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Upaya Zen Center
1404 Cerro Gordo Road
Santa Fe, NM, 87501
Phone: 505-986-8518
Fax: 505-986-8528
Email: upaya@upaya.org
Click here to print out the full 32 page catalog of 2008 Upaya retreats and workshops in PDF format.
Upaya Program Calendar
You can now register for programs online, or you can phone the Upaya Office at (505) 986-8518. Feel free to e-mail the Registrar with questions.
Our workshop and retreat calendar focuses on practices and teachings related to engaged Buddhism, on how to live in our world responsibly, with affection, kindness, and wisdom. These programs come alive at Upaya’s beautiful Santa Fe campus and in the Prajna Mountain Forest Refuge nestled beneath the Truchas Peaks. In each of our offerings, we ask how we can contribute to and serve the wellbeing of all species, including our own.
Please explore our calendar for such esoteric topics as Thinking like a System (4/3-4/6), combining Yoga and Buddhism with Richard Freeman and Roshi Joan (5/22-5/25), women’s explorations In the Shelter of Each Other Women’s Retreat (7/16-7/20) and our comprehensive Summer Practice Period on the Essence of Engaged Buddhism (8/6-9/7).
To learn how Upaya designs our programs, please see the principles used to guide us.
| 2008 Calendar | |
| Jan 01, 2008 — Dec 31, 2008 |
Chaplaincy Training Program 1st cohort, 1st year Roshi Joan Halifax and many others Tuition: $4950/year for those registered prior to December 1, 2008; $5400/year for those registered after December 1, 2008. Registration & Program Details |
| Jan 04, 2008 — Feb 03, 2008 |
WINTER PRACTICE PERIOD: Exploring the Science and Art of Zen Roshi Joan Halifax with Faculty listed below Includes dormitory lodging (upgrades available). Dana to teachers. Individual programs priced below for those not doing the whole practice period. Program Details |
| Jan 04, 2008 — Jan 13, 2008 |
THE ESSENCE OF ZEN: Silent Illumination Roshi Joan Halifax Includes dormitory lodging (upgrades available). Dana to teacher. Program Details |
| Jan 16, 2008 — Jan 20, 2008 |
ZEN BRAIN, SELFLESS INSIGHT James Austin, M.D., Roshi Joan Halifax, Al Kaszniak, Ph.D., Neil Theise, M.D., Jason Buhle Includes dormitory lodging. Dana to teacher. Program Details |
| Jan 25, 2008 — Jan 31, 2008 |
WINTER SESSHIN: Dogen’s Perspective on Enlightenment Roshi Joan Halifax, Sensei Kazuaki Tanahashi Includes dormitory lodging (upgrades available). Dana to teachers. Program Details |
| Feb 01, 2008 — Feb 03, 2008 |
CALLIGRAPHY IN LIVING COLOR Sensei Kazuaki Tanahashi Includes materials. Plus lodging. Dana to teacher. Program Details |
| Feb 16, 2008 |
ZAZENKAI Beate Seishin Stolte, Vice-Abbot Payment for meals only. Donation to teachers and Upaya. Program Details |
| Feb 21, 2008 — Feb 24, 2008 |
THE NATURE OF COUNCIL - wait list Gigi Coyle Plus lodging. Dana to teacher. Program begins morning of 2/22. Presently, this workshop is full, but call to be placed on the wait list. Please read The Way of Council prior to attending. Program Details |
| Mar 07, 2008 — Mar 09, 2008 |
FUNDRAISING FROM THE HEART (call Upaya/wait list only) Lynne Twist Plus lodging. Program Details |
| Mar 14, 2008 — Mar 30, 2008 |
FOOTSTEPS OF DOGEN ZENJI: CHINA AND JAPAN (wait list only) Kazuaki Tanahashi and Roshi Joan Halifax Please call office for pricing. Program Details |
| Apr 02, 2008 — Apr 10, 2008 |
INTRODUCTION TO CHAPLAINCY PRACTICE AND BECOMING A BUDDHIST Roshi Joan Halifax, Beate Seishin Stolte, Jean Wilkins, Jisen McFarland Required for Chaplaincy candidates ONLY. Plus lodging. Dana to teachers. Program Details |
| Apr 03, 2008 — Apr 06, 2008 |
THINKING LIKE A SYSTEM: How to Intervene in a System for Social Change Merle Lefkoff, Ph.D, John Goekler Required for Chaplaincy. Plus lodging. Dana to teachers. Program Details |
| Apr 12, 2008 |
What is Zen? Basic instruction and exploration. Zazenkai with vice Abbot Beate Stolte and Upaya Residents Payment for meals only. Donation to teachers and Upaya. Program Details |
| Apr 14, 2008 |
LIVING WITH ILLNESS AND LOSS: The Nature of Change and Transformation Susan Benjamin, Jean Wilkins Donation to teachers and Upaya. Program Details |
| Apr 25, 2008 — May 02, 2008 |
BEING WITH DYING: PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM IN CONTEMPLATIVE END-OF-LIFE CARE Roshi Joan Halifax, Gary Pasternak, MD, Tony Back, MD, Cynda Rushton, RN, PhD, Barbara Dossey, RN, PhD, Gwynne Sullivan, RN, Sensei Fleet Maull, Troy Fernandez, MSW, Tussi Kluge, Claudia Luisi-Flueckiger, MA, Mary Taylor, Jean Wilkins, Click on the PDF link below for pricing and application. We will contact you upon approval. Discounted tuition for +3 coming from the same institution. Financial assistance possible. Program Details |
| May 05, 2008 — May 11, 2008 |
MOUNTAIN AND MONASTERY SESSHIN Roshi Joan Halifax, Roshi Enkyo O’Hara, Marty Peale Includes dormitory at Upaya (upgrade available) and camping at Refuge. Thank you. Dana to teachers. Program Details |
| May 16, 2008 — May 18, 2008 |
THE FIFTH ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE GUARDIANS FOR GRATEFULNESS Roshi Joan Halifax, Brother David Steindl-Rast, Lynne Twist Non-Guardians $550.00 (plus lodging); Guardians $450.00 (plus lodging) Program Details |
| May 22, 2008 — May 25, 2008 |
LIBERATION THROUGH YOGA AND BUDDHISM Richard Freeman, Roshi Joan Halifax Plus lodging. Dana to teachers. Program Details |
| Jun 26, 2008 — Jul 06, 2008 |
WILDERNESS FAST AND COMPASSIONATE ACTION Roshi Joan Halifax, Marty Peale Plus lodging. Dana to teacher. Registration limited to 12 participants. Contact Upaya for application prior to registration. A few spaces are still available. Program Details |
| Jul 10, 2008 — Jul 13, 2008 |
COMPASSION AND WISDOM AT THE END OF LIFE: Practices and Perspectives Frank Ostaseski, Roshi Joan Halifax Plus lodging. Come early for In the Shelter of Each Other Women's Retreat with complimentary dormitory lodging in between programs! Program Details |
| Jul 14, 2008 — Aug 04, 2008 |
JOURNEY TO MONGOLIA Carroll Dunham, Thomas Kelly Plus international airfare. Program Details |
| Jul 16, 2008 — Jul 20, 2008 |
IN THE SHELTER OF EACH OTHER WOMEN’S RETREAT: Power, Compassion, Resilience and the Shadow Roshi Joan Halifax, Jane Fonda, Jodie Evans, Mayumi Oda, Zuleikha plus others Plus lodging. Dana to teachers. Upaya has discounted this program by $100.00 for tuition and food. Those who can afford the full cost or are able to give scholarships for women who can not afford to join us, please let our registrar know. Program Details |
| Aug 06, 2008 — Sep 07, 2008 |
SUMMER PRACTICE PERIOD: Essence of Engaged Buddhism Roshi Joan Halifax, Roshi Bernie Glassman, Sensei Fleet Maull, Sensei Kazuaki Tanahashi, Irene Kyojo Bakker, Natalie Goldberg and others Includes dormitory lodging (upgrade available). Dana to teachers. Program Details |
| Aug 06, 2008 — Aug 10, 2008 |
ENGAGED BUDDHISM RETREAT: History and Foundational Practices of the Five Buddha Families Sensei Fleet Maull, Roshi Joan Halifax Required for Chaplaincy. Includes dormitory lodging (upgrade available). Dana to teachers. Program Details |
| Aug 07, 2008 — Aug 26, 2008 |
KAZAKH/ALTAI MOUNTAINS: Western Mongolia Horse Trip Carroll Dunham, Thomas Kelly Does not include International flights. Program Details |
| Aug 12, 2008 — Aug 15, 2008 |
THE HEART OF THE PRECEPTS Roshi Joan Halifax, Irene Kyojo Bakker, Beate Seishin Stolte, Jean Wilkins Required for Chaplaincy. Plus lodging. Dana to teachers. Program Details |
| Aug 15, 2008 — Aug 17, 2008 |
INNER CITY MINISTRY: The Path through Homelessness and Poverty Roshi Bernie Glassman Required for Chaplaincy. Plus lodging. Dana to teachers. Program Details |
| Aug 20, 2008 — Aug 26, 2008 |
NATURE OF ALL THINGS: Forest Refuge Retreat Natalie Goldberg, Roshi Joan Halifax, with William deBuys, Marty Peale Includes dormitory lodging at Upaya (upgrade available) and camping at the Refuge. Program Details |
| Aug 29, 2008 — Sep 04, 2008 |
Dogen’s Koans for Social Action Roshi Joan Halifax, Sensei Kazuaki Tanahashi Includes dormitorylodging at Upaya (upgrade available). Dana to teachers. Program Details |
| Sep 05, 2008 — Sep 07, 2008 |
BREAKTHROUGH WITH THE BRUSH: Art and Social Action Sensei Kazuaki Tanahashi Plus lodging; includes materials. Dana to teacher. Program Details |
| Sep 16, 2008 — Sep 19, 2008 |
Harvesting Fall Backbends Tias Little Dorm $60 per night, double $85 per night. Breakfast & lunch $23. Program Details |
| Sep 20, 2008 — Sep 23, 2008 |
The Heart Sutra in Study & Practice Tias Little Dorm $60 per night, double $85 per night. Breakfast & lunch $23. Program Details |
| Sep 27, 2008 |
ZAZENKAI Beate Seishin Stolte Payment for meals only. Donation to teachers and Upaya. Program Details |
| Sep 28, 2008 |
DATE CHANGE TO 10/6: LIVING WITH ILLNESS: The Nature of Change and Transformation Roshi Joan Halifax (when available), Susan Benjamin, Jean Wilkins Donation to teachers and Upaya. Program Details |
| Oct 01, 2008 — Oct 05, 2008 |
CANCELLED - PRESENCE AND COMPASSION: Contemplative End-of-Life Care Sensei Fleet Maull, Jonna Goulding, MD, Cynda Rushton, RH, PhD., Jean Wilkins Plus lodging. Dana for teachers. Program Details |
| Oct 06, 2008 |
LIVING WITH ILLNESS: The Nature of Change and Transformation Susan Benjamin, Jean Wilkins Donation to teachers and Upaya. Program Details |
| Oct 12, 2008 |
cancelled- ZAZENKAI Beate Seishin Stolte, Jean Wilkins Payment for meals only. Donation to teachers and Upaya. Program Details |
| Oct 15, 2008 — Oct 21, 2008 |
Yoga Teacher Training Session II: The Fluid Body Tias Little Dorm $60 per night, double $85 per night. Breakfast & lunch $23. Program Details |
| Oct 24, 2008 — Nov 09, 2008 |
FALL PRACTICE PERIOD: Exploring Resilience and the Compassionate Life Roshi Joan Halifax, Roshi Norman Fischer, Sharon Salzberg, Jim Gollin, Beate Seishin Stolte, Jean Wilkins, Ani Tenzin Palmo Includes dormitory lodging (upgrade available). Dana to teachers. Program Details |
| Oct 24, 2008 — Oct 30, 2008 |
SESSHIN: To Study the Mind Beate Seishin Stolte, Jean Wilkins, talk by Roshi Norman Fischer Includes dormitory lodging (upgrade available). Dana to teachers. Program Details |
| Oct 31, 2008 — Nov 02, 2008 |
SAILING HOME: Using the Wisdom of Homer’s Odyssey to Navigate your Spiritual Journey Roshi Norman Fischer Plus lodging. Dana to teacher. Program Details |
| Oct 31, 2008 — Nov 19, 2008 |
MANI RIMDU FESTIVAL IN NEPAL Carroll Dunham, Thomas Kelly Does not include international flights. Program Details |
| Nov 04, 2008 — Nov 06, 2008 |
POLITICS AND COMPASSION ELECTION RETREAT: Buddhist Perspectives on Democracy and the Environment Roshi Joan Halifax, Jim Gollin Includes meals. Lodging additional. Dana to teachers. Program Details |
| Nov 07, 2008 — Nov 09, 2008 |
COMPASSION AND RESILIENCE: Transforming Secondary Trauma and Compassion Fatigue Sharon Salzberg, Roshi Joan Halifax Plus lodging. Dana to teachers. Program Details |
| Dec 01, 2008 — Dec 08, 2008 |
ROHATSU SESSHIN: Exploring Wisdom and Stupidity Roshi Joan Halifax, Roshi Enkyo O’Hara, Sensei Kazuaki Tanahashi Includes dormitory lodging (upgrade available). Dana to teachers. Registration & Program Details |
| Dec 10, 2008 — Jan 06, 2009 |
DEEP WINTER MEDITATION Roshi Joan Halifax $950. includes dormitory lodging (upgrade available). Dana for teachers. Registration & Program Details |
| 2009 Calendar | |
| Jan 01, 2009 — Dec 31, 2009 |
CHAPLAINCY TRAINING: 1st cohort, 2nd year Roshi Joan Halifax and faculty Includes dormitory lodging (upgrades available). Dana to teacher. Registration & Program Details |
| Jan 01, 2009 — Dec 31, 2009 |
CHAPLAINCY TRAINING, 2nd cohort Roshi Joan Halifax, Fleet Maull, and many more Includes dormitory lodging (upgrades available). Dana to teacher. Registration & Program Details |
| Jan 07, 2009 — Feb 01, 2009 |
WINTER PRACTICE PERIOD: The Practice and Science of Selflessness Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD, Sensei Beate Genko Stolte with Faculty listed below Includes dormitory lodging (upgrade available). Dana to teachers. Registration & Program Details |
| Jan 07, 2009 — Jan 11, 2009 |
ZEN BRAIN: Open Presence, Selflessness, and Compassion: Perspectives from Buddhism, Neuroscience, and Complexity Theory Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD, James Austin, PhD, Sandra Blakeslee, Richard Davidson, PhD, Al Kaszniak, PhD, Neil Theise, MD, Evan Thompson, PhD Plus lodging. Registration & Program Details |
| Jan 12, 2009 — Jan 16, 2009 |
SESSHIN: Silent Illumination Sensei Beate Genko Stolte, Roshi Joan Halifax Includes dormitory lodging (upgrade available). Dana to teachers. Registration & Program Details |
| Jan 19, 2009 |
Chaco Canyon Roshi Joan Halifax and Beate Seishin Stolte No lodging. Registration & Program Details |
| Jan 20, 2009 — Jan 23, 2009 |
Koan Study on Selflessness Roshi Joan Halifax and Sensei Beate Genko Stolte Plus lodging. Dana to teachers. Registration & Program Details |
| Jan 23, 2009 — Jan 29, 2009 |
SESSHIN: Invisible Enlightenment: Dogen’s Path of Nonduality Roshi Joan Halifax. Sensei Kazuaki Tanahashi, Sensei Beate Genko Stolte Includes dormitory lodging (upgrade available). Dana to teachers. Registration & Program Details |
| Jan 30, 2009 — Feb 01, 2009 |
ZEN PAINTING AND CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP ON BRUSH SAMADHI Sensei Kazuaki Tanahashi Plus lodging. Dana to teacher. Registration & Program Details |
| Feb 22, 2009 |
ZAZENKAI Sensei Beate Genko Stolte Donation to teachers and Upaya. Registration & Program Details |
| Mar 01, 2009 — Mar 08, 2009 |
CHAPLAINCY FUNDAMENTALS - Intensive II: Leadership, Service, and Practice Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD; Sensei Beate Genko Stolte; Hozan Alan Senauke; Merle Lefkoff, PhD; Laurie Leitch, PhD; Maia Duerr; Gigi Coyle TBD Registration & Program Details |
| Mar 13, 2009 — Mar 15, 2009 |
FUNDRAISING FROM THE HEART Lynne Twist and Roshi Joan Halifax, PHD Plus lodging. Registration & Program Details |
| Mar 19, 2009 — Apr 02, 2009 |
PILGRIMAGE TO JAPAN: Zen and its Ancient Roots Sensei Kazuaki Tanahashi, Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD $4800/for 21-25 registered guests; $5100/for 16-20 registered guests; $5400/for 15 registered guests which is minimum trip size Registration & Program Details |
| Apr 03, 2009 |
LIVING WITH ILLNESS: The Nature of Change and Transformation Jean Wilkins, Susan Benjamin Donation to teachers and Upaya. Registration & Program Details |
| Apr 10, 2009 — Apr 16, 2009 |
SPRING SESSHIN: Sensei Beate Genko Stolte Includes dormitory lodging (upgrade available). Dana to teachers. Registration & Program Details |
| Apr 26, 2009 — May 03, 2009 |
BEING WITH DYING: Professional Training Program in Contemplative End-of-Life Care Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD with Anthony Back, MD, Cynda Rushton, RN, PhD, Ben Daitz, MD, Jean Wilkins, MA, Mary Taylor Plus lodging. Registration is limited; early registration advised. Discounted tuition for three or more from the same institution. Registration & Program Details |
| May 08, 2009 — May 10, 2009 |
ZEN MIND, BEGINNER'S MIND: Introduction to Zen with Sensei Beate Genko Stolte Beate Genko Seishin Stolte Includes dormitory lodging (upgrade available). Dana to teacher. Registration & Program Details |
| May 15, 2009 — May 17, 2009 |
White Plum Meeting Core lineage members see above Registration & Program Details |
| May 19, 2009 — May 27, 2009 |
Opening of Prajna Mountain Forest Refuge Dana Retreat Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD, Roshi Enkyo O'Hara, Sensei Beate Genko Stolte, Marty Peale, Peggy Murray Includes lodging, meals, transportation and more Registration & Program Details |
| May 29, 2009 — May 31, 2009 |
SCIENCE MEETS MEDITATION: Balance the Heart and Mind B. Alan Wallace, PhD Plus lodging. Dana to teacher. Registration & Program Details |
| Jun 28, 2009 |
ZAZENKAI Sensei Beate Genko Stolte Dana to teachers and Upaya Registration & Program Details |
| Jul 10, 2009 — Jul 12, 2009 |
Exploring Compassion and Fearlessness at the End-of-Life Frank Ostaseski, Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD Plus lodging. Dana to teachers. Registration & Program Details |
| Jul 14, 2009 — Aug 04, 2009 |
JOURNEY TO MONGOLIA Thomas Kelly and Carroll Dunham Plus international airfare. Registration & Program Details |
| Jul 23, 2009 — Jul 26, 2009 |
Yoga, Science and Selflessness Practice Intensive Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD, Richard Freeman, David Riley, MD Plus lodging. Dana to teachers. Registration & Program Details |
| Aug 05, 2009 — Aug 30, 2009 |
SUMMER PRACTICE PERIOD: THE DHARMA OF EACH OTHER: The Power of Inter-being and Nonduality Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Sensei Beate Genko Stolte with Faculty listed below. Plus a special talk by Wes Nisker Includes dormitory lodging (upgrade available). Dana to teachers. Individual programs priced below to those unable to participate in entire practice. Registration & Program Details |
| Aug 05, 2009 — Aug 09, 2009 |
THE NEUROBIOLOGY OF WE: Exploring the Neurobiology of Empathy, Compassion, and Relatedness Dan Siegel, MD, with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD, and Natalie Goldberg Plus lodging. Dana to teachers. Registration & Program Details |
| Aug 10, 2009 — Aug 14, 2009 |
INSIGHT DIALOGUE: The Direct Experience of Relational Dharma Greg Kramer Includes dormitory lodging (upgrade available). Dana to teachers. Registration & Program Details |
| Aug 14, 2009 — Aug 19, 2009 |
CHARNEL GROUND PRACTICE: Training in Socially-Engaged Buddhism and Servant-Leadership Sensei Fleet Maul and Roshi Joan Halifax with special talk by Wesley Nisker Plus lodging. Dana to teachers. Registration & Program Details |
| Aug 21, 2009 — Aug 27, 2009 |
SESSHIN: On Dogen's Circle of the Way Roshi Joan Halifax, Sensei Kazuaki Tanahashi, Sensei Beate Genko Stolte, Irene Kyojo Bakker Includes dormitory lodging (upgrade available). Dana to teachers. Registration & Program Details |
| Aug 28, 2009 — Aug 30, 2009 |
CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP: Brush, Mind, Body, Each Other Sensei Kazuaki Tanahashi Plus lodging. Dana to teacher. Registration & Program Details |
| Sep 11, 2009 |
LIVING WITH ILLNESS: The Nature of Change and Transformation Jean Wilkins, Susan Benjamin Donation to teachers and Upaya. Registration & Program Details |
| Sep 12, 2009 — Sep 17, 2009 |
Spirituality, Creativity and Service: Brgining your full self-expression to the world Auralie Tortorici Please get details from Auralie Tortorici Registration & Program Details |
| Sep 21, 2009 — Sep 25, 2009 |
The Way of All Things: Exploration of Writing, Nature and Love Natalie Goldberg and Wendy Johnson Plus lodging. Dana to teachers. Registration & Program Details |
| Sep 27, 2009 |
ZAZENKAI Sensei Beate Stolte Payment for meals only. Donation to teachers and Upaya. Registration & Program Details |
| Oct 02, 2009 — Oct 04, 2009 |
Cultivating Compassion: A Meditation Retreat Exploring New Ways of Being Matthieu Ricard, Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD Plus lodging. Dana to teachers. Registration & Program Details |
| Oct 11, 2009 — Oct 18, 2009 |
BEING WITH DYING: Professional Training Program in Contemplative End-of-Life Care Sensei Fleet Maull, Jonna Boulding, MD, Gwynn Sullivan, RN, MSN, Jean Wilkins Plus lodging. Registration & Program Details |
| Oct 23, 2009 — Nov 08, 2009 |
FALL PRACTICE PERIOD: Radical Buddhism Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD, Sensei Beate Genko Stolte and faculty listed below Includes dormitory lodging (upgrade available). Dana to teachers. Registration & Program Details |
| Oct 23, 2009 — Oct 28, 2009 |
Godless Religion or Devout Atheism? Stephen & Martine Batchelor Plus lodging. Dana to teachers. Registration & Program Details |
| Oct 30, 2009 — Nov 05, 2009 |
SESSHIN: Exploring Fearless Buddha Ancestors Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD, Sensei Beate Genko Stolte Includes dormitory lodging (upgrade available). Dana to teachers. Registration & Program Details |
| Nov 06, 2009 — Nov 08, 2009 |
Retreat on Radical Joy Sharon Salzberg, Sylvia Boorstein and Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD Plus lodging. Dana to teachers. Registration & Program Details |
| Nov 15, 2009 |
ZAZENKAI Beate Seishin Stolte Donation to teachers and Upaya. Registration & Program Details |
| Dec 01, 2009 — Dec 08, 2009 |
ROHATSU SESSHIN: Buddha’s Enlightenment Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD, Roshi Enkyo O'Hara , Sensei Kazuaki tanahashi Includes dormitory lodging (upgrade available). Dana to teachers. Registration & Program Details |
