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
Buddhas and ancestors of old were as we
5/13/2024
Sensei Monshin assures us that we are not so different from the Buddhas and ancestors that inspire us. ”The Buddha way has been kept alive in so many cultures, conditions, […]
Duration:00:38:31
Reflections from Japan
5/6/2024
Fresh off a two-week pilgrimage to Japan, Roshi Joan and Upaya’s priests share reflections on their experience. For Roshi Joan, this pilgrimage was about connecting to the historical roots of […]
Duration:00:51:46
The Way Of Haiku: Waking Up Through Writing (9 of 9)
5/5/2024
This is the closing session of this program with Roshi Joan leading it with comments from the participants. To access the resources page for this program, please sign up by […]
Duration:00:32:49
The Way Of Haiku: Waking Up Through Writing (8 of 9)
5/5/2024
In this impassioned talk, Jimmy Baca shares deeply personal experiences to illustrate the transformative power of writing and the significance of engaging with the present through art. He recounts his […]
Duration:01:17:38
The Way Of Haiku: Waking Up Through Writing (7 of 9)
5/5/2024
Pico Iyer discusses Haiku as a reflection of Japanese culture, highlighting its brevity, impermanence, and communal aspect. He notes Haiku’s integration into modern Japanese life, from education to public displays, […]
Duration:00:49:34
The Way Of Haiku: Waking Up Through Writing (6 of 9)
5/5/2024
Jane Hirshfield reads a Haiku by Basho about a horse eating roadside rose mallow, highlighting its simplicity, descriptive nature, and the human perception it conveys. She elaborates on the poem’s […]
Duration:00:49:20
The Way Of Haiku: Waking Up Through Writing (5 of 9)
5/1/2024
Kazuaki Tanahashi and Peter Levitt’s discussion on Haiku delves into the depth and nuances of this poetic form, exploring its historical context, cultural significance, and the intricacies of its composition. […]
Duration:00:50:20
The Way Of Haiku: Waking Up Through Writing (4 of 9)
5/1/2024
Kazuaki Tanahashi and Peter Levitt’s discussion on Haiku delves into the depth and nuances of this poetic form, exploring its historical context, cultural significance, and the intricacies of its composition. […]
Duration:00:53:58
The Way Of Haiku: Waking Up Through Writing (3 of 9)
4/30/2024
Beth Howard’s talk at a Haiku retreat delves into the transformative power of Haiku writing, both as a practice of mindfulness and as a tool for activism. She shares her […]
Duration:01:28:03
The Way Of Haiku: Waking Up Through Writing (2 of 9)
4/30/2024
Natalie Goldberg’s talk on Haiku delves into the life of the famous Haiku poet Matsuo Basho, particularly focusing on Basho’s years of suffering, meditation under the guidance of a Zen […]
Duration:00:51:16
The Way Of Haiku: Waking Up Through Writing (1 of 9)
4/30/2024
In this opening session Roshi Joan outlines the schedule for the weekend. The faculty then discusses the transformative power of Haiku and shares personal experiences of haiku practice. The themes […]
Duration:00:49:52
Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World
4/29/2024
Competitive ultra runner, author, and Zen practitioner Katie Arnold shares how she found Zen through running and, in turn, found running through Zen. Following a traumatic accident that left her […]
Duration:00:38:41
Darkness as Medicine (6 of 6)
4/22/2024
This is part 2 of the Feb 18th session where Osho Zenju and participants engage in Q&A. In the third part of her series “Darkness is Medicine,” Zenju Earthlyn Manuel […]
Duration:00:46:16
Darkness as Medicine (5 of 6)
4/22/2024
In the third part of her series “Darkness is Medicine,” Zenju Earthlyn Manuel delves into the ancestral perspectives on darkness, highlighting its importance and application in our lives, especially during […]
Duration:00:58:36
Darkness as Medicine (4 of 6)
4/22/2024
This is part 2 of the Feb 11th session where Osho Zenju and participants engage in Q&A. In the second talk of the series “Darkness as Medicine,” Zenju Earthlyn Manuel […]
Duration:00:40:21
Darkness as Medicine (3 of 6)
4/22/2024
In the second talk of the series “Darkness as Medicine,” Zenju Earthlyn Manuel begins with Prajnaparamita, an ancient deity representing the perfection of wisdom, often associated with the removal of […]
Duration:00:59:33
Darkness as Medicine (2 of 6)
4/22/2024
This is part 2 of the Feb 4th session where Osho Zenju and participants engage in Q&A. “Darkness as Medicine” delves into the concept of societal and personal ailments as […]
Duration:00:48:27
Darkness as Medicine (1 of 6)
4/22/2024
“Darkness as Medicine” delves into the concept of societal and personal ailments as opportunities for profound spiritual reflection and transformation. Zenju Earthlyn Manuel articulates a cycle where love can turn […]
Duration:01:05:05
The Bodhisattva’s Activism (8 of 8)
4/21/2024
This is the Q&A with the participants during the final session and the vow ceremony … This final session was a thoughtful discussion on the role and experiences of Bodhisattvas […]
Duration:00:57:59
The Bodhisattva’s Activism (7 of 8)
4/21/2024
This final session was a thoughtful discussion on the role and experiences of Bodhisattvas in the modern world. Roshi Joan, Dekila Chungyalpa, and John Dunne emphasize the importance of community, compassion, and the interconnectivity […]
Duration:01:21:00