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Sunday, June 30 • 9:30am - 10:45am
The Healing Power of Compassion

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This talk is a deep dive into the obstacles we face in our encounter with suffering, and the practices we can engage in to transform them into the strengths that foster resilience and moral character. We will look at the edge states associated with Altruism, Empathy, Integrity, Respect, and Engagement, as well as their shadows--Pathological Altruism, Empathic Distress, Moral Suffering, Disrespect, and Burnout.

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Roshi Joan Halifax

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... Read More →


Sunday June 30, 2019 9:30am - 10:45am MDT
Auditorium - Four Pillars - - Sun Valley Community School