Upaya Zen Center's Dharma Podcast
725 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 231 ratingsThe 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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Darkness as Medicine (6 of 6)
April 23, 2024 01:15 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBThis 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 […]
Darkness as Medicine (5 of 6)
April 23, 2024 01:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBIn 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 […]
Darkness as Medicine (4 of 6)
April 22, 2024 20:15 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThis 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 […]
Darkness as Medicine (3 of 6)
April 22, 2024 20:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBIn 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 […]
Darkness as Medicine (2 of 6)
April 22, 2024 11:15 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBThis 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 […]
Darkness as Medicine (1 of 6)
April 22, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB“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 […]
The Bodhisattva’s Activism (8 of 8)
April 21, 2024 18:10 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBThis 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 […]
The Bodhisattva’s Activism (7 of 8)
April 21, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBThis 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 […]
The Bodhisattva’s Activism (6 of 8)
April 21, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIn this dynamic session Roshi Joan, Dekila Chungyalpa, and John Dunne dig into the ethical dilemmas, mindfulness practices, and nuances of engaged Buddhism. The group explores some difficult questions around the necessity of sometimes […]
The Bodhisattva’s Activism (5 of 8)
April 20, 2024 23:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this panel discussion with John Dunne, Dekila Chungyalpa, and program participants the group reflects on various topics from the previous presentations. One main point of focus centers around “eco-anxiety” and how […]
The Bodhisattva’s Activism (4 of 8)
April 20, 2024 21:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBIn this talk Dekila Chungyalpa discusses the relationship between humanity and Earth from the perspective of the Bodhisattva vows in Buddhism. The session begins with Dekila reflecting on her roots in Sikkim, […]
The Bodhisattva’s Activism (3 of 8)
April 20, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThis talk, delivered by John Dunne, discusses the principles and practices of the Bodhisattva path as outlined by Shanti Deva, a revered figure in Mahayana Buddhism. John delves into the philosophical […]
The Bodhisattva’s Activism (2 of 8)
April 20, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBRoshi Joan begins this session with a simple display of how common and closely participants are connected to war (past and present) through familial relationships. She opens the room to […]
The Bodhisattva’s Activism (1 of 8)
April 19, 2024 22:02 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBIn this opening session for The Bodhisattva’s Activism Roshi Joan, John Dunne, and Dekila Chungyalpa plant seeds for the context and importance of this program. Roshi frames the theme of this program […]
Four Flavors of Love: Upekkha Part 2 (6 of 6)
April 15, 2024 22:15 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBThis is a continuation of final session which concludes the four part series Four Flavors of Love. Frank Ostaseski reminds us the brahmaviharas are considered powerful and beautiful aspects of […]
Four Flavors of Love: Upekkha Part 1 (5 of 6)
April 15, 2024 22:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBThis session concludes the four part series Four Flavors of Love. Frank Ostaseski reminds us the brahmaviharas are considered powerful and beautiful aspects of the human mind and heart that […]
Four Flavors of Love: Mudita (4 of 6)
April 15, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBIn this session of the Four Flavors of Love participants focus on Mudita, the third Brahma vihara, which translates to appreciative joy or sympathetic joy. Mudita involves finding joy in […]
Four Flavors of Love: Karuna Part 2 (3 of 6)
April 15, 2024 20:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBThis is a continuation of the second session of this series where Frank Ostaseski emphasizes the interconnectedness of the four brahmaviharas and how they support each other. This talk focus […]
Four Flavors of Love: Karuna Part 1 (2 of 6)
April 15, 2024 19:45 - 1 hour - 60 MBIn the second session of this series Frank Ostaseski emphasizes the interconnectedness of the four brahmaviharas and how they support each other. This talk focus on Karuna (Compassion) and includes […]
On Dharma and Ecology
April 15, 2024 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBTwo days after the skies darkened from the solar eclipse, Sensei Wendy Johnson reminds us that “in dark times, the eye begins to see.” With her characteristic spirit and tenderness, […]
Four Flavors of Love: Metta (1 of 6)
April 15, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBThis session from the Four Flavors of Love is the first session in the series covering the four brahmaviharas. Frank Ostaseski emphasizes the importance of the brahmaviharas and suggests the […]
When the mind seeks nothing, this is called the Way
April 08, 2024 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBAt the end of Upaya’s practice period studying Vasubandhu’s Yogacara teachings, Sensei Shinzan shares with us the story of Vasubandhu’s awakening. Vasubandhu, a diligent student attached to his ascetic form […]
Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (9 of 9)
April 06, 2024 16:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBIn this final session the Varela 2023 speakers share their reflections and thoughts on various topics discussed during the symposium. The conversation includes discussions about the relationship between knowledge and […]
Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (8 of 9)
April 06, 2024 14:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBAndreas Roepstorff gives a charming talk on world and sense making, noting that precariousness, connectedness, and cooperation, concepts which help define sense making, are not esoteric but real and worth […]
Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (7 of 9)
April 06, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBAdam Frank describes his divergence from a quest for an ultimate reality in physics, emphasizing the need to change existing scientific narratives. He discusses the uniqueness of life in contrast […]
Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (6 of 9)
April 05, 2024 20:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBRichard Davidson discusses the remarkable impact of short, targeted interventions on human well-being. From addressing loneliness to enhancing empathy, these brief practices can create lasting positive change in individuals and […]
Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (5 of 9)
April 04, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBIn this talk Molly Crockett explores the transformative power of story telling. She emphasizes how our stories create the boundaries for the kind of world we think is possible. Molly […]
Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (4 of 9)
April 04, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBMelissa Nelson guides us on a profound journey through indigenous wisdom and ancient narratives. This talk discusses the deep-rooted lessons of kinship, courage, and cooperation that guide us towards a […]
Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (3 of 9)
April 04, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBLaura Candiotto discusses the concept of responsibility in the context of participatory sense-making and ethical environmental concerns. She reflects on the experience of witnessing rivers drying up due to the […]
Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (2 of 9)
April 03, 2024 17:25 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBJohn Dunne kicks off the Varela talks by discussing the symposium’s theme of inaction and sense-making, drawing parallels to organisms making sense of their environments and constructing categories based on […]
Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (1 of 9)
April 03, 2024 17:15 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBRoshi Joan and the other speakers frame the outline of the program, priming us for a captivating journey through the complexities of life, from indigenous epistemologies to the physics of […]
Inside Vasubandhu’s Yogacara
April 01, 2024 11:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBBen Connelly takes us on a deep dive into the history and the heart of Buddhist philosopher Vasubandhu and the influential Yogacara teachings. Ben describes how the Yogacara school sought […]
Gratefulness and Generosity 2023
March 31, 2024 21:25 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBRoshi and Frank delve into a deeply reflective exploration of gratitude, generosity, and the profound interconnectedness of life, framed within the context of personal experiences and insights. This program weaves […]
Being Awake
March 31, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBSharon Salzberg reflects on her early life experiences of feeling fragmented and lacking a sense of coherence, values, and belonging. She discusses the concept of integration symbolized by the Buddha […]
Love and Death 2023: Opening the Great Gifts (8 of 8)
March 28, 2024 15:15 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBThis is a continuation of the morning session (the final session of the program) during which Roshi, Frank, and the participants from the program open up and share their touching […]
Love and Death 2023: Opening the Great Gifts (7 of 8)
March 28, 2024 15:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBIn this final session of the program, Roshi, Frank, and the participants from the program open up and share their touching experiences, and final thoughts/ feelings from the sessions. In […]
Love and Death 2023: Opening the Great Gifts (6 of 8)
March 28, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBIn this session Frank initiates a discussion about the participants’ reactions to a series of photographs depicting individuals in the process of dying. The participants express what attracts and repels […]
Love and Death 2023: Opening the Great Gifts (5 of 8)
March 27, 2024 19:15 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBThis is a continuation of the afternoon session during which Roshi guides a meditation practice focused on cultivating loving-kindness and compassion. The practice involves extending love and care to oneself […]
Love and Death 2023: Opening the Great Gifts (4 of 8)
March 27, 2024 19:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBRoshi guides a meditation practice focused on cultivating loving-kindness and compassion. The practice involves extending love and care to oneself and others, including those who may be difficult or trigger […]
Love and Death 2023: Opening the Great Gifts (3 of 8)
March 27, 2024 14:15 - 1 hour - 57 MBThis is a continuation of the morning session during which Roshi and Frank reflect on personal experiences, teachings, and encounters that shaped their perspectives on life, love, and death. They […]
Love and Death 2023: Opening the Great Gifts (2 of 8)
March 27, 2024 14:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBRoshi and Frank reflect on personal experiences, teachings, and encounters that shaped their perspectives on life, love, and death. They touch on themes of justice, social and environmental issues, personal […]
Love and Death 2023: Opening the Great Gifts (1 of 8)
March 27, 2024 02:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBThis opening session of Love and Death touches on themes of love, death, and the profound impact isolation had on us during the pandemic. Roshi and Frank share personal experiences […]
The Wisdom of Yogacara
March 25, 2024 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBSensei Kathie Fischer skillfully delves into the teachings of Vasubandhu and the influential Yogacara school of Buddhism. The Yogacara teachings “offer what we call an education, scaffolding, for understanding our […]
Dogen Seminar 2023: Aspects of Awakening (8 of 8)
March 25, 2024 03:45 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBTeachers and participants gather for the final session of the Dogen Seminar. Teachers share their final thoughts and reflections on the meaning of Dogen’s work and how it inspires and […]
Dogen Seminar 2023: Aspects of Awakening (7 of 8)
March 25, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBIn this talk Roshi Norman Fischer and Sensei Kathie Fischer talk about Dogen’s Fascicle Continuous Practice. To access the resources page for this program, please sign up by clicking here.
Dogen Seminar 2023: Aspects of Awakening (6 of 8)
March 25, 2024 02:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBIn this engaging discussion among Zen practitioners and teachers, profound insights into meditation, Zen philosophy, and the nature of reality are explored. The conversation is filled with humor, wisdom, and […]
The Power of Each Moment of Intentionality
March 18, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this talk, Sensei Monshin discusses the Yogacara or “Mind Only” teachings of 5th century Buddhist scholar Vasubandhu. Central to Vasubandhu’s teaching is the idea that we create separateness with […]
Dogen Seminar 2023: Aspects of Awakening (5 of 8)
March 18, 2024 02:26 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBIn this talk Ruth Ozeki shares her reflections on gabio or painted rice cake fascicle. To access the resources page for this program, please sign up by clicking here.
Dogen Seminar 2023: Aspects of Awakening (4 of 8)
March 18, 2024 01:30 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBIn this talk Sensei Kaz discussed various topics, including the concept of perfection, the importance of practice and realization, the role of translation in conveying authenticity, and the personality of […]
Dogen Seminar 2023: Aspects of Awakening (3 of 8)
March 18, 2024 00:30 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBIn this talk Henry explores Dogen’s work as transcending duality, emphasizing inner peace through Zen practice which is a continuous engagement with the present moment, free from attachment to outcomes […]