Upaya Zen Center's Dharma Podcast
Buddhist Talk
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.
Location:
Santa Fe, NM
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@upayazen
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.upaya.org/
Email:
upaya@upaya.org
Episodes
Gathering Dharma with Joan Halifax & Matthew Kozan Palevsky: Giving Life to Life: The Power of Social and Environmental Engagement
1/6/2025
In this final session of the 2024 Gathering Dharma series, Roshi Joan Halifax and Sensei Kozan explore how Buddhist practice and social activism are deeply intertwined. Drawing on examples from influential figures like Dr. Ambedkar’s work […]
Duration:01:32:35
Gathering Dharma with Sharon Salzberg & Frank Ostaseski: The Spirit of Service
12/31/2024
In this Gathering Dharma session, Buddhist teachers Sharon Salzberg and Frank Ostaseski explore the profound nature of service and compassion. Drawing from their extensive spiritual and humanitarian work, they reveal service as spiritual practice and state […]
Duration:01:35:02
Giver, Receiver and Gift
12/23/2024
In this final Wednesday Night Dharma Talk of 2024, Sensei Monshin explores the deeper meaning of giving during the holiday season. Drawing from both Buddhist teachings about dana paramita (the […]
Duration:00:43:28
Begin Again
12/16/2024
Senseis Kodo and Kozan share reflections from Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind, the nature of effort, and self-judgement in practice.
Duration:00:44:54
Dharma Plants and Seeds of Service: Rohatsu 2024 (6 of 6)
12/15/2024
On the final full day of Rohatsu, Senseis Kaz and Genzan discuss the origin, manifestation, and potential of spiritual practice. Sensei Kaz highlights the life and teachings of Roshi Joan and her deep and meaningful contributions to […]
Duration:00:41:43
Flower Womb World: Gratitude and Timeless Practice: Rohatsu 2024 (5 of 6)
12/15/2024
On the fifth full day of Rohatsu, Sensei Kaz and Wendy Lau explore the roots of Buddhist teachings. Kaz reflects on an excerpt from the Avatamsaka Sutra, and discusses themes of spiritual beliefs and practices in the […]
Duration:00:40:43
Ordinary Wisdom: Rohatsu 2024 (4 of 6)
12/15/2024
On the fourth full day of Rohatsu, Senseis Kaz and Shinzan explore the interplay of spiritual insight and practical or “common sense” wisdom. Sensei Kaz emphasizes maintaining ethical boundaries in spiritual practice, warning against neglecting common sense […]
Duration:00:33:44
Fresh and Alive: The Full and Present Moment: Rohatsu 2024 (3 of 6)
12/15/2024
During this third full day of Rohatsu Sesshin, Senseis Kaz and Monshin delve into zazen as a “distillation of the highest wisdom.” They discuss how we often selectively choose what receives our attention, […]
Duration:00:42:32
Wisdom Beyond Wisdom: One Finger Zen: Rohatsu 2024 (2 of 6)
12/14/2024
On the second full day of Rohatsu, Senseis Kaz and Kozan delve into the concept of ‘wisdom beyond wisdom’ (Prajna Paramita) and reflect on the importance of faith in the teachings and sitting practice. Kaz reframes ‘attaining’ […]
Duration:00:39:41
Waking up to the Life That Is Forever: Samvega and Pasada: Rohatsu 2024 (1 of 6)
12/14/2024
On this first full day of Rohatsu Sesshin, Roshi Joan, alongside Senseis Kaz and Kodo, offers practical guidance for this time of deep practice. Kaz and Roshi address the heightened states of suffering that can arise during […]
Duration:00:37:45
Gratefulness & Generosity 2024: Beyond Thank You: Cultivating Deep Gratitude in Challenging Times
12/14/2024
This session of Gratefulness and Generosity, led by Roshi Joan Halifax and Frank Ostaseski, explores the transformative power of gratitude. Through personal stories and deep reflection, Frank and Roshi frame gratitude as a fundamental practice that […]
Duration:01:28:31
One Buddha is Not Enough
12/2/2024
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, […]
Duration:00:45:34
Winter Is Coming
11/25/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:45:33
The Heart of Change: Final Insights on Awakened Action Part B: Awakened Action (Part 9 of 9)
11/24/2024
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 […]
Duration:01:00:05
The Heart of Change: Final Insights on Awakened Action Part A: Awakened Action (Part 8 of 9)
11/24/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:43:10
Grandmother’s Heart: Compassion, Wisdom, and the Moral Imperative: Awakened Action (Part 7 of 9)
11/24/2024
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 […]
Duration:01:06:54
Embracing Struggles and Finding Refuge: Awakened Action (Part 6 of 9)
11/24/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:48:42
Sacred Conversations: Grief, Connection, and Action: Awakened Action (Part 5 of 9)
11/24/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:38:15
The Politics and Practice of Storytelling: Awakened Action (Part 4 of 9)
11/24/2024
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 […]
Duration:01:26:23
The Power of Narratives in Transformative Action: Awakened Action (Part 3 of 9)
11/24/2024
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, […]
Duration:01:05:34