruism. Empathy. Integrity. Respect. Engagement. These five psychological states are keys to living a compassionate, courageous life, according to Buddhist teacher, anthropologist, and social activist Roshi Joan Halifax. However, each has the potential to become counter-productive: altruism can...

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Standing at the Edge, with Roshi Joan Halifax

Deconstructing Yourself - March 15, 2018 05:20 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 378 ratings
Roshi Joan Halifax speaks with host Michael W. Taft about her new book, Standing at the Edge, the shadow sides of altruism, empathy, integrity, respect, engagement, and rays of hope in current times. Roshi Joan Halifax, Ph.D. is a Buddhist teacher, Zen priest, anthropologist, and pione...

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Ep. 229 - Standing at the Edge with Roshi Joan Halifax

Mindrolling with Raghu Markus - March 02, 2018 23:48 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 468 ratings
This week, Roshi Joan Halifax returns to the show for a conversation around finding freedom at the edge where fear and courage meet.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Joan Halifax — Buoyancy Rather Than Burnout in Our Lives

On Being with Krista Tippett - October 12, 2017 15:48 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 9.6K ratings
It’s easy to despair at all the bad news and horrific pictures that come at us daily. But Roshi Joan Halifax says this is a form of empathy that works against us. There’s such a thing as pathological altruism. This zen abbot and medical anthropologist has nourishing wisdom as we face suffering ...

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On Being with Krista Tippett - October 12, 2017 15:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9.6K ratings
It’s easy to despair at all the bad news and horrific pictures that come at us daily. But Roshi Joan Halifax say this is a form of empathy that works against us. There’s such a thing as pathological altruism. This zen abbot and medical anthropologist has nourishing wisdom as we face suffering i...

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Ep. 109 - The Five Invitations with Frank Ostaseski, Roshi Joan Halifax and Raghu Markus

Ram Dass Here And Now - April 05, 2017 04:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2.3K ratings
Ram Dass is joined by Roshi Joan Halifax, Raghu Markus and the author of “The Five Invitations,” Frank Ostaseski, to talk about his book and how death offers a path to radical transformation. Frank Ostaseski is a leader in contemplative end-of-life care. His book, "The Five Invitations,...

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Roshi Joan Halifax: Being with Dying

CIIS Public Programs - January 11, 2017 23:31 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 109 ratings
Zen priest, author, and pioneer in the field of end-of-life care Roshi Joan Halifax is joined in conversation by Brenda Salgado about death and dying, Buddhism, and social activism.

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Ep. 135 - Roshi Joan Halifax & “Negative Capability”

Mindrolling with Raghu Markus - November 28, 2015 06:24 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 468 ratings
Roshi expounds on the transformation of doubt, rootlessness, suffering and meaninglessness into a true “refuge of truth.” At this time of the horrific terror events in Paris, Beirut and Mali, how do we come to terms with severe crisis, either individual or societal? How does the Romantic...

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JOAN HALIFAX and RAGHU MARKUS

Duncan Trussell Family Hour - May 04, 2015 17:12 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 10.2K ratings
Roshi Joan Halifax and Raghu Markus join the DTFH to discuss love, courage, and Zen.  Recorded at the spring retreat in Maui!

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Ep. 77 - Roshi Joan Halifax

Mindrolling with Raghu Markus - August 23, 2014 16:43 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 468 ratings
Roshi Joan honors us with her wisdom and illuminated presence. She gets into the need for authentic daily practice and avoidance of the quick fix...dealing with moral distress...actualized compassion and retaining buoyancy in a difficult world...Thich Nhat Hanh and Alan Watts's influence...

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RAM DASS and ROSHI JOAN HALIFAX!!!!!!!

Duncan Trussell Family Hour - May 10, 2013 21:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10.2K ratings
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Joan Halifax — A Midwife to the Dying

On Being with Krista Tippett - December 01, 2005 17:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 9.6K ratings
The Terri Schiavo case earlier this year raised ethical and medical issues that remain with us today. But missing in that debate was a real attention to the quality and the meaning of death. Joan Halifax tells us what she’s learned and how she lives differently after three decades accompanying ...