About the keynote:

In her keynote, Joan Halifax will talk about her recent book: 'Standing at the Edge. Finding freedom where fear and courage meet. ' Recounting the experiences of caregivers, activists, humanitarians, politicians, parents, and teachers, incorporating the wisdom of Zen traditions and mindfulness practices, and rooted in Halifax's groundbreaking research on compassion, the talk will be an examination of how we can respond to suffering, live our fullest lives, and remain open to the full spectrum of our human experience.   

About the speaker:

Joan Halifax has enriched thousands of lives around the world through her work as a humanitarian, a social activist, an anthropologist, and as a Buddhist teacher. Over many decades, she has also collaborated with neuroscientists, clinicians, and psychologists to understand how contemplative practice can be a vehicle for social transformation. Through her unusual background, she developed an understanding of how our greatest challenges can become the most valuable source of our wisdom.