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Upaya Zen Center's Dharma Podcast

Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
Buddhism
Haiku
Vasubandu
Upaya Zen Center
Compassion
Poetry
Zen Buddhism
Zazen
Japan
Joan Halifax
Zen
Mindfulness
Basho
Prison System
Writing
Artificial Intelligence
Zen Practice
Yoga Chara
Kaz Tanahashi
Social Justice

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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Latest Episodes

In this Wednesday Night Dharma Talk, Hoshi Senko reflects on Radiant Light as the everyday experience of being alive. Drawing on Dōgen Zenji’s Komyō (Radiant Light) and Koun Ejō’s sole surviving work, Komyōzō Zanmai (The Practice of the Treasury of R... more

On the first full day of Rohatsu sesshin, Sensei Kaz Tanahashi and Roshi Joan Halifax open practice with teachings on non-division and “undivided activity.” Kaz reminds practitioners that Rohatsu marks the Buddha’s awakening—“birth, enlightenment, an... more

In this session of Awareness in Action, spiritual teacher, psychologist, and author Tara Brach begins by acknowledging the profound pressures in our society and the importance of building solidarity in these times. She frames her exploration around t... more

This is the 2nd half of the closing session of the Awakened Action series begins with Christiana Figueres joining from Costa Rica, fresh from COP30 in Berlin. She shares her striking observation of “three realities” at the climate conference: the sci... more

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Recent Guests

Tara Brach
PhD, spiritual teacher, psychologist, and author of several books including Radical Acceptance and Radical Compassion
Founder of Tara Brach LLC
Episode: Awareness In Action: Bridging with Tara Brach (Part 14 – November)
Guo Gu
Founder of the Tallahassee Chan Center; author and professor of Buddhism and East Asian religions
Florida State University
Episode: Awareness In Action: Embodiment with Guo Gu (Part 13 – October)
Father John Dear
An internationally recognized voice and leader for peace and nonviolence, author, and activist.
Fellowship for Reconciliation
Episode: Awareness In Action: Nonviolence with Father John Dear (Part 11 – September)
Monshin Nanette Overly
A Zen teacher and practitioner
Upaya Zen Center
Episode: We Just Have to Get Quiet Enough
Jan Chozen Bays
A speaker and teacher in the Zen Buddhist tradition
Upaya Zen Center
Episode: Living with the Fundamental Truth of Impermanence
Valerie Brown
Dharma teacher and lawyer, active in social equity and justice
Plum Village community
Episode: Awareness In Action: Justice with Valerie Brown (Part 5 – April)
Ian Boyden
Artist and speaker with a deep appreciation for Chinese culture and poetry
Episode: Haiku and Poetry 2025: Cause and Effect (Part 5)
Jane Hirshfield
Poet and essayist known for her focus on the interrelationship of nature, poetry, and spirituality.
Episode: Haiku and Poetry 2025: Poetry As Practice (Part 3A)
Christiana Figueres
Former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
UN
Episode: Grandmother’s Heart: Compassion, Wisdom, and the Moral Imperative: Awakened Action (Part 7 of 9)

Host

Joan Halifax
Founder of the Upaya Zen Center, Joan Halifax is a prominent Zen teacher, author, and activist known for her work in compassionate care, social justice, and engaged Buddhism.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 396 ratings
  • Anchoring

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coriolis86
    United States3 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 Kingdom9 months 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 States3 years ago

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Many find the discussions deeply relevant to contemporary social issues, particularly in relation to compassion and mindfulness.

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Awareness In Action: Bridging with Tara Brach (Part 14 – November)
Q: How can we bridge divides when encountering people with very different realities?
We need to acknowledge the differences while trying to understand what matters to them and what they fear.
Awareness In Action: Bridging with Tara Brach (Part 14 – November)
Q: What is love asking in this situation?
Love is asking us to connect with our deeper values and find actions to protect and care for others.
Awakened Action: Liberating Imagination – Making the Future in the Present (Part 3)
Q: What do you imagine the world will be like in 20 years?
Guests share visions of an empowered future with social justice movements, resilient communities, and the importance of nurturing empathy and moral imagination.
Awakened Action: The Charnel Ground – Cultivating Courage and Compassion (Part 2)
Q: What charnel ground are you practicing with?
Participants reflect on various personal and societal issues impacting them, sharing experiences relating to political, social, and environmental challenges.
Awakened Action: The Warrior’s Heart, Grandmother’s Wisdom, and the Path of Abundant Possibility (Part 7B)
Q: Valerie, I'm curious as to, or would love to ask you to reflect on Clarice's words, because knowing you are an activist and a contemplative.
Valerie reflects on the imperative to develop our capacity for humanity, touching on her legacy of re-humanization from Thai, expressing deep gratitude and a hope for courage and openness in taking action.

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Content focuses on socially engaged Buddhism, emphasizing themes such as compassion, mindfulness, and the interconnectedness of humanity. Each episode typically features influential speakers who share personal anecdotes and insights on various aspects of Buddhist teachings, including the principles of Open Dharma, the significance of community in spiritual practice, and contemporary issues in society like social justice and migration. The podcast invites practitioners and interested listeners alike to explore Buddhism in various contexts, from personal growth to societal engagement, making it relevant for both novice and experienced adherents.

Unique aspects include its commitment to addressing real-world issues through a Buddhist lens, of... more

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