Dharma Podcast http://www.upaya.org/dharma This weekly Podcast includes the Wednesday evening Dharma Talks from Upaya Zen Center and supports our mission: to provide a context for community practice, education in Buddhism and social service in the areas of death and dying, prison work, the environment, womens rights, and peacework. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:00:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 This weekly Podcast includes the Wednesday evening "Dharma Talks" from Upaya Zen Center and supports our mission: to provide a context for community practice, education in Buddhism and social service in the areas of death and dying, prison work, the environment, womens rights and peace-work. Roshi Joan Halifax no upaya@upaya.org (www.upaya.org) 2007 Upaya Zen Center This weekly Podcast includes the Wednesday evening "Dharma Talks" from Upaya Zen Center and supports our mission: to provide a context for community practice, education in Buddhism and social service in the areas of death and dying, prison work, the envir Dharma Podcast http://www.upaya.org/images/itunes_dharmapodcast_144.jpg http://www.upaya.org/dharma 2007 Upaya Zen CenterBuddhism,Dharma,Talks,Upaya,Upaya,Zen,Center,death,and,dying,hospice,Joan,HalifaxReligion & Spirituality/Buddhismdharmapodcast@swindy.orgRoshi Joan HalifaxBuddhism,Dharma,Talks,Upaya,Upaya,Zen,Center,death,and,dying,hospice,Joan,Halifaxhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/DharmaPodcasthttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with ODEOSubscribe with Podnova Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 9 of 9) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/YDUc2uAuvKc/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-9-of-9/#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:00:03 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2414 Dan reviews the remaining Domains of Integration (State, Interpersonal, Temporal, Transporational Integration). Dan then gives detailed case examples that relate to each of the Domains.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-9-of-9/feed/ 0 awareness,Dan Siegel,domains of integration,Interpersonal,neuroscience,psychology,Roshi Joan Halifax,State,Temporal,Transporational Dan reviews the remaining Domains of Integration (State, Interpersonal, Temporal, Transporational Integration). Dan then gives detailed case examples that relate to each of the Domains. Dan reviews the remaining Domains of Integration (State, Interpersonal, Temporal, Transporational Integration). Dan then gives detailed case examples that relate to each of the Domains. www.upaya.org clean 1:54:17 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-9-of-9/http://traffic.libsyn.com/dharmapodcast/dp100731-s9of9.mp3 Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 8 of 9) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/6D5P3KiBaWM/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-8-of-9/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:00:47 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2409 Participants are given the opportunity to ask Roshi and Dan questions. One brings up an important question about how caregivers can care for themselves. Dan and Roshi talk about the importance of maintaining the difference between “self” and “other.” It’s because of the pain of the world that we need to be laughing or the pain wins.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-8-of-9/feed/ 0 awareness,Dan Siegel,Mindsight,neuroscience,psychology,Roshi Joan Halifax,self Participants are given the opportunity to ask Roshi and Dan questions. One brings up an important question about how caregivers can care for themselves. Dan and Roshi talk about the importance of maintaining the difference between "self" and "other. Participants are given the opportunity to ask Roshi and Dan questions. One brings up an important question about how caregivers can care for themselves. Dan and Roshi talk about the importance of maintaining the difference between "self" and "other." It's because of the pain of the world that we need to be laughing or the pain wins. www.upaya.org clean 1:18:09 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-8-of-9/http://traffic.libsyn.com/dharmapodcast/dp100730-s8of9.mp3 Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 7 of 9) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/MvalPzuaeuA/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-7-of-9/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:00:06 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2407 Roshi Joan talks about the concept of mindfulness in the Buddhist context. She says that mindfulness or focused attention is not enough, you also need “mindsight” or insight in wisdom. She asks that as we secularize things, how do we not exclude dimensions that have been found in the wisdom traditions and have profound value. Dan explains the next 2 Domains of Integration, which are memory and narrative integration.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-7-of-9/feed/ 0 awareness,Buddhist,Dan Siegel,domains of integration,Focused Attention,memory integration,mindfulness,Mindsight,narrative integration,neuroscience,psychology,Roshi Joan Halifax Roshi Joan talks about the concept of mindfulness in the Buddhist context. She says that mindfulness or focused attention is not enough, you also need “mindsight” or insight in wisdom. She asks that as we secularize things, Roshi Joan talks about the concept of mindfulness in the Buddhist context. She says that mindfulness or focused attention is not enough, you also need “mindsight” or insight in wisdom. She asks that as we secularize things, how do we not exclude dimensions that have been found in the wisdom traditions and have profound value. Dan explains the next 2 Domains of Integration, which are memory and narrative integration. www.upaya.org clean 1:31:27 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-7-of-9/http://traffic.libsyn.com/dharmapodcast/dp100729-s7of9.mp3 Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 6 of 9) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/4Jfa-iNE2xM/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-6-of-9/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:00:43 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2404 How do we make this world of a better place? Dan says that we need to understand relationships, but also need to understand the nervous system. Through this, it changes what we do with our attention. Empathy can be stimulated by focused attention. How we focus our attention harnesses something that changes synaptic connections, improves immune functions and changes epigenetic control of gene expression. Dan introduces the concept of the Eight Domains of Integration, and explains for first 3, which are Consciousness, Horizontal and Vertical integration.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-6-of-9/feed/ 0 attention,awareness,consciousness,Dan Siegel,domains of integration,horizontal integration,Mindsight,neuroscience,psychology,Roshi Joan Halifax,vertical integration How do we make this world of a better place? Dan says that we need to understand relationships, but also need to understand the nervous system. Through this, it changes what we do with our attention. Empathy can be stimulated by focused attention. How do we make this world of a better place? Dan says that we need to understand relationships, but also need to understand the nervous system. Through this, it changes what we do with our attention. Empathy can be stimulated by focused attention. How we focus our attention harnesses something that changes synaptic connections, improves immune functions and changes epigenetic control of gene expression. Dan introduces the concept of the Eight Domains of Integration, and explains for first 3, which are Consciousness, Horizontal and Vertical integration. www.upaya.org clean 1:43:44 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-6-of-9/http://traffic.libsyn.com/dharmapodcast/dp100728-s6of9.mp3 Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 5 of 9) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/xRd2buB5_cc/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-5-of-9/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:00:03 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2390 Roshi Joan begins the evening by reading a poem by Lisel Mueller. Dan Siegal then tells a story that affected his life and the development of Mindsight. Dan introduces a list of 9 functions that integrates the cortex, limbic area, brain stem, the body and the social world. The list includes regulating the body, attuning to other people, emotional balance, response flexibility, fear modulation, mental time travel, empathy, morality and intuition.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-5-of-9/feed/ 0 awareness,Dan Siegel,Lisel Mueller,Mindsight,neuroscience,psychology,Roshi Joan Halifax Roshi Joan begins the evening by reading a poem by Lisel Mueller. Dan Siegal then tells a story that affected his life and the development of Mindsight. Dan introduces a list of 9 functions that integrates the cortex, limbic area, brain stem, Roshi Joan begins the evening by reading a poem by Lisel Mueller. Dan Siegal then tells a story that affected his life and the development of Mindsight. Dan introduces a list of 9 functions that integrates the cortex, limbic area, brain stem, the body and the social world. The list includes regulating the body, attuning to other people, emotional balance, response flexibility, fear modulation, mental time travel, empathy, morality and intuition. www.upaya.org clean 1:21:36 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-5-of-9/http://traffic.libsyn.com/dharmapodcast/dp100727-s5of9.mp3 Infinite Compassion http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/mOrzWLVJpQ0/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/infinite-compassion/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:00:53 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2392 Pir Zia begins by reading a letter that describes a meeting Zia’s grandfather had with a fellow Zen teacher. The piece highlights the commonalities between Sufism and Zen Buddhism. Pir Zia then moves into an explanation of the way in which Sufism defines loving kindness, Allah, and interdependence. He clarifies these three terms with powerful poetry and anecdotes.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/infinite-compassion/feed/ 0 Allah,compassion,Pir Zia,Sufism,zen,Zen Buddhism Pir Zia begins by reading a letter that describes a meeting Zia's grandfather had with a fellow Zen teacher. The piece highlights the commonalities between Sufism and Zen Buddhism. Pir Zia then moves into an explanation of the way in which Sufism defin... Pir Zia begins by reading a letter that describes a meeting Zia's grandfather had with a fellow Zen teacher. The piece highlights the commonalities between Sufism and Zen Buddhism. Pir Zia then moves into an explanation of the way in which Sufism defines loving kindness, Allah, and interdependence. He clarifies these three terms with powerful poetry and anecdotes. www.upaya.org clean 1:07:37 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/infinite-compassion/http://traffic.libsyn.com/dharmapodcast/dp100726.mp3 Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt. 4 of 9) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/BqS68rxxxuQ/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-4-of-9/#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:00:37 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2385 Participants begin the afternoon by sharing what they experienced during the wheel of awareness exercise. Dan then leads the group in awareness training and how to stabilize the mind. He introduces the mental subjective experience diagram, where subjective experience meets physical dimensions of neuro-firing.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-4-of-9/feed/ 0 awareness,Dan Siegel,Mindsight,neuroscience,psychology,Roshi Joan Halifax Participants begin the afternoon by sharing what they experienced during the wheel of awareness exercise. Dan then leads the group in awareness training and how to stabilize the mind. He introduces the mental subjective experience diagram, Participants begin the afternoon by sharing what they experienced during the wheel of awareness exercise. Dan then leads the group in awareness training and how to stabilize the mind. He introduces the mental subjective experience diagram, where subjective experience meets physical dimensions of neuro-firing. www.upaya.org clean 1:29:36 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-4-of-9/http://traffic.libsyn.com/dharmapodcast/dp100725-s4of9.mp3 Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 3 of 9) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/_1HKi9rCS40/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-3-of-9/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:03:27 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2382 Roshi Joan begins the talk by quoting William James, “Each of us literally chooses by his (or her) way of attending to things what sort of universe he (or she) shall appear to inhabit.” Dan introduces the “Wheel of Awareness,” which he describes as the architecture of the mind. Dan leads a guided meditation through the 4 sections of the wheel of awareness.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-3-of-9/feed/ 0 awareness,Dan Siegel,Mindsight,neuroscience,psychology,Roshi Joan Halifax,Wheel of Awareness,William James Roshi Joan begins the talk by quoting William James, "Each of us literally chooses by his (or her) way of attending to things what sort of universe he (or she) shall appear to inhabit." Dan introduces the "Wheel of Awareness, Roshi Joan begins the talk by quoting William James, "Each of us literally chooses by his (or her) way of attending to things what sort of universe he (or she) shall appear to inhabit." Dan introduces the "Wheel of Awareness," which he describes as the architecture of the mind. Dan leads a guided meditation through the 4 sections of the wheel of awareness. www.upaya.org clean 57:38 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-3-of-9/http://traffic.libsyn.com/dharmapodcast/dp100724-s3of9.mp3 Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 2 of 9) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/JdQMG0NmtOA/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-2-of-9/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:00:25 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2367 Roshi Joan begins today’s talk by reviewing the mornings guided meditation and how the posture can influence our mental continuum. Dan goes deeper into the triangle of human experience, and asks how it can be a triangle of well-being? He introduces the “domains of integration,” which states that when a system is integrated, it is in harmony, and when linkage is blocked, it moves to chaos or rigidity.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-2-of-9/feed/ 0 awareness,chaos,continuum,Dan Siegel,domains of integration,harmony,Mindsight,neuroscience,rigidity,Roshi Joan Halifax Roshi Joan begins today's talk by reviewing the mornings guided meditation and how the posture can influence our mental continuum. Dan goes deeper into the triangle of human experience, and asks how it can be a triangle of well-being? Roshi Joan begins today's talk by reviewing the mornings guided meditation and how the posture can influence our mental continuum. Dan goes deeper into the triangle of human experience, and asks how it can be a triangle of well-being? He introduces the "domains of integration," which states that when a system is integrated, it is in harmony, and when linkage is blocked, it moves to chaos or rigidity. www.upaya.org clean 58:16 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-2-of-9/http://traffic.libsyn.com/dharmapodcast/dp100723-s2of9.mp3 Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 1 of 9) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/xzagzVvhmsc/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-1-of-9/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:27:46 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2356 Dr. Dan Siegel and Roshi Joan Halifax kick off the Mindsight retreat by asking the question, what is awareness and why does it matter? Dan goes on by saying that if you’re interested in change, awareness is the place to start. Without awareness, things happen without choice and change occurs without intention. Dan introduces the triangle of the human experience, which consist of our awareness of relationships, body/brain and the mind. He states that in order for change to be long lasting, there needs to be synaptic change.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-1-of-9/feed/ 0 awareness,Dan Siegel,Mindsight,neuroscience,psychology,Roshi Joan Halifax Dr. Dan Siegel and Roshi Joan Halifax kick off the Mindsight retreat by asking the question, what is awareness and why does it matter? Dan goes on by saying that if you're interested in change, awareness is the place to start. Without awareness, Dr. Dan Siegel and Roshi Joan Halifax kick off the Mindsight retreat by asking the question, what is awareness and why does it matter? Dan goes on by saying that if you're interested in change, awareness is the place to start. Without awareness, things happen without choice and change occurs without intention. Dan introduces the triangle of the human experience, which consist of our awareness of relationships, body/brain and the mind. He states that in order for change to be long lasting, there needs to be synaptic change. www.upaya.org clean 1:16:16 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-of-awareness-pt-1-of-9/http://traffic.libsyn.com/dharmapodcast/dp100722-s1of9.mp3 The Mind of Auschwitz http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/LEtejF-WEYE/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/the-mind-of-auschwitz/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:00:47 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2347 Sensei Beate Stolte and Natalie Goldberg gave a dharma talk on June 23, 2010 titled “A Jew in Germany,” where they shared their experiences in attending a Zen retreat at the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland.

“The Mind of Auschwitz,” is a continuation of this discussion. In this talk, Natalie speaks of the Buddhist concept of taking the ‘middle way’ and emphasizes the importance of staying connected to our heart, to our humanity. Sensei speaks of how ‘little moments’ in life can create deep meaning, and reflects upon how we can respond to the atrocities in the world.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/the-mind-of-auschwitz/feed/ 1 Auschwitz,concentration camp,Dharma,Germany,Natalie Goldberg,Poland,Sensei Beate Stolte,zen Sensei Beate Stolte and Natalie Goldberg gave a dharma talk on June 23, 2010 titled "A Jew in Germany," where they shared their experiences in attending a Zen retreat at the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland. "The Mind of Auschwitz, Sensei Beate Stolte and Natalie Goldberg gave a dharma talk on June 23, 2010 titled "A Jew in Germany," where they shared their experiences in attending a Zen retreat at the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland. "The Mind of Auschwitz," is a continuation of this discussion. In this talk, Natalie speaks of the Buddhist concept of taking the 'middle way' and emphasizes the importance of staying connected to our heart, to our humanity. Sensei speaks of how 'little moments' in life can create deep meaning, and reflects upon how we can respond to the atrocities in the world. www.upaya.org clean 58:36 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/the-mind-of-auschwitz/http://traffic.libsyn.com/dharmapodcast/dp100719.mp3 Mindsight: Exploring the Neuroscience & Psychology of Awareness http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/aZzJw3yQFGI/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-exploring-the-neuroscience-psychology-of-awareness/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:00:09 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2332 Dr. Dan Siegal developed the concept of Mindsight while he was attending medical school as a way to see the internal workings of our mind through focused attention. Mindsight allows us to look inside our mind and reflect on our experiences. He claims that when our lives move away from harmony, we are either in a state of rigidity or chaos. He introduces 8 domains of integration as a way to personal transformation.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-exploring-the-neuroscience-psychology-of-awareness/feed/ 0 attention,chaos,harmony,mind,Mindsight,rigidity,Transformation Dr. Dan Siegal developed the concept of Mindsight while he was attending medical school as a way to see the internal workings of our mind through focused attention. Mindsight allows us to look inside our mind and reflect on our experiences. Dr. Dan Siegal developed the concept of Mindsight while he was attending medical school as a way to see the internal workings of our mind through focused attention. Mindsight allows us to look inside our mind and reflect on our experiences. He claims that when our lives move away from harmony, we are either in a state of rigidity or chaos. He introduces 8 domains of integration as a way to personal transformation. www.upaya.org clean 58:04 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/mindsight-exploring-the-neuroscience-psychology-of-awareness/http://traffic.libsyn.com/dharmapodcast/dp100712.mp3 The Sword that Splits into One http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/ZHTFjWlN4T0/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/the-sword-that-splits-into-one/#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:00:02 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2327 The topic of Tias’ talk tonight is Manjusri’s sword of discriminating wisdom. According to Tias, one edge of the sword signifies our differentiating mind while the other represents oneness and single pointed concentration. Tias continues at length explaining the way in which the symbolic power of the sword can be used in meditative practices to achieve balance between undivided awareness and polarized thinking.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/the-sword-that-splits-into-one/feed/ 0 awareness,concentration,Manjusri,polarized thinking,Tias Little The topic of Tias' talk tonight is Manjusri's sword of discriminating wisdom. According to Tias, one edge of the sword signifies our differentiating mind while the other represents oneness and single pointed concentration. The topic of Tias' talk tonight is Manjusri's sword of discriminating wisdom. According to Tias, one edge of the sword signifies our differentiating mind while the other represents oneness and single pointed concentration. Tias continues at length explaining the way in which the symbolic power of the sword can be used in meditative practices to achieve balance between undivided awareness and polarized thinking. www.upaya.org clean 35:29 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/the-sword-that-splits-into-one/http://traffic.libsyn.com/dharmapodcast/dp100705.mp3 A Jew in Germany http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/71qiO_93OW4/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/a-jew-in-germany/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:00:42 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2320 Sensei Beate Stolte and Natalie Goldberg recently attended a Zen retreat at the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland. Natalie is Jewish and Sensei grew up in Germany; both share intimate stories and insights from their experience at the retreat. Discussion transpired about the human capacity for genocide, and the concepts of embracing fear and darkness, and creating meaning in one’s circumstances.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/a-jew-in-germany/feed/ 1 Auschwitz,darkness,fear,genocide,Germany,Jew,Natalie Goldberg,Sensei Beate Stolte,zen Sensei Beate Stolte and Natalie Goldberg recently attended a Zen retreat at the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland. Natalie is Jewish and Sensei grew up in Germany; both share intimate stories and insights from their experience at the retreat. Sensei Beate Stolte and Natalie Goldberg recently attended a Zen retreat at the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland. Natalie is Jewish and Sensei grew up in Germany; both share intimate stories and insights from their experience at the retreat. Discussion transpired about the human capacity for genocide, and the concepts of embracing fear and darkness, and creating meaning in one's circumstances. www.upaya.org clean 1:06:04 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/a-jew-in-germany/http://traffic.libsyn.com/dharmapodcast/dp100628.mp3 What if wolves are studying us and other ways to cultivate wonder http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/VufrOZ0Pf3k/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/what-if-wolves-are-studying-us-and-other-ways-to-cultivate-wonder/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:00:44 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2314 How do we not get caught in the dualism between hope and fear? Naturalist, Marty Peale believes that by steering by joy, which is in our core, is a way we can navigate through these difficult times. She explores what we can learn by observation and discerns between curiosity and wonder. She believes that curiosity is driven by thinking and wonder has to do with joy.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/what-if-wolves-are-studying-us-and-other-ways-to-cultivate-wonder/feed/ 4 curiosity,dualism,fear,hope,joy,wonder How do we not get caught in the dualism between hope and fear? Naturalist, Marty Peale believes that by steering by joy, which is in our core, is a way we can navigate through these difficult times. She explores what we can learn by observation and dis... How do we not get caught in the dualism between hope and fear? Naturalist, Marty Peale believes that by steering by joy, which is in our core, is a way we can navigate through these difficult times. She explores what we can learn by observation and discerns between curiosity and wonder. She believes that curiosity is driven by thinking and wonder has to do with joy. www.upaya.org clean 43:23 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/what-if-wolves-are-studying-us-and-other-ways-to-cultivate-wonder/http://traffic.libsyn.com/dharmapodcast/dp100621.mp3 Leaving The Palace http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/s1E95aq9mbc/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/leaving-the-palace/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:00:55 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2309 Shinzan’s talk tonight is inspired by the words of the Buddha who states: “If, by giving up lesser comforts, one will find a true happiness, the wise should give up the lesser comforts and pursue the true happiness.” Palma explores this notion of renunciation in the context of the Buddhas’s life, our own spiritual path, habits, and our relationships with others.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/leaving-the-palace/feed/ 0 Buddha,renunciation Shinzan's talk tonight is inspired by the words of the Buddha who states: "If, by giving up lesser comforts, one will find a true happiness, the wise should give up the lesser comforts and pursue the true happiness. Shinzan's talk tonight is inspired by the words of the Buddha who states: "If, by giving up lesser comforts, one will find a true happiness, the wise should give up the lesser comforts and pursue the true happiness." Palma explores this notion of renunciation in the context of the Buddhas's life, our own spiritual path, habits, and our relationships with others. www.upaya.org clean 36:14 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/leaving-the-palace/http://traffic.libsyn.com/dharmapodcast/dp100614.mp3 Servant Leadership http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/LHG85-_quMw/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/servant-leadership/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:00:54 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2300 Today’s talk is part of the Charnal Ground retreat and addresses what it means to be a servant leader. Some dimensions of leadership in Buddhism are discipline, interdependence, ethics, and cultivating pro-social mental qualities. Roshi begins by saying how we have been in a top down, patriarchal model and this is how our society operates. She explains that Buddhist training trains us to stop and see things as they are, so individuals can discern and take action from there. A servant leader will discover what is emerging and how to support it, as well as fosters leadership qualities in others.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/servant-leadership/feed/ 0 Buddhism,discipline,ethics,interdependence,patriarchal,Roshi Joan Halifax,servant-leader Today's talk is part of the Charnal Ground retreat and addresses what it means to be a servant leader. Some dimensions of leadership in Buddhism are discipline, interdependence, ethics, and cultivating pro-social mental qualities. Today's talk is part of the Charnal Ground retreat and addresses what it means to be a servant leader. Some dimensions of leadership in Buddhism are discipline, interdependence, ethics, and cultivating pro-social mental qualities. Roshi begins by saying how we have been in a top down, patriarchal model and this is how our society operates. She explains that Buddhist training trains us to stop and see things as they are, so individuals can discern and take action from there. A servant leader will discover what is emerging and how to support it, as well as fosters leadership qualities in others. www.upaya.org clean 1:19:13 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/servant-leadership/http://traffic.libsyn.com/dharmapodcast/dp100607.mp3 On Grief and Buddhism http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/nnsXnxbqMP4/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/on-grief-and-buddhism/#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 11:00:33 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2293 Roshi Joan Halifax discusses the five ‘territories’ of grief. Roshi also shares how people close to the Buddha responded after his death and how current Western attitudes about death and dying impact people’s lives. She expounds on the physical, emotional, and spiritual symptoms that can manifest when one is grieving. Roshi shares intimate stories about her experiences with grief and death and offers suggestions to professional caregivers who work with the dying or bereaved.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/on-grief-and-buddhism/feed/ 4 Buddha,Roshi Joan Halifax Roshi Joan Halifax discusses the five 'territories' of grief. Roshi also shares how people close to the Buddha responded after his death and how current Western attitudes about death and dying impact people's lives. She expounds on the physical, Roshi Joan Halifax discusses the five 'territories' of grief. Roshi also shares how people close to the Buddha responded after his death and how current Western attitudes about death and dying impact people's lives. She expounds on the physical, emotional, and spiritual symptoms that can manifest when one is grieving. Roshi shares intimate stories about her experiences with grief and death and offers suggestions to professional caregivers who work with the dying or bereaved. www.upaya.org clean 50:05 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/on-grief-and-buddhism/http://traffic.libsyn.com/dharmapodcast/dp100531.mp3 Gandhi and Non-Violence http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/vZYcO05NWiY/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/gandhi-and-non-violence/#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 13:00:54 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2286 John Dear is a teacher, writer, and peace activist. According to John, a reflection of Gandhi’s life can help us to reflect on our own lives. He begins with a moving account of Gandhi’s life, highlighting his skill in overcoming a myriad of obstacles. John spent 10 years researching Gandhi’s life and read all 100 collected volumes of his writings. With this in mind, John then focuses on the 12 important lessons he believes we can learn from Gandhi’s life.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/gandhi-and-non-violence/feed/ 0 Gandhi,non-violence,peace activist John Dear is a teacher, writer, and peace activist. According to John, a reflection of Gandhi's life can help us to reflect on our own lives. He begins with a moving account of Gandhi's life, highlighting his skill in overcoming a myriad of obstacles. John Dear is a teacher, writer, and peace activist. According to John, a reflection of Gandhi's life can help us to reflect on our own lives. He begins with a moving account of Gandhi's life, highlighting his skill in overcoming a myriad of obstacles. John spent 10 years researching Gandhi's life and read all 100 collected volumes of his writings. With this in mind, John then focuses on the 12 important lessons he believes we can learn from Gandhi's life. www.upaya.org clean 47:55 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/gandhi-and-non-violence/http://traffic.libsyn.com/dharmapodcast/dp100524.mp3 Money, Sex, War, and Karma http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/GPEIZahnL-w/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/money-sex-war-and-karma-2/#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 22:40:19 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2269 Author and teacher David Loy gives an overview of his book, Money, Sex, War and Karma. He begins by distinguishing the most distinctive teaching of Buddhism, which is the identification between dukkha (self, suffering) and anatta (no self). He believes that our sense of self is shadowed by a sense of “lack” or something is missing. This sense of lack is then applied to our relationship to money, sex, war and karma.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/money-sex-war-and-karma-2/feed/ 0 anatta,Buddhism,dukkha,Karma,Money,self,Sex,War Author and teacher David Loy gives an overview of his book, Money, Sex, War and Karma. He begins by distinguishing the most distinctive teaching of Buddhism, which is the identification between dukkha (self, suffering) and anatta (no self). Author and teacher David Loy gives an overview of his book, Money, Sex, War and Karma (http://www.wisdompubs.org/pages/display.lasso?-KeyValue=33015&-Token.Action=&image=1). He begins by distinguishing the most distinctive teaching of Buddhism, which is the identification between dukkha (self, suffering) and anatta (no self). He believes that our sense of self is shadowed by a sense of "lack" or something is missing. This sense of lack is then applied to our relationship to money, sex, war and karma. www.upaya.org clean 49:24 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/money-sex-war-and-karma-2/http://traffic.libsyn.com/dharmapodcast/dp100517.mp3 People Do Not Die http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/FuIEBWkls4g/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/people-do-not-die/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 13:30:17 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2219 Yamada Ryoun Roshi opens by sharing experiences that led to discovering his “true self.” Roshi then speaks about the Buddha, emphasizing that it was not until the Buddha began “only sitting,” that he reached Enlightenment. Roshi continues with a discussion of how scientific findings appear to be consistent with Buddhist teachings. Roshi closes with his perspective on the mission of Zen practice, and how this relates to the idea that people do not die.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/people-do-not-die/feed/ 0 Death,enlightenment,true self Yamada Ryoun Roshi opens by sharing experiences that led to discovering his “true self.” Roshi then speaks about the Buddha, emphasizing that it was not until the Buddha began “only sitting,” that he reached Enlightenment. Yamada Ryoun Roshi opens by sharing experiences that led to discovering his “true self.” Roshi then speaks about the Buddha, emphasizing that it was not until the Buddha began “only sitting,” that he reached Enlightenment. Roshi continues with a discussion of how scientific findings appear to be consistent with Buddhist teachings. Roshi closes with his perspective on the mission of Zen practice, and how this relates to the idea that people do not die. www.upaya.org clean 54:35 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/people-do-not-die/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100510.mp3 Study and Practice Days: The Fundamental Point of Zen Practice, Finding Joy and Ease part 3 of 3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/TwR0DNaU62U/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/study-and-practice-days-the-fundamental-point-of-zen-practice-finding-joy-and-ease-part-3-of-3/#comments Sun, 09 May 2010 17:00:14 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2242 Sensei begins by asking the participants what brought them to Upaya. Often it is to relax and to find peace, but for many it is because of suffering. Our habit energy is moving so quickly and we often feel powerless. We need to ask ourselves which habits imprison us, not only for ourselves but to benefit the world. In the world today, we currently have a wealth of information, which is creating a poverty of attention. We have to change our individual minds of poverty before we can go out and save the world.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/study-and-practice-days-the-fundamental-point-of-zen-practice-finding-joy-and-ease-part-3-of-3/feed/ 0 zen practice Sensei begins by asking the participants what brought them to Upaya. Often it is to relax and to find peace, but for many it is because of suffering. Our habit energy is moving so quickly and we often feel powerless. Sensei begins by asking the participants what brought them to Upaya. Often it is to relax and to find peace, but for many it is because of suffering. Our habit energy is moving so quickly and we often feel powerless. We need to ask ourselves which habits imprison us, not only for ourselves but to benefit the world. In the world today, we currently have a wealth of information, which is creating a poverty of attention. We have to change our individual minds of poverty before we can go out and save the world. www.upaya.org clean 42:27 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/study-and-practice-days-the-fundamental-point-of-zen-practice-finding-joy-and-ease-part-3-of-3/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100509-s3of3.mp3 Study and Practice Days: The Fundamental Point of Zen Practice, Finding Joy and Ease part 2 of 3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/tBTknPSUQOM/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/study-and-practice-days-the-fundamental-point-of-zen-practice-finding-joy-and-ease-part-2-of-3/#comments Sat, 08 May 2010 17:00:13 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2236 In today’s talk Sensei Beate emphasizes how the practice develops from the breath. Although the breath is always the starting point,, you can turn the light on different areas. We have to develop a completely different relationship to time to understand what the present moment can be. She asks us to look in between the spaces, at the entire landscape. Our discursive mind wants to make our world predictable, but it is important to accept that the world is totally unpredictable.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/study-and-practice-days-the-fundamental-point-of-zen-practice-finding-joy-and-ease-part-2-of-3/feed/ 0 zen practice In today’s talk Sensei Beate emphasizes how the practice develops from the breath. Although the breath is always the starting point,, you can turn the light on different areas. We have to develop a completely different relationship to time to understa... In today’s talk Sensei Beate emphasizes how the practice develops from the breath. Although the breath is always the starting point,, you can turn the light on different areas. We have to develop a completely different relationship to time to understand what the present moment can be. She asks us to look in between the spaces, at the entire landscape. Our discursive mind wants to make our world predictable, but it is important to accept that the world is totally unpredictable. www.upaya.org clean 41:13 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/study-and-practice-days-the-fundamental-point-of-zen-practice-finding-joy-and-ease-part-2-of-3/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100508-s2of3.mp3 Study and Practice Days: The Fundamental Point of Zen Practice, Finding Joy and Ease part 1 of 3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/nz8ErzUU5vI/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/study-and-practice-days-the-fundamental-point-of-zen-practice-finding-joy-and-ease-part-1-of-3/#comments Sat, 08 May 2010 01:57:51 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2232 We often want to be “cured” in one week what has taken our lifetimes to create. If we cultivate inner stillness through clarity and attention, and develop a balanced mind, we can experience genuine happiness. To settle our natural state of mind, we bring stillness, relaxation and vigilance to our practice. Sensei describes the type of concentration as being like “putting your hand on a child’s head”.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/study-and-practice-days-the-fundamental-point-of-zen-practice-finding-joy-and-ease-part-1-of-3/feed/ 1 zen practice We often want to be “cured” in one week what has taken our lifetimes to create. If we cultivate inner stillness through clarity and attention, and develop a balanced mind, we can experience genuine happiness. To settle our natural state of mind, We often want to be “cured” in one week what has taken our lifetimes to create. If we cultivate inner stillness through clarity and attention, and develop a balanced mind, we can experience genuine happiness. To settle our natural state of mind, we bring stillness, relaxation and vigilance to our practice. Sensei describes the type of concentration as being like “putting your hand on a child’s head”. www.upaya.org clean 37:43 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/study-and-practice-days-the-fundamental-point-of-zen-practice-finding-joy-and-ease-part-1-of-3/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100507-s1of3.mp3 Movies and Zen – Exposing Reality Through Visual and Written Language http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/mfDc6MBseno/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/movies-and-zen-exposing-reality-through-visual-and-written-language/#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 13:30:59 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2211 Sensei Beate begins by speaking about the way in which film relates to meditation. According to Beate, film can evoke powerful responses in our body and mind that can be observed. Sensei then introduces Emmy award winning film maker Dyanna Taylor and well-known creative writing teacher Natalie Goldberg. The highlight of the talk is a short film by Kira Lacilu, I survived, which depicts her husbands resiliency in Iraq.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/movies-and-zen-exposing-reality-through-visual-and-written-language/feed/ 1 film,language,reality Sensei Beate begins by speaking about the way in which film relates to meditation. According to Beate, film can evoke powerful responses in our body and mind that can be observed. Sensei then introduces Emmy award winning film maker Dyanna Taylor and w... Sensei Beate begins by speaking about the way in which film relates to meditation. According to Beate, film can evoke powerful responses in our body and mind that can be observed. Sensei then introduces Emmy award winning film maker Dyanna Taylor and well-known creative writing teacher Natalie Goldberg. The highlight of the talk is a short film by Kira Lacilu, I survived, which depicts her husbands resiliency in Iraq. www.upaya.org clean 43:12 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/movies-and-zen-exposing-reality-through-visual-and-written-language/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100503.mp3 Finding Ease and Joy Through Focused Attention http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/1hLzFNb3bNY/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/finding-ease-and-joy-through-focused-attention/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:30:00 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2200 Sensei Beate begins with a discussion of how to cultivate “inner stillness,” which all Buddhist traditions say can lead to genuine happiness. She speaks of Zen Master Dogen’s life and teachings, specifically about impermanence and how we can be more aware of the impermanent nature of life. Sensei Beate finishes the talk with commentary about how we can create our awareness.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/finding-ease-and-joy-through-focused-attention/feed/ 0 awareness,dogen,Focused Attention,inner stillness Sensei Beate begins with a discussion of how to cultivate “inner stillness,” which all Buddhist traditions say can lead to genuine happiness. She speaks of Zen Master Dogen’s life and teachings, specifically about impermanence and how we can be more a... Sensei Beate begins with a discussion of how to cultivate “inner stillness,” which all Buddhist traditions say can lead to genuine happiness. She speaks of Zen Master Dogen’s life and teachings, specifically about impermanence and how we can be more aware of the impermanent nature of life. Sensei Beate finishes the talk with commentary about how we can create our awareness. www.upaya.org clean 38:06 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/finding-ease-and-joy-through-focused-attention/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100426.mp3 The Language of Zen http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/13gdGp6pL1o/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/the-launguage-of-zen/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:30:44 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2166 Shinzan Palma, Upaya’s head monk, gives his first dharma talk entitled “The Language of Zen”. Shinzan explores through his own experience how language barriers allowed him to deepen his practice and connect with others. He explains that the language of Zen is beyond words, it is the language of the heart. Zazen allows us to listen to our heart and connect to ourselves once again.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/the-launguage-of-zen/feed/ 2 heart,language,zen Shinzan Palma, Upaya’s head monk, gives his first dharma talk entitled “The Language of Zen”. Shinzan explores through his own experience how language barriers allowed him to deepen his practice and connect with others. Shinzan Palma, Upaya’s head monk, gives his first dharma talk entitled “The Language of Zen”. Shinzan explores through his own experience how language barriers allowed him to deepen his practice and connect with others. He explains that the language of Zen is beyond words, it is the language of the heart. Zazen allows us to listen to our heart and connect to ourselves once again. www.upaya.org clean 39:11 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/the-launguage-of-zen/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100419.mp3 Climate Weirdness: How do we Respond? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/tQ67VLKFlhs/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/climate-weirdness-how-do-we-respond/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:30:14 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2087 In this talk Grove Burnett, founder of the Western Environmental Law Center and the Vallecitos Mountain Refuge, continues his discussion on climate change and global warming. Grove opens our awareness to the current climate crisis with a series of statistics by leading environmentalists such as Thomas Freedman and Tim Hanson. He ends by emphasizing the importance of a response to the current situation that is grounded in positive action, values, and hope.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/climate-weirdness-how-do-we-respond/feed/ 0 climate change,environment,global warming In this talk Grove Burnett, founder of the Western Environmental Law Center and the Vallecitos Mountain Refuge, continues his discussion on climate change and global warming. Grove opens our awareness to the current climate crisis with a series of stat... In this talk Grove Burnett, founder of the Western Environmental Law Center and the Vallecitos Mountain Refuge, continues his discussion on climate change and global warming. Grove opens our awareness to the current climate crisis with a series of statistics by leading environmentalists such as Thomas Freedman and Tim Hanson. He ends by emphasizing the importance of a response to the current situation that is grounded in positive action, values, and hope. www.upaya.org clean 53:44 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/climate-weirdness-how-do-we-respond/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100412.mp3 The Groundless Ground of Social Action http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/4Axt_hB3hCs/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/the-groundless-ground-of-social-action/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:30:30 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2068 Laurie Leitch and Elaine Miller-Karas begin by telling their respective stories of how they were each led to their work of helping trauma survivors across the globe.

They move on to speak about the dialectic nature of life, elaborating on how there is a resilience that can emerge when someone experiences trauma. Laurie and Elaine also speak about the ’state of grace’ of ‘being present’ in the midst of uncertainty, and how they apply this principle to their lives. They conclude with a detailed discussion of the nature of their work, sharing stories about their recent experiences working in Haiti with survivors of the earthquake.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/the-groundless-ground-of-social-action/feed/ 0 Haiti,Social Action,trauma Laurie Leitch and Elaine Miller-Karas begin by telling their respective stories of how they were each led to their work of helping trauma survivors across the globe. - They move on to speak about the dialectic nature of life, Laurie Leitch and Elaine Miller-Karas begin by telling their respective stories of how they were each led to their work of helping trauma survivors across the globe. They move on to speak about the dialectic nature of life, elaborating on how there is a resilience that can emerge when someone experiences trauma. Laurie and Elaine also speak about the 'state of grace' of 'being present' in the midst of uncertainty, and how they apply this principle to their lives. They conclude with a detailed discussion of the nature of their work, sharing stories about their recent experiences working in Haiti with survivors of the earthquake. www.upaya.org clean 44:58 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/the-groundless-ground-of-social-action/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100405.mp3 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga part 13 of 13 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/Ko1HTyzhhZw/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-13-of-13/#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:30:14 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=1972 Continued from part 12.

Alan leads 2 guided meditation session that focus on the Shamatha practices of awareness of awareness. He points out the importance of settling the mind in its natural state first, where then it will be open to receive pointing out instructions. Alan then delves deeper into Dream Yoga and explains how both the waking and dreaming thoughts come from our substrate consciousness.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-13-of-13/feed/ 0 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga,meditation Continued from part 12. - Alan leads 2 guided meditation session that focus on the Shamatha practices of awareness of awareness. He points out the importance of settling the mind in its natural state first, Continued from part 12. Alan leads 2 guided meditation session that focus on the Shamatha practices of awareness of awareness. He points out the importance of settling the mind in its natural state first, where then it will be open to receive pointing out instructions. Alan then delves deeper into Dream Yoga and explains how both the waking and dreaming thoughts come from our substrate consciousness. www.upaya.org clean 50:33 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-13-of-13/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100402-s13of13.mp3 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga part 12 of 13 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/W8Dg6njkWNs/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-12-of-13/#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:30:22 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=1970 Alan leads 2 guided meditation session that focus on the Shamatha practices of awareness of awareness. He points out the importance of settling the mind in its natural state first, where then it will be open to receive pointing out instructions. Alan then delves deeper into Dream Yoga and explains how both the waking and dreaming thoughts come from our substrate consciousness.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-12-of-13/feed/ 0 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga Alan leads 2 guided meditation session that focus on the Shamatha practices of awareness of awareness. He points out the importance of settling the mind in its natural state first, where then it will be open to receive pointing out instructions. Alan leads 2 guided meditation session that focus on the Shamatha practices of awareness of awareness. He points out the importance of settling the mind in its natural state first, where then it will be open to receive pointing out instructions. Alan then delves deeper into Dream Yoga and explains how both the waking and dreaming thoughts come from our substrate consciousness. www.upaya.org clean 1:04:06 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-12-of-13/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100401-s12of13.mp3 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga part 11 of 13 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/WB5sSCIt_-A/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-11-of-13/#comments Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:30:02 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=1968 In this question and answer session Alan explores a variety of topics. A few of the questions he answers in this segment are: What is the connection between the brain and the mind as it pertains to aging? What is the relationship between substrate consciousness and emptiness? Can you discuss the practice of Shamatha without an object of concentration?

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-11-of-13/feed/ 0 aging,Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga,Shamatha In this question and answer session Alan explores a variety of topics. A few of the questions he answers in this segment are: What is the connection between the brain and the mind as it pertains to aging? What is the relationship between substrate cons... In this question and answer session Alan explores a variety of topics. A few of the questions he answers in this segment are: What is the connection between the brain and the mind as it pertains to aging? What is the relationship between substrate consciousness and emptiness? Can you discuss the practice of Shamatha without an object of concentration? www.upaya.org clean 50:25 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-11-of-13/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100331-s11of13.mp3 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga part 10 of 13 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/PA6GWV23kY8/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-10-of-13/#comments Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:30:32 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=1963 Continued from part 9.

In this presentation Alan begins by speaking about the positive effects of Shamatha. He then explains dream signs and their relevance in everyday life. He ends with a discussion of the mutual interdependence of reality and a short question and answer session.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-10-of-13/feed/ 0 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga,Shamatha Continued from part 9. - In this presentation Alan begins by speaking about the positive effects of Shamatha. He then explains dream signs and their relevance in everyday life. He ends with a discussion of the mutual interdependence of reality and a sh... Continued from part 9. In this presentation Alan begins by speaking about the positive effects of Shamatha. He then explains dream signs and their relevance in everyday life. He ends with a discussion of the mutual interdependence of reality and a short question and answer session. www.upaya.org clean 47:48 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-10-of-13/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100330-s10of13.mp3 Zazenkai http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/itES-HQ1GNU/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/zazenkai/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:30:31 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=2007 Sensei Beate begins by asking participants how they can “stop the “train” and get off and look at the landscape. How can we step out of our reactions and identifications? By pausing in mindfulness. By stopping, we can drain energy out of old habit patterns and deepening our acceptance. Sometimes the background noise is so loud that we cannot hear loving kindness, but when we do these practices, they come to the foreground and open to the world.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/zazenkai/feed/ 0 mindfulness,Zazenkai Sensei Beate begins by asking participants how they can “stop the “train” and get off and look at the landscape. How can we step out of our reactions and identifications? By pausing in mindfulness. By stopping, Sensei Beate begins by asking participants how they can “stop the “train” and get off and look at the landscape. How can we step out of our reactions and identifications? By pausing in mindfulness. By stopping, we can drain energy out of old habit patterns and deepening our acceptance. Sometimes the background noise is so loud that we cannot hear loving kindness, but when we do these practices, they come to the foreground and open to the world. www.upaya.org clean 46:42 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/zazenkai/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100329.mp3 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga part 9 of 13 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/7AB6QKAOifg/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-9-of-13/#comments Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:30:55 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=1960 In this presentation Alan begins by speaking about the positive effects of Shamatha. He then explains dream signs and their relevance in everyday life. He ends with a discussion of the mutual interdependence of reality and a short question and answer session.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-9-of-13/feed/ 0 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga,Shamatha In this presentation Alan begins by speaking about the positive effects of Shamatha. He then explains dream signs and their relevance in everyday life. He ends with a discussion of the mutual interdependence of reality and a short question and answer s... In this presentation Alan begins by speaking about the positive effects of Shamatha. He then explains dream signs and their relevance in everyday life. He ends with a discussion of the mutual interdependence of reality and a short question and answer session. www.upaya.org clean 53:34 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-9-of-13/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100328-s9of13.mp3 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga part 8 of 13 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/bdTmjJ_KkTo/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-8-of-13/#comments Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:30:44 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=1957 Continued from part 7.

Following two guided meditations, Alan explores the four foundations of mindfulness as narrated by the Buddha in the Pali Canon. He specifically talks about the way in which mindfulness relates to the practice of daytime dream yoga. Alan continues with an exploration of the connection between the three concepts of delusion, dream yoga, and suffering. He ends with a discussion of the applications of dream yoga in everyday life.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-8-of-13/feed/ 0 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga,meditation,mindfulness Continued from part 7. - Following two guided meditations, Alan explores the four foundations of mindfulness as narrated by the Buddha in the Pali Canon. He specifically talks about the way in which mindfulness relates to the practice of daytime dream ... Continued from part 7. Following two guided meditations, Alan explores the four foundations of mindfulness as narrated by the Buddha in the Pali Canon. He specifically talks about the way in which mindfulness relates to the practice of daytime dream yoga. Alan continues with an exploration of the connection between the three concepts of delusion, dream yoga, and suffering. He ends with a discussion of the applications of dream yoga in everyday life. www.upaya.org clean 58:17 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-8-of-13/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100327-s8of13.mp3 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga part 7 of 13 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/cWYI7s4msoQ/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-7-of-13/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:30:23 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=1954 Following two guided meditations, Alan explores the four foundations of mindfulness as narrated by the Buddha in the Pali Canon. He specifically talks about the way in which mindfulness relates to the practice of daytime dream yoga. Alan continues with an exploration of the connection between the three concepts of delusion, dream yoga, and suffering. He ends with a discussion of the applications of dream yoga in everyday life.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-7-of-13/feed/ 0 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga,meditation,mindfulness Following two guided meditations, Alan explores the four foundations of mindfulness as narrated by the Buddha in the Pali Canon. He specifically talks about the way in which mindfulness relates to the practice of daytime dream yoga. Following two guided meditations, Alan explores the four foundations of mindfulness as narrated by the Buddha in the Pali Canon. He specifically talks about the way in which mindfulness relates to the practice of daytime dream yoga. Alan continues with an exploration of the connection between the three concepts of delusion, dream yoga, and suffering. He ends with a discussion of the applications of dream yoga in everyday life. www.upaya.org clean 54:55 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-7-of-13/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100326-s7of13.mp3 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga part 6 of 13 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/MohwOKTjduo/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-6-of-13/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:30:51 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=1950 Alan opens the floor for discussion and answers such questions as: is lucidity always better than non-lucidity?, what are his thoughts on premonition and does fasting create more intense, vivid dreams?

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-6-of-13/feed/ 1 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga Alan opens the floor for discussion and answers such questions as: is lucidity always better than non-lucidity?, what are his thoughts on premonition and does fasting create more intense, vivid dreams? Alan opens the floor for discussion and answers such questions as: is lucidity always better than non-lucidity?, what are his thoughts on premonition and does fasting create more intense, vivid dreams? www.upaya.org clean 59:24 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-6-of-13/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100325-s6of13.mp3 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga part 5 of 13 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/QnvF9YSZSv8/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-5-of-13/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:30:29 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=1948 Continued from part 4.

Alan begins the afternoon session by leading the practitioners through 3 practices of mindfulness of breathing meditation and relates how different breathing practices can be applied in our daily lives. Alan then explains how lucid dreams can be induced and gives several techniques for participants to try that evening before going to sleep.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-5-of-13/feed/ 0 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga,meditation Continued from part 4. - Alan begins the afternoon session by leading the practitioners through 3 practices of mindfulness of breathing meditation and relates how different breathing practices can be applied in our daily lives. Continued from part 4. Alan begins the afternoon session by leading the practitioners through 3 practices of mindfulness of breathing meditation and relates how different breathing practices can be applied in our daily lives. Alan then explains how lucid dreams can be induced and gives several techniques for participants to try that evening before going to sleep. www.upaya.org clean 59:32 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-5-of-13/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100324-s5of13.mp3 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga part 4 of 13 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/orsyTfd503w/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-4-of-13/#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:30:20 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=1942 Alan begins the afternoon session by leading the practitioners through 3 practices of mindfulness of breathing meditation and relates how different breathing practices can be applied in our daily lives. Alan then explains how lucid dreams can be induced and gives several techniques for participants to try that evening before going to sleep.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-4-of-13/feed/ 0 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga,meditation Alan begins the afternoon session by leading the practitioners through 3 practices of mindfulness of breathing meditation and relates how different breathing practices can be applied in our daily lives. Alan then explains how lucid dreams can be induce... Alan begins the afternoon session by leading the practitioners through 3 practices of mindfulness of breathing meditation and relates how different breathing practices can be applied in our daily lives. Alan then explains how lucid dreams can be induced and gives several techniques for participants to try that evening before going to sleep. www.upaya.org clean 49:36 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-4-of-13/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100323-s4of13.mp3 Feminism and Buddhism for Transformation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/qC0KXeMSbg8/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/feminism-and-buddhism-for-transformation/#comments Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:30:29 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=1984 Ouyporn is the founder of the International Woman’s Partnership for Peace and Justice in Thailand. She begins by speaking about her motivation for becoming a peace activist and feminist. Ouyporn also discusses the meaning and importance of engaged Buddhism in Thailand. She ends with a slideshow of her center, a place in which men women and families go to bond, gain clarity, heal, and to speak out to the wider community.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/feminism-and-buddhism-for-transformation/feed/ 2 Feminism,Thailand,Transformation Ouyporn is the founder of the International Woman’s Partnership for Peace and Justice in Thailand. She begins by speaking about her motivation for becoming a peace activist and feminist. Ouyporn also discusses the meaning and importance of engaged Budd... Ouyporn is the founder of the International Woman’s Partnership for Peace and Justice in Thailand. She begins by speaking about her motivation for becoming a peace activist and feminist. Ouyporn also discusses the meaning and importance of engaged Buddhism in Thailand. She ends with a slideshow of her center, a place in which men women and families go to bond, gain clarity, heal, and to speak out to the wider community. www.upaya.org clean 45:52 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/feminism-and-buddhism-for-transformation/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100322.mp3 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga part 3 of 13 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/7OX1ZrHJ0gk/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-3-of-13/#comments Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:00:47 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=1938 Continued from part 2.

Alan guides participants in 2 meditation sessions which focus on relaxing the body and creating stability. He then explains that in order for one to sustain lucidity, one must develop stability of the mind. It is from that stable place that one can fully explore the richness of the mind.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-3-of-13/feed/ 0 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga,meditation Continued from part 2. - Alan guides participants in 2 meditation sessions which focus on relaxing the body and creating stability. He then explains that in order for one to sustain lucidity, one must develop stability of the mind. Continued from part 2. Alan guides participants in 2 meditation sessions which focus on relaxing the body and creating stability. He then explains that in order for one to sustain lucidity, one must develop stability of the mind. It is from that stable place that one can fully explore the richness of the mind. www.upaya.org clean 58:24 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-3-of-13/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100321-s3of13.mp3 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga part 2 of 13 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/6FZura4WR6I/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-2-of-13/#comments Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:52:45 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=1934 Alan guides participants in 2 meditation sessions which focus on relaxing the body and creating stability.   He then explains that in order for one to sustain lucidity, one must develop stability of the mind. It is from that stable place that one can fully explore the richness of the mind.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-2-of-13/feed/ 0 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga,meditation Alan guides participants in 2 meditation sessions which focus on relaxing the body and creating stability.   He then explains that in order for one to sustain lucidity, one must develop stability of the mind. Alan guides participants in 2 meditation sessions which focus on relaxing the body and creating stability.   He then explains that in order for one to sustain lucidity, one must develop stability of the mind. It is from that stable place that one can fully explore the richness of the mind. www.upaya.org clean 1:00:51 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-2-of-13/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100320-s2of13.mp3 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga part 1 of 13 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/URfihWp17AQ/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-1-of-13/#comments Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:43:00 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=1924 Alan Wallace begins by giving an overview of the 3 day retreat which will strike a balance between dharma talks, guided meditation and discussion. He then teaches 3 types of Shamatha, which are mindfulness of breathing, settling the mind in its natural state, and objectless meditation. He focuses specifically on mindfulness of breathing which he calls the “infirmary” which will create a strong foundation for Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-1-of-13/feed/ 1 Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga,meditation,Shamatha Alan Wallace begins by giving an overview of the 3 day retreat which will strike a balance between dharma talks, guided meditation and discussion. He then teaches 3 types of Shamatha, which are mindfulness of breathing, Alan Wallace begins by giving an overview of the 3 day retreat which will strike a balance between dharma talks, guided meditation and discussion. He then teaches 3 types of Shamatha, which are mindfulness of breathing, settling the mind in its natural state, and objectless meditation. He focuses specifically on mindfulness of breathing which he calls the “infirmary” which will create a strong foundation for Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga. www.upaya.org clean 1:10:01 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/lucid-dreaming-and-dream-yoga-part-1-of-13/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100319-s1of13.mp3 The Conscious Universe: Where Buddhism and Physics Converge http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/dE0roFzWcoA/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/the-conscious-universe-where-buddhism-and-physics-converge/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:30:29 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=1917 Physicists have long assumed that the universe is fundamentally composed of matter and energy and that life and consciousness are accidental byproducts of configurations of matter. But a growing number of distinguished physicists are now suggesting that consciousness may play a much more fundamental role in nature than scientists previously believed. In this lecture Alan Wallace will review some of the most provocative theories presented by such leading physicists as John Wheeler, Stephen Hawking, and Andre Linde that challenge many of the materialist assumptions based on outdated 19th-century physics. And he will discuss how these theories may relate to Buddhist theories and practices, including those of the Theravada, Mahayana, and Great Perfection traditions of Buddhism.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/the-conscious-universe-where-buddhism-and-physics-converge/feed/ 6 Buddhism and Physics Physicists have long assumed that the universe is fundamentally composed of matter and energy and that life and consciousness are accidental byproducts of configurations of matter. But a growing number of distinguished physicists are now suggesting tha... Physicists have long assumed that the universe is fundamentally composed of matter and energy and that life and consciousness are accidental byproducts of configurations of matter. But a growing number of distinguished physicists are now suggesting that consciousness may play a much more fundamental role in nature than scientists previously believed. In this lecture Alan Wallace will review some of the most provocative theories presented by such leading physicists as John Wheeler, Stephen Hawking, and Andre Linde that challenge many of the materialist assumptions based on outdated 19th-century physics. And he will discuss how these theories may relate to Buddhist theories and practices, including those of the Theravada, Mahayana, and Great Perfection traditions of Buddhism. www.upaya.org clean 1:19:17 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/the-conscious-universe-where-buddhism-and-physics-converge/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100315.mp3 Taking Jukai http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/UAxtDO7cN_Q/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/taking-jukai/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:48:54 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=1898 In this talk Sensei speaks about the Jukai ceremony and taking the precepts. She also talks about truth and trust which develop and shape our practice path. Taking the precepts is about searching for truth and meaning in our lives. Read a poem by Jimmy Santiago Baca, who understands me but me. Jukai ceremony becoming what aspire to be. Precepts about asking questions like: How do I want to live my life? How can I develop true intimacy with my body, speech and mind. What is truth and what is true for me and what is the truth we share. Whole heartedness and intention are more important than success. In this state of mind practice will unfold. Trust in practice. Trust despite not knowing what will happen. Precepts is about a rebirth from the conditioned life we lived previously. About worshipping the path of truth and trust.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/taking-jukai/feed/ 0 intimacy,Jukai,Jukai ceremony,the precepts,trust,truth In this talk Sensei speaks about the Jukai ceremony and taking the precepts. She also talks about truth and trust which develop and shape our practice path. Taking the precepts is about searching for truth and meaning in our lives. In this talk Sensei speaks about the Jukai ceremony and taking the precepts. She also talks about truth and trust which develop and shape our practice path. Taking the precepts is about searching for truth and meaning in our lives. Read a poem by Jimmy Santiago Baca, who understands me but me. Jukai ceremony becoming what aspire to be. Precepts about asking questions like: How do I want to live my life? How can I develop true intimacy with my body, speech and mind. What is truth and what is true for me and what is the truth we share. Whole heartedness and intention are more important than success. In this state of mind practice will unfold. Trust in practice. Trust despite not knowing what will happen. Precepts is about a rebirth from the conditioned life we lived previously. About worshipping the path of truth and trust. www.upaya.org clean 50:27 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/taking-jukai/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100309.mp3 Zazenkai Dharma Talk http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/u4aJQlzovPc/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/zazenkai-dharma-talk/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:43:19 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=1895 In this talk Sensei gives an overview of the four foundations of mindfulness. She focuses on mindfulness of feeling, mental formations, and worldly phenomena. She elaborates on the way in which we can observe the mind and its consistent pattern of likes and dislikes. The fourth foundation of mindfulness, mindfulness of worldly phenomena, is about seeing things as they truly are. Sensei highlights the ideas of interconnectedness, impermanence, and signlessness in this section of her talk.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/zazenkai-dharma-talk/feed/ 0 mindfulness,Zazenkai In this talk Sensei gives an overview of the four foundations of mindfulness. She focuses on mindfulness of feeling, mental formations, and worldly phenomena. She elaborates on the way in which we can observe the mind and its consistent pattern of like... In this talk Sensei gives an overview of the four foundations of mindfulness. She focuses on mindfulness of feeling, mental formations, and worldly phenomena. She elaborates on the way in which we can observe the mind and its consistent pattern of likes and dislikes. The fourth foundation of mindfulness, mindfulness of worldly phenomena, is about seeing things as they truly are. Sensei highlights the ideas of interconnectedness, impermanence, and signlessness in this section of her talk. www.upaya.org clean 51:49 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/zazenkai-dharma-talk/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100305.mp3 Seeing It To the End (And the Stops In Between) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/YtDEsjeCuzM/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/seeing-it-to-the-end-and-the-stops-in-between/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:38:58 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=1885 Jimmy Santiago Baca begins with a variety of compelling stories related to his life in prison and the way in which writing and reading became an important part of his life at that time. He moves on to discuss his book “A Place to Stand”, and his present work teaching literacy in prisons. He ends by showing a short segment from his new documentary that explores the healing power of poetry.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/seeing-it-to-the-end-and-the-stops-in-between/feed/ 0 poetry,prison Jimmy Santiago Baca begins with a variety of compelling stories related to his life in prison and the way in which writing and reading became an important part of his life at that time. He moves on to discuss his book “A Place to Stand”, Jimmy Santiago Baca begins with a variety of compelling stories related to his life in prison and the way in which writing and reading became an important part of his life at that time. He moves on to discuss his book “A Place to Stand”, and his present work teaching literacy in prisons. He ends by showing a short segment from his new documentary that explores the healing power of poetry. www.upaya.org clean 58:45 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/seeing-it-to-the-end-and-the-stops-in-between/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100301.mp3 The Future is Girl http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/nTByMpXp3C8/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/the-future-is-girl/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:36:43 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=1882 Eve Ensler begins by speaking about the process of writing her new book, “I’m an Emotional Creature”. She also explores a variety of topics including the pressures on girls to conform, the importance of social change, and her work in the Congo.

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/the-future-is-girl/feed/ 2 social change Eve Ensler begins by speaking about the process of writing her new book, “I’m an Emotional Creature”. She also explores a variety of topics including the pressures on girls to conform, the importance of social change, and her work in the Congo. Eve Ensler begins by speaking about the process of writing her new book, “I’m an Emotional Creature”. She also explores a variety of topics including the pressures on girls to conform, the importance of social change, and her work in the Congo. www.upaya.org clean 1:14:10 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/the-future-is-girl/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100227.mp3 Havana, Cuba or Cuba, New Mexico? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DharmaPodcast/~3/a_PU-U8XTRo/ http://www.upaya.org/dharma/havana-cuba-or-cuba-new-mexico/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:25:18 +0000 dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) http://www.upaya.org/dharma/?p=1827 Author, painter, poet and long time Zen practitioner, Natalie Goldberg begins her talk by sharing a personal experience about Cuba, New Mexico and how a misunderstanding taught her that sometimes teachers do not always know more than students. During a recent retreat, she asked her students “what is your most essential fear?” Natalie realized that in the middle of that fear is true awareness

]]> http://www.upaya.org/dharma/havana-cuba-or-cuba-new-mexico/feed/ 0 awareness,fear Author, painter, poet and long time Zen practitioner, Natalie Goldberg begins her talk by sharing a personal experience about Cuba, New Mexico and how a misunderstanding taught her that sometimes teachers do not always know more than students. Author, painter, poet and long time Zen practitioner, Natalie Goldberg begins her talk by sharing a personal experience about Cuba, New Mexico and how a misunderstanding taught her that sometimes teachers do not always know more than students. During a recent retreat, she asked her students “what is your most essential fear?” Natalie realized that in the middle of that fear is true awareness www.upaya.org clean 48:23 http://www.upaya.org/dharma/havana-cuba-or-cuba-new-mexico/http://media.libsyn.com/media/dharmapodcast/dp100225.mp3 Roshi Joan HalifaxnonadultThis weekly Podcast includes the Wednesday evening "Dharma Talks" from Upaya Zen Center and supports our mission: to provide a context for community practice, education in Buddhism and social service in the areas of death and dying, prison work, the envir