Upaya Zen Center

Online study group exploring stories from The Hidden Lamp collection of women's koans.

with Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow, Sensei

A special online series on actualizing compassionate action in challenging times, with monthly sessions featuring various guest speakers.

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

Online program on actualizing compassionate action featuring Valerie Brown.

with Valerie Brown, JD, MA, PCC

Monthly online sangha gathering for queer and trans practitioners. Dana welcome to support facilitators.

with Ro Grace , Danny Wolf

In-person residential practice period exploring the Ten Ox-herding Pictures. Includes dormitory lodging with upgrades available.

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

Full-day zazenkai (intensive sitting) during the spring practice period. Dana to teachers.

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

Full-day zazenkai (intensive sitting) during the spring practice period. Dana to teachers.

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

Online program on actualizing compassionate action featuring John Paul Lederach.

with John Paul Lederach, PhD

Monthly online BIPOC sangha gathering. Dana (generosity) is welcome to support the facilitators.

with Ro Grace

Intensive Zen meditation retreat (sesshin) during the spring practice period. Includes dormitory lodging with upgrades available.

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

Five-part online course on the spirit of service. Base price of $200 with optional additional donations to support Upaya and Metta Institute.

with Frank Ostaseski

Online community gathering for Cloud Zendo practitioners.

with Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow, Sensei

Online program on actualizing compassionate action featuring Tara Brach.

with Tara Brach

Professional training program for clinicians in compassionate end-of-life care. Base price is for commuters; lodging available for additional cost.

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

Online version of the Planting Life program exploring ecology and contemplative gardening.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Wendy Johnson, Sensei , Roxanne Swentzell , Porter Swentzell , Alonso Méndez

In-person program on planting and ecology. Base price is for commuters; lodging available for additional cost.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Wendy Johnson, Sensei , Roxanne Swentzell , Porter Swentzell , Alonso Méndez

Online program on actualizing compassionate action featuring Roshi Joan Halifax.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD

Intensive Zen meditation retreat for young adults. Base price includes dorm lodging with upgrades available.

with Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei

Online daylong retreat for queer and trans practitioners exploring world-making through contemplative practice.

with Danny Wolf , Ro Grace

Retreat for medical professionals exploring the inner dimensions of healing. Base fee includes single room lodging.

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

Online program on actualizing compassionate action featuring Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi.

with Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi

Extended residential Zen circle with multiple teachers. Includes dormitory lodging with upgrades available.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Kaz Tanahashi, Sensei , Monshin Nannette Overley, Sensei , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei , Norma Ryūkō Kawelokū Wong, Roshi , Norman Fischer, Roshi , Sokaku Kathie Fischer, Sensei , Dr. Bruce Linton , Konjin Gaelyn Godwin, Roshi

In-person calligraphy workshop painting Bodhidharma. Base price is for commuters; lodging available for additional cost.

with Kaz Tanahashi, Sensei , Dr. Bruce Linton

In-person seminar on Dogen's teachings and their application to everyday life. Base price is for commuters.

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

In-person BIPOC retreat. Base price is for commuters; lodging available for additional cost.

with Valerie Brown, JD, MA, PCC , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei , Ro Grace

Retreat at the intersection of contemplative practice and science. Base price is for commuters; lodging available.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , John Dunne, PhD , Molly J. Crockett, PhD , Adam Frank, PhD

Online program on actualizing compassionate action featuring Rebecca Solnit.

with Rebecca Solnit

Four-session online program on Buddhist-based resilience for caregivers of loved ones with disabilities.

with Silvia Fernandez-Campos, PhD

Extended residential program focused on compassion. Includes dormitory lodging with upgrades available.

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

In-person training in the G.R.A.C.E. model for cultivating compassion-based interactions. Base price is for commuters.

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

In-person retreat exploring the great gifts of love and death. Base price is for commuters; lodging available.

with Frank Ostaseski , Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD

Online program on actualizing compassionate action featuring Frank Ostaseski.

with Frank Ostaseski

Online version of the fall practice period.

with Sokaku Kathie Fischer, Sensei , Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei , Monshin Nannette Overley, Sensei , Chris Senko Perez

Extended residential fall practice period. Includes dormitory lodging with upgrades available.

with Sokaku Kathie Fischer, Sensei , Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei , Monshin Nannette Overley, Sensei , Chris Senko Perez

Full-day zazenkai during the fall practice period. Dana to teachers.

with Monshin Nannette Overley, Sensei , Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei , Sokaku Kathie Fischer, Sensei , Chris Senko Perez

Full-day zazenkai during the fall practice period. Dana to teachers.

with Monshin Nannette Overley, Sensei , Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei , Sokaku Kathie Fischer, Sensei , Chris Senko Perez

Intensive Zen meditation retreat (sesshin) during the fall practice period. Includes dormitory lodging with upgrades available.

with Sokaku Kathie Fischer, Sensei , Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei , Monshin Nannette Overley, Sensei , Chris Senko Perez

Online program on actualizing compassionate action featuring Jack Kornfield.

with Jack Kornfield

In-person retreat on awakened action. Base price is for commuters; lodging available for additional cost.

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

Online program on actualizing compassionate action featuring Terry Tempest Williams.

with Terry Tempest Williams

Online program exploring gratefulness and generosity.

with Frank Ostaseski , Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD

Online version of the Rohatsu sesshin commemorating the Buddha's enlightenment.

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

Rohatsu sesshin commemorating the Buddha's enlightenment. Includes dormitory lodging with upgrades available.

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

Online program on actualizing compassionate action featuring Roshi Joan Halifax and Senseis Dainin Lau and Kodo Roen.

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

Extended residential winter practice period working with Dogen's writings. Includes dormitory lodging with upgrades available.

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

Full-day zazenkai during the winter practice period. Dana to teachers.

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

Full-day zazenkai during the winter practice period. Dana to teachers.

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

Intensive Zen meditation retreat during the winter practice period. Includes dormitory lodging with upgrades available.

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

Online version of the Path of Love retreat.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Henry Shukman

In-person retreat on the path of love. Base price is for commuters; lodging available for additional cost.

with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Henry Shukman

Extended residential Zen circle including calligraphy and poetry programs. Includes dormitory lodging with upgrades available.

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

In-person calligraphy workshop exploring Heart of the Brush. Base price is for commuters; lodging available.

with Kaz Tanahashi, Sensei , Mingzhou Guo

Online retreat on the way of haiku poetry.

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

In-person retreat on the way of haiku poetry. Base price is for commuters; lodging available.

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