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I've worked in the prison system, on death row and maximum security. I did that work for six years. I've worked with some of the most difficult people in our society. Buddhism was accessible and helpful for these individuals.


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Author Bio


  • NameJoan Halifax
  • DescriptionAmerican Zen Buddhist roshi, anthropologist, ecologist, and civil rights activist
  • Born1942
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionAnthropologist