Tribute to Thich Nhat Hanh by Joan Halifax
Tribute to Thich Nhat Hahn By Joan Halifax In the mid-1960s the war in Vietnam was raging and so were many of us young people in the United States. The civil rights movement and the anti-war movement converged at a time when those of us in our 20s were meeting a frontier of consciousness that focused […]
Thich Nhat Hanh – A Very Personal and Planetary Impact by Gigi Coyle
I remember the first steps I walked behind Thich Nhat Hanh, fondly called Thay, on the trail winding thru the woods towards the summit called the power point at The Ojai Foundation…
December 2021: New Offerings Re-Calling Our Ancestors & Council & Social Equity
As the end of the calendar year approaches we are taking stock of the gifts and challenges of 2021. Winter offers us a profound opportunity to reflect and renew as the light wanes and the new year ahead comes into focus. What are you celebrating from the past year? What are you grieving? What are […]
November 2021: Catching Up With Fire
Greetings from Ojai. Nearly four years ago, The Ojai Foundation (TOF) entered a new and challenging time in its history. The Thomas Fire, followed shortly thereafter by the Covid-19 pandemic, drastically altered the context within which TOF operates, revealing large and difficult decisions. For years now, we have been grappling with these issues, and […]
September 2021: Upcoming Events & We’re Hiring
Greetings from Ojai, In recent months we have learned a new word that is worth sharing, worth remembering, and worth deeply contemplating. It is a word that says so much, so profoundly, so concisely. It provides both instruction and a pathway forward, offering much-needed guidance in a time of profound uncertainty. The word is rematriation, defined […]
August 2021: Autumn Events & We’re Hiring
The morning fog has been an extra special treat this summer, with the ridge as dry as many remember ever seeing it. We are in a severe drought in California, as well as neighboring states in the West. We are grateful for every cool, moist moment that comes our way…
April 2021: Welcome Anew
We are excited to re-welcome the public to The Ojai Foundation Land Sanctuary this spring. Hope to see you at one of our COVID-safe events…
March 2021: Openings, Possibilities & Passings
Open House, Council Training, and More
December 2020: A Parting Message From Laura Whitney
After nearly twenty years of service to The Ojai Foundation, Laura Whitney is transitioning out of her role. We are deeply grateful for her dedication, generosity, and support.
November 2020: Autumn News
This past March, The Ojai Foundation (TOF) was poised to reopen for day use after several years of deep recovery and reimagination after the Thomas Fire…