Dear sangha, Dainin has continued to post updates about Roshi's recovery here. A new update has been added today: Roshi and I don’t want everyone to be too concerned. But just to let you know, the last 24 hours have been more difficult. We had thought Roshi’s heart is out of

On this Juneteenth, we honor the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans in the United States were finally informed of their freedom. We recognize the deep interconnection of all beings and the ongoing presence of suffering caused by systemic injustice. Today, we

Happening Today! Join us for a powerful session of Awareness in Action featuring Father Greg Boyle on the theme of "Homeboys." Whether you watch live or access the recording later, this is a teaching you won’t want to miss. We’re profoundly grateful to Fr. Greg for making time

A few spaces remain open to join us for the July Zen Circle next month! This is a wonderful opportunity to experience life at Upaya through Zen practice and teachings over 10 days at our Zen Center in Santa Fe, NM. Calligraphy and the Dōgen Seminar are also available as

It’s time for our annual Prajna Retreat! Great joy for residents as they prepare to go offline and deepen their practice in the mountains. We look forward to hearing about their experience when they return! ⛰️

JULY 25 - 27: Did you know that our Calligraphy program is also offered online for FREE? Taught by Sensei Kazuaki Tanahashi and Dr. Bruce Linton, this is a wonderful time for those of you who cannot be here in person to connect with the sangha through creativity and Zen! Join

Beloved elder and teacher, and dear friend of Roshi Joan, Joanna Macy is currently in hospice care at home. She is surrounded by her family, resting, and held in great love. Joanna has offered extraordinary teachings at Upaya for many years and is a guiding light in Socially and

Revisiting teachings from our dear Joanna Macy. Such wisdom, strength, and heart. As mentioned, Joanna is at home in hospice care. Please join us in sending your prayers to Joanna and her family as they move through this time together.

On July 4th, 2024, Roshi Joan Halifax shared a special piece of writing for the sangha – 'The Bodhisattva Ideal: Five Rare Powers' "This is our home ground as well. Can we recognize this, actualize this? I think so. We have the Bodhisattva attitude accessible to us, if we but

Join us in person at Upaya (or online for FREE!) this October for Fall Practice Period. This practice period is entitled: "Actualizing the Fundamental Point – The Heart of Dōgen’s Teachings." Immerse yourself in Zen training and life with our resident community, or join

The Inner Practice of Medicine professional training for clinicians is underway at Upaya. Based on Sensei Wendy Dainin Lau's book, "Inner Practice of Medicine," we are grateful to have many physicians with us over the next few days!

Deeply grateful to the physicians who joined us at Upaya last week for the Inner Practice of Medicine professional training program. We have been profoundly moved by their service in this world! One participant shared: "In just a few days, all the participants formed a tight and

We are profoundly grateful for Sensei Dainin and all that she brings forth in this sangha. For her deep care of Roshi Joan as she recovers from two heart surgeries. And for her presence and teachings. Earlier this year, Dainin traveled to China to care for her critically ill

We are looking forward to Sensei Kaz and Dr. Bruce Linton's arrival next week for the Calligraphy Program July 25-27. There are still a few spaces to join us in person, and for the online mahasangha, registration is FREE + by donation! Online (FREE, by donation):

Looking out from the Taizando (Serene Mountain Hall), wildflowers are blossoming and bees are humming, all under the watch of Picacho Peak. Summer at Upaya is in full bloom.

Photos from last night's Dharma Talk with Sensei Genzan. Genzan has traveled from Japan to teach during the July Zen Circle. You can still join us for the Dōgen Seminar next weekend. Check the links for details 🙏 online, FREE: upaya.org/program/dogen-… In person:

Please join us in wishing our beloved Abbot, Roshi Joan Halifax, a happy 83rd Continuation Day! We want to ensure the sangha can connect with Roshi on this special day so have created a birthday blog. All birthday messages can be made here: upaya.org/2025/07/contin… Joan Halifax

We are grateful to have shared a quiet birthday lunch with Roshi Joan yesterday, along with July Zen Circle faculty and a few of her dear friends (pictured from left to right) Sensei Wendy Dainin Lau, Naoko Harada, adopted brother Joe David, Matthew Chase, Sensei Genzan Quennell,

Today, August 6th, marks 80 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945. This was then followed by the bombing of Nagasaki three days later, on August 9th, 1945. Roshi Joan wrote an article in recognition of this day, and our capacity to turn the tide of war and