Parhaat Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot Podcastit (2024)

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A Posture of Unprejudiced Attention 36:56

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In this Wednesday night Dharma talk and the first talk in the Fall Chaplaincy Sesshin, we are gracefully reminded by Sensei Monshin of the roots and foundation of practice. Monshin points towards the ground of practice as zazen which is often misunderstood to be a retreat from the world. Monshin clarifies that no matter which direction we face on t…

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The Responsibility to Awaken with All Beings 44:10

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Sensei Kozan discusses the practice and realization of “suchness” in Zen Buddhism. He explores Dogen’s essay of the same name, and relates the practice of suchness to our work for social justice. SourceKirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Way-Seeking Mind: Instruction and Experience 34:49

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This “way-seeking mind” Dharma talk given by Tony Back, MD precedes the upcoming G.R.A.C.E. weekend program. Through the context of his work as a medical professional Tony shares his journey of realizing the lack of genuine compassion he found around him in his field. Only in rare cases did he witness genuine in critical moments and he found himsel…

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Love and Death 2024: Grief, Loss, and a Welling Heart Part 2 (8 of 8) 1:12:33

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This episode is a continuation of the 8/25/24 morning session of Love and Death program where … 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) and leads a metta practice to cultivate and…

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Love and Death 2024: Grief, Loss, and a Welling Heart Part 1 (7 of 8) 1:19:07

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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) and leads a metta practice to cultivate and stabilize these wholesome states. Roshi Joan reminds us …

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Love and Death 2024: Sharing Their Lives with Us (6 of 8) 1:05:32

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In this Love and Death program session Frank Ostaseski and Roshi Joan guide participants to notice what attracts them and repels them in a series of photos of dying persons. Frank sobers and grounds participants before the slideshow, “I know these people, I cared for all of them” and reminds us, “Sometimes we have to go to the darkest places to fin…

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Living Peace, Practicing Nonviolence 50:18

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Renowned peace activist Father John Dear speaks passionately on the actively nonviolent life and introduces his new book “The Gospel of Peace.” He insists with Martin Luther King: it is not a matter of nonviolence or violence, but nonviolence or nonexistence. John expresses the three embodiments it would take to create a peaceful world: 1) End all …

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Love and Death 2024: Near and Far Enemies: The Four Brahmaviharas Part 2 (5 of 8) 42:57

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This episode is a continuation of the 8/24/24 afternoon session of Love and Death where … 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) and leads a metta practice to cultivate and stabi…

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Love and Death 2024: Near and Far Enemies: The Four Brahmaviharas Part 1 (4 of 8) 1:08:04

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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) and leads a metta practice to cultivate and stabilize these wholesome states. Roshi Joan reminds us …

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Love and Death 2024: May You Be Safe Part 2 (3 of 8) 1:14:08

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This episode is a continuation of the 8/24/24 morning session of Love and Death where … Frank Ostaseski and Roshi Joan touch into the heart of compassion through grief. Roshi Joan walks us tenderly and skilfully through a journey from her past, a journey which could not be predicted and enters the depths of love through loss. Frank shares his own s…

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Love and Death 2024: May You Be Safe Part 1 (2 of 8) 54:45

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In this session of Love and Death, Frank Ostaseski and Roshi Joan touch into the heart of compassion through grief. Roshi Joan walks us tenderly and skilfully through a journey from her past, a journey […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Love and Death 2024: Opening the Great Gifts: Warm Welcome (1 of 8) 56:18

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Roshi Joan and Frank Ostaseski offer their warm welcome in this first session of Love & Death: Opening the Great Gifts. Roshi Joan reflects on the impacts of the pandemic, not only on medicine […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Gathering Dharma with Kathie Fischer: Early Buddhist Women: Messages in a Bottle Carried by the Currents 1:31:50

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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 […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Everything is Connected, Everything Changes 44:13

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UPDATE 4:32PM MDT: As of this UPDATE, this audio is corrected. Please download it AGAIN IF you had done so PRIOR to today (8/30/24) @3:05PM MDT. Again, please accept our […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Taking Refuge in Gaia and Responding to Her Summons: A Dharma Path for Our Times 45:49

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In this Wednesday night public Dharma talk Cynthia Jurs breathes life into our commitment to caring for the Earth. Cynthia shares her touching story of being called into a practice […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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When You Find Yourself Where You Are 41:17

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Sensei Kozan uses the koan Baizhang’s Fox to explore cause and effect. Without an understanding of cause and effect it is impossible to maintain a clear view of what aspects of […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Dogen Seminar 2024 (9 of 9) 44:19

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This is the closing session of this program stewarded by Roshi Joan Halifax with comments from program participants. To access the resources page for this program, please sign up by […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Dogen Seminar 2024 (8 of 9) 1:03:53

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In this session Roshi Norman Fischer brings the conversation to the acute point of what we lose when reading material in the non-native language of the text. He highlights the double edge […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Dogen Seminar 2024 (7 of 9) 57:22

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Roshi Joan and the faculty open this session with warm reflections and stories of friendship and gratitude. Sensei Kathie Fischer takes over the session and brings in the topic of trust, sincere trust. […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Dogen Seminar 2024 (6 of 9) 56:22

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Sensei Genzan flashes to us in this brief fifty minute session his deep knowledge and love for Dogen. He opens by offering practical study advice which he implements in his own […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Dogen Seminar 2024 (5 of 9) 56:54

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After a delightfully endearing reading of his own fist impressions of Dogen Henry Shukman explores passages of Dogen’s work and their potential implications on practice. A main theme Henry returns to is […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Dogen Seminar 2024 (4 of 9) 50:30

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In this talk Natalie Goldberg puts the focus onto the relevance of Dogen’s writings and teachings in our modern world. She shares anecdotes related to Dogen’s teachings and she embodies her prowess […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Dogen Seminar 2024 (3 of 9) 59:46

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In this session the well of Dogen’s teachings is tapped by the master translator Sensei Kazuaki. Sensei Kozan traverses the path of history with Sensei Kaz, asking questions and clarifying for participants […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Bodhidharma’s Two Ways 35:26

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Sensei Shinzan explores the story of Bodhidharma and then delves into his teaching on the two paths: that of reason and that of practice. Shinzan emphasizes the importance of connecting […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Dogen Seminar 2024 (2 of 9) 1:13:10

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Steven Heine, an expert in Asian Studies and Zen Buddhism, discusses Zen master Dogen’s teachings and the tradition of koan practice. The session explores Dogen’s views on endeavor, exertion, or vinaya. It also […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Dogen Seminar 2024 (1 of 9) 50:09

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The 2024 Dogen seminar kicks off with introductions and a warm welcome. The week’s schedule is laid out, and the topics for the weekend discussions are unveiled. Each speaker gives […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Uncertainty and Possibility—Meeting the Climate Future (3 of 3) 39:51

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This series features thought leaders Christiana Figueres, Rebecca Solnit, and Roshi Joan Halifax as they explore the complex interplay between climate change, loss, technology, narratives, and action. Throughout the series, […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Uncertainty and Possibility—Meeting the Climate Future (2 of 3) 1:01:03

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This series features thought leaders Christiana Figueres, Rebecca Solnit, and Roshi Joan Halifax as they explore the complex interplay between climate change, loss, technology, narratives, and action. Throughout the series, […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Uncertainty and Possibility—Meeting the Climate Future (1 of 3) 57:23

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This series features thought leaders Christiana Figueres, Rebecca Solnit, and Roshi Joan Halifax as they explore the complex interplay between climate change, loss, technology, narratives, and action. Throughout the series, […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Lost in Translation 52:20

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Sensei Genzan shares his deep and transformative relationship with the great Zen poet, practitioner, and Soto founder Dogen Zenji. He discusses the importance of wholehearted practice, receiving precepts, and how […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Advice from Dogen for Difficult Times 48:24

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Sensei Cynthia Kear discusses the parallels between our modern socio-political crisis and those faced by Soto Zen founder Eihei Dogen 800 years ago. Sensei Kear goes over Dogen’s four methods […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Writing on Empty 44:05

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Natalie Goldberg, best selling author of Writing Down the Bones and fifteen other celebrated works, discusses and reads a selection from her newest publication, Writing on Empty: A Guide to […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Gathering Dharma with Tara Brach and Frank Ostaseski: Bridging the Divide 1:29:52

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Tara Brach and Frank Ostaseski lead this tenderly delivered Gathering Dharma session. Together with participants Tara and Frank explore a range of topics including post pandemic reflections, the divide in personal narratives, and […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Keizan’s Compassion 35:16

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In this beautiful talk, Zenshin Florence Caplow introduces us to Keizan Zenji, particularly the deep love between Keizan and his mother, and his subsequent dedication to including women in the […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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From Anatomy Lab to Dharma Lab 33:13

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Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, a Zen priest and emergency medicine physician and addiction specialist, shares her unique journey from software engineering, to working in some of the busiest emergency rooms […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Gathering Dharma with Matthew Kozan Palevsky: Only A Buddha And A Buddha 1:34:43

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In this installment of Gathering Dharma, Roshi Joan sets the stage by reminding us “the terrible impact of war” and reminds the group the importance of our resolve to face this deep […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Liberation – Always Being, Always Becoming 39:18

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On the anniversary of the emancipation of black slaves in the United States, Sensei Kodo and Sensei Kozan inquire into the meaning of freedom. For black people and many others in this […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (11 of 11) 54:09

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In this final gathering of Planting Life 2024, Roshi Joan leads an open circle of sharing with the community who participated virtually in this program. The group shares their commit to personal […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (10 of 11) 58:29

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In this talk Melissa Nelson shares her deep passion and understanding of economies of wellbeing, regenerative practices, environmental justice movements, and decolonizing philanthropy. Dr. Nelson connects the dots, identifying the […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (9 of 11) 1:18:04

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In this talk Roxanne Swentzell discusses her work in cultural continuity and the founder of Flowering Tree Permaculture Institute. She speaks to the importance of preserving traditional crops and maintaining traditional foodways. […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (8B of 11) 19:46

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This is the 2nd half of the session where Porter Swentzell explores the history and culture of Pueblo peoples, focusing on the impact of Spanish colonization and American policies. He discusses […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (8A of 11) 1:20:18

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In this talk Porter Swentzell explores the history and culture of Pueblo peoples, focusing on the impact of Spanish colonization and American policies. He discusses the persistence of Pueblo culture, the transformation […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (5 of 11) 1:06:50

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The Upaya garden ceremony begins with Wendy Johnson and Alonso Méndez preparing elements of fire, incense, seeds, water, and flowers while discussing their significance and importance in ceremony. The session moves to the practical […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (4b of 11) 52:31

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This is a continuation of the May31st afternoon session, where Alonso Méndez explores the intriguing history and relationship between plants, particularly corn, and celestial forces. He delves into the significance of […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (4A of 11) 1:14:39

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In this session, Alonso Méndez explores the intriguing history and relationship between plants, particularly corn, and celestial forces. He delves into the significance of corn as a life-sustainer, its domestication process, and […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (3B of 11) 43:47

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This is a continuation of the May31st session with Wendy Johnson and Alonso Méndez where they delve into the symbolism and significance of various elements in indigenous communities of growers and creators. […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (3A of 11) 1:10:19

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Wendy Johnson and Alonso Méndez delve into the symbolism and significance of various elements in indigenous communities of growers and creators. They highlight the importance of caves, prayers, ceremonies, and the three friends […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (2 of 11) 59:31

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Roshi Joan, Wendy Johnson, and Alonso Méndez open this program by sharing their sincere appreciation and commitment to the value of land and ancestors and the importance of bring that value into our […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Shoshin: Beginner’s Mind 36:36

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At the opening of Upaya’s Young Adult retreat, Sensei Shinzan speaks on the practice of beginner’s mind. In our culture, we are deeply conditioned to know, to think linearly, and […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Mountains Are Mountains, Rivers Are Rivers 40:52

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In this dharma talk, Sensei Kozan dives into Dogen’s “Mountains and Rivers Sutra”. In this esoteric fascicle, Dogen engages in the impossible task of naming the unnamable – the fundamental […]Kirjoittanut Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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