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Upaya Zen Center's Dharma Podcast

Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
Buddhism
Compassion
Mindfulness
Dogen
Zen Buddhism
Bodhisattva
Zen Practice
Social Justice
Community
Meditation
Zazen
Zen
Impermanence
Climate Change
Suffering
Generosity
Thich Nhat Hanh
Community Engagement
Haiku
Gratitude

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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In this final talk of the Spring Practice Period Sesshin, Sensei Ryotan and Sensei Shinzan bring the Ten Ox-Herding Pictures to their close with the tenth stage — Entering the Marketplace — the return to ordinary life, barefoot and unadorned, carryin... more

In this fifth-day talk, offered during the Spring Practice Period Sesshin, Senko and Sensei Monshin explore the ninth ox-herding picture, Returning to the Source — the stage where effort ceases and life simply flows. Drawing on Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching... more

In this third-day talk, offered during the Spring Practice Period Sesshin, Sensei Ryotan takes up the habit of self-judgment — that familiar contraction after a mistake, the script of not being good enough, and the perfectionism that keeps us small. ... more

During the second day of the Spring Practice Period Sesshin, Senko takes up the koan of relaxed effort — how effort and ease, far from being opposed, are expressed in the same movement. Drawing on Seung Sahn’s story of a bear who, long after escaping... more

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Recent Guests

Shinzan Palma
Zen teacher guiding the talk on the Ox-Herding Pictures
Episode: SPP2026: Zazenkai: Ordinary Mind
Cynthia Kerr
Speaker introduced as part of the teaching team
Upaya Zen Center
Episode: SPP2026: The Ten Ox-herding Pictures – Our journey of Awakening: Opening Session
John Paul Lederach
Peacebuilder and scholar known for negotiated peace work
University of Notre Dame / Peacebuilding practitioner
Episode: The Measure of Our Humanity: REHUMANIZATION
Cynthia Kair
Episode: This Is It: The Ox-Herding Pictures and Our Spiritual Journey
Clayton Dalton
Emergency physician sharing experiences from Gaza
Episode: Bearing Witness in Gaza
Fred Seligman
Pediatrician and physician-researcher referenced in conversation
Unspecified in transcript
Episode: Up a Tree: Precarity, Not-Knowing, and Awakening Times
Mark Donatelli
Attorney who spoke about witnessing conditions on death row
Legal profession
Episode: Up a Tree: Precarity, Not-Knowing, and Awakening Times
James Bristol
Speaker, Zen teacher and guest on the episode
Upaya Zen Center
Episode: Finding Our Way
Kaz Tanahashi
Renowned Zen teacher and translator
Episode: The Poetry of Cold Mountain: All You Have Is Seeds

Host

Joan Halifax
Founder of the Upaya Zen Center, Joan Halifax is a prominent Buddhist teacher known for her work in social justice, end-of-life care, and compassionate practices. She emphasizes mindfulness and the interconnectedness of all beings.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 408 ratings
  • Anchoring

    A powerful anchor in these challenging times. How to face difficulties? Welcome.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coriolis86
    United States7 months ago
  • Love Upaya

    Always appreciate their content but Awareness In Action is world class thought leadership worth so much more than the time it takes to listen (or go to the website and watch it - even better).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ro.views
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • A wonderful Dharma experience

    This podcast is the next best thing to a visit to the Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe. Wonderful wisdom and compassion come from the teachings of Roshi Joan, Wendy Lau, and Kaz Tanahashi (who creates wonderful art that is infused with his being).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jon Katz Defense
    United Statesa year ago
  • Gratitude

    these reviews are from years ago

    important and timely teachings in this age of violence and suffering to engage in activism and how to work with deep emotions isn’t just “ a teaching” but needed for the survival of the planet

    deep bow of thanks and blessings

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mtyogini
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you for the sangha

    It is a beautiful experience to “find your people.” I am so grateful to hear words from many humans at Upaya that exemplify something worthy of embodiment. Thank you. 🙏🏼🪬!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dhattura S
    United States4 years ago

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Many appreciate the expertise and thoughtful guidance provided by the hosts, particularly in connecting Buddhist teachings to contemporary issues.
The emphasis on compassion and social engagement resonates well, leading to positive reflections on how these teachings can be applied in daily life.
Listeners find the discussions to be deeply insightful and relevant, especially in terms of personal and collective growth.
There is a strong sense of community among listeners who express gratitude for the shared wisdom and teachings offered. Additionally, the podcast's ability to make complex ideas accessible is frequently acknowledged.

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Up a Tree: Precarity, Not-Knowing, and Awakening Times
Q: What does it mean to stay with uncertainty in difficult times, and how can a community support each other through awakening times?
The speakers describe uncertainty as a shared condition that invites open-hearted attention, mutual support, and ongoing vows to serve. The answer centers on practicing together, allowing vulnerability, and maintaining a stance of openness rather than forcing certainty.
Dharma Discussion: Cold Mountain, Companionship, and Heart of the Poet
Q: What is the relationship between translating poetry and practicing zazen in your view?
They mirror each other in the need to drop preconceptions, listen deeply to the text (or one's own mind in zazen), and respond with words or actions that arise from genuine perception rather than forceful intent.
Dharma Discussion: Cold Mountain, Companionship, and Heart of the Poet
Q: How did your long collaboration shape the voice you finally settled on for Hanshan in your translations?
The two translators describe a back-and-forth process, often initially clashing on diction, then converging through repeated editing until a shared 'voice' emerges that honors both the original text and the reader's experience.
Sitting with Original Love: Opening Session
Q: Why Original Love? Why is it a topic? Why is it the title?
The idea arose from a personal journey where love is seen as a fundamental, universal capacity that can be accessed even in the face of trauma and hardship, guiding practice and relationship.
Awareness In Action: Love with Frank Ostaseski & Sharon Salzberg (Part 15 – December)
Q: How to make people feel, to believe in love?
Frank suggests that showing love through actions and being oneself can inspire others to find that love within themselves.

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