Awakening to Love
The American author, feminist, and social activist on the active compassion that underpins a genuinely spiritual life.
bell hooks
bell hooks (1952–2021) was an acclaimed intellectual, feminist theorist, cultural critic, writer, and Distinguished Professor-in-Residence at Berea College in her native Kentucky, where she also founded the bell hooks Institute.
Magazine | Openings, The Archives
Past Lives, Present Issues
bell hooks on Buddhism and love
IdeasMagazine | Special Section
Waking up to Racism
Dharma, Diversity, and Race
IdeasMagazine | Special Section
Agent of Change
An interview with bell hooks
Get Daily Dharma in your email
Start your day with a fresh perspective
Explore timeless teachings through modern methods.
With Stephen Batchelor, Sharon Salzberg, Andrew Olendzki, and more
See Our Courses