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Joan Halifax is a clearheaded and fearless traveler and in this bookshe offers us a map of how to travel courageously and fruitfully, for our own benefit and the benefit of all beings.' From the foreword by Rebecca SolnitStanding at the Edge is an evocative examination of how we can respond to suffering, live our fullest lives, and remain open to the full spectrum of our human experience.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 wisdomand how we can transform our experience of suffering into the power of compassion for the benefit of others.Halifax has identified five psychological territories she calls Edge Statesaltruism, empathy, integrity, respect, and engagementthat epitomize strength of character. Yet each of these states can also be the cause of personal and social suffering. In this way, these five psychological experiences form edges, and it is only when we stand at these edges that we become open to the full range of our human experience and discover who we really are.Recounting the experiences of caregivers, activists, humanitarians, politicians, parents, and teachers, incorporating the wisdom of Zen traditions and mindfulness practices, and rooted in Halifaxs groundbreaking research on compassion, Standing at the Edge is destined to become a contemporary classic. A powerful guide on how to find the freedom we seek for others and ourselves, it is a book that will serve us all.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Standing at the Edge'? A: The main theme of 'Standing at the Edge' is the exploration of how we can respond to suffering and live our fullest lives by embracing five psychological territories: altruism, empathy, integrity, respect, and engagement.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Standing at the Edge' is Joan Halifax, a humanitarian, social activist, anthropologist, and Buddhist teacher.
- Q: What are Edge States as described in the book? A: Edge States are five psychological experiences identified by Joan Halifax that represent both strength of character and potential sources of personal and social suffering.
- Q: How does 'Standing at the Edge' integrate mindfulness practices? A: The book incorporates wisdom from Zen traditions and mindfulness practices to illustrate how contemplative practices can aid in social transformation and personal growth.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: 'Standing at the Edge' was published on November 12, 2019.
- Q: Is this book suitable for caregivers and activists? A: Yes, 'Standing at the Edge' recounts experiences of caregivers, activists, humanitarians, and others, making it relevant and beneficial for those in helping professions.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Standing at the Edge' has 304 pages.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is sold in new condition.
- Q: Can 'Standing at the Edge' help with personal transformation? A: Yes, the book serves as a powerful guide for personal transformation by helping readers understand and navigate their experiences of suffering and compassion.