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Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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The Upaya Dharma Podcast features Wednesday evening Dharma Talks and recordings from Upaya’s diverse array of programs. Our podcasts exemplify Upaya’s focus on socially engaged Buddhism, including prison work, end-of-life care, serving the homeless, training in socially engaged practices, peace & nonviolence, compassionate care training, and delivering healthcare in the Himalayas.
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Sensei Kozan Palevsky gives a Thanksgiving dharma talk about gratitude and the first paramita of generosity. He tells the harrowing story of Buddha offering his life to a starving tiger, and asks us to consider what we would generously offer our lives for. Kozan reminds us that we do not become Buddhas alone but with and through each other. Source…
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In this Wednesday night Dharma talk, Sensei Genzan brings his whole self to a mesmerizing and deeply heartfelt exploration of the Dharma. Reflecting on the nature of winter, Genzan invites us to ponder questions we rarely ask, encouraging a fresh perspective on the season’s quiet beauty and challenges. Drawing on the rich symbolism of winter in Zen…
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This is a continuation of the final session of the Awakened Action series, where … the faculty share their final thoughts on the themes explored throughout the program. They discuss the importance of using intergenerational connections, civil disobedience, and environmental activism in creating a just and compassionate society, emphasizing how thes…
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In the final session of the Awakened Action series, the faculty share their final thoughts on the themes explored throughout the program. They discuss the importance of using intergenerational connections, civil disobedience, and environmental activism in creating a just and compassionate society, emphasizing how these actions shape a collective fu…
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In Part 7 of the Awakened Action series, Christiana Figueres opens with a poignant reflection on the world her grandchild is entering. Grappling with this question, she recalls the teaching of “grandmother’s heart”—a heart rooted in deep compassion and equanimity, balanced in the face of both joy and suffering. The conversation continues with Roshi…
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In Part 6 of the Awakened Action series, Rebecca Solnit reflects on her experiences with trees, the role of joy in activism, and the complexity of human nature. She highlights the importance of balancing struggle with the pursuit of beauty, joy, and abundance, as well as the importance of preserving natural wonders for future generations. Rebecca s…
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In Part 5 of the Awakened Action series, Terry Williams recounts the deeply personal and transformative stories of navigating family tensions, cultural expectations, and environmental crises. Through reflections on conversations with her father about vulnerability and the line between public and private truths, Terry explores the challenges of grie…
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In Part 4 of the Awakened Action Series, Rebecca Solnit continues the theme of the importance of storytelling. Rebecca discusses the role stories have in shaping our perceptions and actions, with a particular emphasis on challenging limiting narratives and promoting stories of bravery, kindness, and trust. This session also touches on the concept o…
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In Part 3 of the Awakened Action series, Roshi Joan Halifax and Terry Williams bring their depth and sincerity to bear. They explore the profound interconnection between social and environmental responsibility, contemplative practice, and storytelling. Weaving together historical, legendary, and archetypal perspectives on the Buddha’s life, this se…
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In Part 2 of the Awakened Action series, faculty members Roshi Joan, Valerie Brown, Rebecca Solnit, and Terry Williams explore the power of embracing interdependence, hope, and agency in uncertain times. They critique consumer culture’s focus on individual comfort and ease, advocating for a deeper, more connected sense of self grounded in meaning, …
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In Part 1 of the Awakened Action series, Roshi Joan Halifax expresses heartfelt gratitude for the Upaya community—residents, staff, teachers, and participants, both onsite and online—who have come together to cultivate a space for connection, learning, […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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In this session of Gathering Dharma, Roshi Joan Halifax emphasizes the importance of courage, community, and compassionate engagement in turbulent times, encouraging people to transform fear into an ally and pursue joy […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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In this session of the Fall Practice Period, Senseis Monshin, Kozan, and Shinzan introduce key teachers, teachings, and historical context which impacted the era of Zen this practice period focuses on. Each of the Five […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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In this Love and Death program session Frank Ostaseski tenderly leads participants into the concepts and practice of metta. Frank discusses near and far enemies of the four brahmaviharas (loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity) […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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In this Love and Death program session Frank Ostaseski tenderly leads participants into the concepts and practice of metta. Frank discusses near and far enemies of the four brahmaviharas (loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity) […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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In this Gathering Dharma 2024 program session, Sensei Kathie Fischer discusses the stories and awakenings of women ancestors. In the midst of these poems of awakening Kathie picks on an important interpretation of meditation […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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