Awakening Social Responsibility
Joan shares her journey from the civil rights movement to Buddhism, highlighting the awakening of social responsibility through her encounters with figures like thich nhat Hanh and DT Suzuki. Her shift in perspective led to a deep understanding of how to navigate suffering and cultivate a compassionate heart and mind.In this clip
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[Unedited] Joan Halifax with Krista Tippett
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