Joan Halifax

Joan Halifax is a renowned American Buddhist teacher, anthropologist, and social activist known for her work in compassion, end-of-life care, and death awareness. She founded the Project to End Human Suffering and the Zen Hospice Project, promoting hospice care and mindful approaches to dying. Halifax integrates spiritual practice with social activism, emphasizing the importance of compassion, mindfulness, and understanding in healing individuals and communities. Her contributions have significantly advanced contemporary spirituality and palliative care, inspiring efforts to foster kindness and presence in facing life's difficult moments.