Upaya Zen Center

A donation-based interactive online study group based on The Hidden Lamp: Stories from Twenty-Five Centuries of Awakened Women, led by its co-editor.

with Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow, Sensei

An ongoing online community space for Dharma and sharing, intended for those seriously engaged with dharma practice at Upaya. Donation requested.

with Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow, Sensei

A series on socially engaged practice exploring how we embody values like inclusion, belonging, compassion, respect, dignity, justice, and courage as lived practice. Donation requested.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei

A session in the socially engaged practice series exploring inclusion, belonging, compassion, dignity, justice, and courage as lived practice. Donation requested.

with Rebecca Solnit

A four-session online course cultivating equanimity and compassion to meet and alleviate the suffering of loved ones with disabilities. Donation requested.

with Silvia Fernandez-Campos, PhD

A virtual space to gather, practice, and discuss the dharma as Queer sangha, co-creating a space of belonging that honors lived experiences. Donation requested.

with Ro Grace , Danny Wolf

Open to all self-identified Black, Latinx, Asian, Indigenous, and People of Color; each session includes zazen, dharma text discussion, and chanting the four vows. Donation requested.

with Ro Grace

A time of retreat, learning, and meditation practice with the rare opportunity to fully participate in Upaya's resident community daily schedule and taste monastery life.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei , Anthony Back, MD , Cynda Hylton Rushton, PhD, RN, FAAN , Frank Ostaseski , Koshin Flint Sparks, Sensei

A scientifically grounded training drawing on neuroscience, social psychology, ethics, and contemplative perspectives to foster skills that allow compassion to emerge.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Anthony Back, MD , Cynda Hylton Rushton, PhD, RN, FAAN , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei

A special half-day online workshop bringing contemplative practice to photography. By donation.

with Koshin Flint Sparks, Sensei

Through teachings, exchanges, and unique practices, an exploration of how we bring depth and dedication into our whole life and the life of the world.

with Frank Ostaseski , Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD

A session in the socially engaged practice series on embodying inclusion, belonging, compassion, dignity, justice, and courage. Donation requested.

with Frank Ostaseski

A virtual sangha for physicians (MD/DO) to nurture well-being, cultivate moral resilience, and explore the G.R.A.C.E. model with colleagues.

with Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei , Lopa Basu, DO , Clayton Genryu Dalton, MD

A traditional intensive training period supported by sitting practice, Dharma Talks, seminars, and study, suited to beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

with Sokaku Kathie Fischer, Sensei , Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei , Ryotan Cynthia Kear, Sensei

A daylong silent meditation retreat with extended sitting and walking meditation, work practice, silent meals, and a Dharma Talk. Meditation instruction available for newcomers.

with Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei , Sokaku Kathie Fischer, Sensei , Ryotan Cynthia Kear, Sensei

A daylong silent meditation retreat with extended sitting and walking meditation, work practice, silent meals, and a Dharma Talk. Meditation instruction available for newcomers.

with Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei , Sokaku Kathie Fischer, Sensei , Ryotan Cynthia Kear, Sensei

An intensive multi-day Zen meditation retreat deepening practice through extended meditation, liturgy, silent meals, personal interviews with teachers, work practice, and Dharma Talks.

with Sokaku Kathie Fischer, Sensei , Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei , Ryotan Cynthia Kear, Sensei

A session in the socially engaged practice series on embodying inclusion, belonging, compassion, dignity, justice, and courage. Donation requested.

with Jack Kornfield

A 90-minute class offering a grounded entry point into Zen meditation (zazen), covering sitting posture and what to bring to heart and mind in meditation. Donation requested.

with Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei

A program on Socially Engaged Buddhism exploring, through teachings, story, and practice, imagination, revolutionary joy, and applied hope in a broken world.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Terry Tempest Williams , Valerie Brown, JD, MA, PCC , Christiana Figueres , Rebecca Solnit , Molly J. Crockett, PhD

A session in the socially engaged practice series on embodying inclusion, belonging, compassion, dignity, justice, and courage. Donation requested.

with Terry Tempest Williams

A special program guiding participants through the power and gift of gratefulness through teachings, meditation, and community exploration. Donation requested.

with Frank Ostaseski , Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD

An intensive, concentrated, and joyous sesshin celebrating the spiritual breakthrough of Shakyamuni Buddha along with other meditators worldwide.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Kaz Tanahashi, Sensei , Monshin Nannette Overley, Sensei , Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei , Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei , James Fushin Bristol, Sensei , Genzan Quennell, Sensei

An online intensive sesshin celebrating the spiritual breakthrough of Shakyamuni Buddha along with meditators worldwide. Donation requested.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Kaz Tanahashi, Sensei , Monshin Nannette Overley, Sensei , Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei , Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei , James Fushin Bristol, Sensei , Genzan Quennell, Sensei

The closing session of the socially engaged practice series on embodying inclusion, belonging, compassion, dignity, justice, and courage. Donation requested.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei , Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei

A three-week intensive practice period working with fascicles and writings from Kaz Tanahashi's Moon in a Dewdrop.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Wendy Johnson, Sensei , Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei , Gyokei Yokoyama, Sensei

A daylong silent meditation retreat held during the Winter Practice Period.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Wendy Johnson, Sensei , Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei , Gyokei Yokoyama, Sensei

An intensive multi-day Zen meditation retreat concluding the Winter Practice Period.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei , Gyokei Yokoyama, Sensei

A weekend retreat at Upaya on the path of love with Roshi Joan Halifax and Henry Shukman.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Henry Shukman

An online weekend program on the path of love with Roshi Joan Halifax and Henry Shukman. Donation requested.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Henry Shukman

An extended residential period of retreat, learning, art and meditation practice within Upaya's resident community schedule.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Kaz Tanahashi, Sensei , Jane Hirshfield , Clark Strand , Jin Young Lim , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei , Monshin Nannette Overley, Sensei

A calligraphy program with master calligrapher Sensei Kazuaki Tanahashi at Upaya.

with Kaz Tanahashi, Sensei , Jin Young Lim

A weekend program exploring haiku and Zen poetry practice at Upaya.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Kaz Tanahashi, Sensei , Jane Hirshfield , Clark Strand

An online weekend program exploring haiku and Zen poetry practice. Donation requested.

with Kaz Tanahashi, Sensei , Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Jane Hirshfield , Clark Strand

A traditional intensive training period of sitting practice, Dharma Talks, seminars, and study at Upaya.

with Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei , Ryotan Cynthia Kear, Sensei

An online intensive training period of sitting practice, Dharma Talks, seminars, and study. Donation requested.

with Monshin Nannette Overley, Sensei , Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei , Ryotan Cynthia Kear, Sensei

A daylong silent meditation retreat held during the Spring Practice Period.

with Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei , Ryotan Cynthia Kear, Sensei

A daylong silent meditation retreat held during the Spring Practice Period.

with Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei , Ryotan Cynthia Kear, Sensei

An intensive multi-day Zen meditation retreat concluding the Spring Practice Period.

with Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei , Ryotan Cynthia Kear, Sensei

A professional training program for clinicians in compassionate care of the seriously ill and dying.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Anthony Back, MD , Cynda Hylton Rushton, PhD, RN, FAAN , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei , Holly Yang, MD , Rev. Corinna Chung , Mary Taylor , Craig Manbauman, FNP

A weekend program at Upaya on land, seeds, and regeneration with Indigenous and Zen teachers.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Wendy Johnson, Sensei , Roxanne Swentzell , Porter Swentzell , Alonso Méndez , Beata Tsosie-Peña

An online weekend program on land, seeds, and regeneration with Indigenous and Zen teachers. Donation requested.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Wendy Johnson, Sensei , Roxanne Swentzell , Porter Swentzell , Alonso Méndez , Beata Tsosie-Peña

A silent Zen meditation retreat at Upaya designed for young adults.

with Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei , Miles Bukiet, LMSW

A retreat for clinicians exploring the inner practice of medicine through contemplative practice and fellowship.

with Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei , Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Clayton Genryu Dalton, MD , Elena Brower

A time of retreat, learning, art practice, and meditation with the rare opportunity to participate fully in Upaya's resident community daily schedule.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Kaz Tanahashi, Sensei , Mingzhou Guo , Norman Fischer, Roshi , Sokaku Kathie Fischer, Sensei , Steven Heine, PhD , Konjin Gaelyn Godwin, Roshi , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei

A special calligraphy program with master calligrapher Sensei Kazuaki Tanahashi; no experience necessary and all supplies provided.

with Kaz Tanahashi, Sensei , Mingzhou Guo

A special online calligraphy program with master calligrapher Sensei Kazuaki Tanahashi — brushes, ink, rice paper, and joy. Donation requested.

with Kaz Tanahashi, Sensei , Mingzhou Guo

A seminar on the teachings of Zen Master Dogen with a gathering of noted Dogen scholars and teachers.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Kaz Tanahashi, Sensei , Steven Heine, PhD , Sokaku Kathie Fischer, Sensei , Norman Fischer, Roshi , Konjin Gaelyn Godwin, Roshi