Roshi Joan Halifax
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Roshi Joan Halifax Biography
Roshi Joan Halifax, Ph.D., is a Buddhist teacher, Zen priest, anthropologist, and pioneer in the field of end-of-life care. She is Founder, Abbot, and Head Teacher of Upaya Institute and Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She received her Ph.D. in medical anthropology in 1973 and has lectured on the subject of death and dying at many academic institutions and medical centers around the world. She received a National Science Foundation Fellowship in Visual Anthropology, was an Honorary Research Fellow in Medical Ethnobotany at Harvard University, was a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the Library of Congress, and received an Honorary Doctorate of Science from Honorary Doctorate from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, University of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2021.
From 1972-1975, she worked with psychiatrist Stanislav Grof at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center with dying cancer patients. She has continued to work with dying people and their families, and to teach health care professionals and family caregivers the psycho-social, ethical, and spiritual aspects of care of the dying. She is Director of the Project on Being with Dying, and Founder of the Upaya Prison Project that develops programs on meditation for prisoners. She is also founder of the Nomads Clinic in Nepal.
She studied for a decade with Zen Teacher Seung Sahn and was a teacher in the Kwan Um Zen School. She received the Lamp Transmission from Thich Nhat Hanh and was given Inka by Roshi Bernie Glassman.
A Founding Teacher of the Zen Peacemaker Order and founder of Prajna Mountain Buddhist Order, her work and practice for more than four decades has focused on engaged Buddhism. Her books include: “The Human Encounter with Death” (with Stanislav Grof); “The Fruitful Darkness, A Journey Through Buddhist Practice”; “Simplicity in the Complex”: “A Buddhist Life in America”; “Being with Dying: Cultivating Compassion and Wisdom in the Presence of Death”; and “Standing at the Edge: Finding Freedom Where Fear and Courage Meet”.
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Roshi Joan Halifax Videos
Standing At The Edge: Finding Freedom Where Fear And Courage Meet
Most Intimate: A Zen Approach to Life's Challenges
Being with Dying: Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of Death
The Fruitful Darkness: A Journey Through Buddhist Practice and Tribal Wisdom
A Buddhist Life in America: Simplicity in the Complex (Wit Lectures)
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Roshi Joan Halifax is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Faith & Religion, Spirituality, Environmental Activism, Health, Mental Health and Environment.
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Roshi Joan Halifax generally travels from New Mexico, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Roshi Joan Halifax is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Faith & Religion and Spirituality. The estimated speaking fee range to book Roshi Joan Halifax for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Roshi Joan Halifax generally travels from New Mexico, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sharon Salzberg, Mayim Bialik and Gabrielle Bernstein. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Roshi Joan Halifax for an upcoming event.
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Standing At The Edge: Finding Freedom Where Fear And Courage Meet
Most Intimate: A Zen Approach to Life's Challenges
Being with Dying: Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of Death
The Fruitful Darkness: A Journey Through Buddhist Practice and Tribal Wisdom
A Buddhist Life in America: Simplicity in the Complex (Wit Lectures)
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How do I book Roshi Joan Halifax to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Roshi Joan Halifax for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Roshi Joan Halifax, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Roshi Joan Halifax are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Roshi Joan Halifax, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Roshi Joan Halifax speak about?
Roshi Joan Halifax is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Faith & Religion, Spirituality, Environmental Activism, Health, Mental Health and Environment. -
Where does Roshi Joan Halifax travel from?
Roshi Joan Halifax generally travels from New Mexico, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Roshi Joan Halifax?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Roshi Joan Halifax for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Roshi Joan Halifax for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Roshi Joan Halifax or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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