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
Four Flavors of Love: Upekkha Part 2 (6 of 6)
4/15/2024
This 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 […]
Duration:01:23:31
Four Flavors of Love: Upekkha Part 1 (5 of 6)
4/15/2024
This 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 […]
Duration:00:47:07
Four Flavors of Love: Mudita (4 of 6)
4/15/2024
In 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 […]
Duration:01:32:28
Four Flavors of Love: Karuna Part 2 (3 of 6)
4/15/2024
This 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 […]
Duration:00:56:33
Four Flavors of Love: Karuna Part 1 (2 of 6)
4/15/2024
In 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 […]
Duration:01:05:31
On Dharma and Ecology
4/15/2024
Two 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, […]
Duration:00:42:40
Four Flavors of Love: Metta (1 of 6)
4/14/2024
This 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 […]
Duration:01:30:12
When the mind seeks nothing, this is called the Way
4/8/2024
At 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 […]
Duration:00:39:44
Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (9 of 9)
4/6/2024
In 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 […]
Duration:00:51:37
Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (8 of 9)
4/6/2024
Andreas 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 […]
Duration:00:54:46
Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (7 of 9)
4/5/2024
Adam 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 […]
Duration:01:06:17
Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (6 of 9)
4/5/2024
Richard 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 […]
Duration:00:59:02
Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (5 of 9)
4/4/2024
In 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 […]
Duration:01:02:22
Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (4 of 9)
4/4/2024
Melissa 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 […]
Duration:01:05:16
Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (3 of 9)
4/3/2024
Laura 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 […]
Duration:01:14:17
Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (2 of 9)
4/3/2024
John 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 […]
Duration:00:52:38
Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (1 of 9)
4/3/2024
Roshi 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 […]
Duration:00:46:09
Inside Vasubandhu’s Yogacara
4/1/2024
Ben 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 […]
Duration:00:45:51
Gratefulness and Generosity 2023
3/31/2024
Roshi 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 […]
Duration:01:29:52
Being Awake
3/31/2024
Sharon 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 […]
Duration:01:36:46