Upaya Zen Center's Dharma Podcast

Upaya Zen Center's Dharma Podcast


Latest Episodes

The Bodhisattva’s Activism (6 of 8)
April 21, 2024

In this dynamic sessionRoshi Joan,Dekila Chungyalpa, andJohn Dunnedig into the ethical dilemmas, mindfulness practices, and nuances of engaged Buddhism. The group explores some difficult questions

The Bodhisattva’s Activism (5 of 8)
April 20, 2024

In this panel discussion withJohn Dunne,Dekila Chungyalpa, and program participants the group reflects on various topics from the previous presentations. One main point of focus centers around eco-

The Bodhisattva’s Activism (4 of 8)
April 20, 2024

In this talkDekila Chungyalpadiscusses the relationship between humanity and Earth from the perspective of the Bodhisattva vows in Buddhism. The session begins with Dekila reflecting on her roots in

The Bodhisattva’s Activism (3 of 8)
April 20, 2024

This talk, delivered byJohn Dunne, discusses the principles and practices of the Bodhisattva path as outlined by Shanti Deva, a revered figure in Mahayana Buddhism. John delves into the philosophical

The Bodhisattva’s Activism (2 of 8)
April 20, 2024

Roshi Joan begins this session with a simple display of how common and closely participants are connected to war (past and present) through familial relationships. She opens the room to []

The Bodhisattva’s Activism (1 of 8)
April 19, 2024

In this opening session forThe Bodhisattvas ActivismRoshi Joan, John Dunne, and Dekila Chungyalpa plant seeds for the context and importance of this program. Roshi frames the theme of this program

Four Flavors of Love: Upekkha Part 2 (6 of 6)
April 15, 2024

This is a continuation of final session which concludes the four part series Four Flavors of Love. Frank Ostaseski reminds us the brahmaviharas are considered powerful and beautiful aspects of []

Four Flavors of Love: Upekkha Part 1 (5 of 6)
April 15, 2024

This session concludes the four part series Four Flavors of Love. Frank Ostaseski reminds us the brahmaviharas are considered powerful and beautiful aspects of the human mind and heart that []

Four Flavors of Love: Mudita (4 of 6)
April 15, 2024

In this session of the Four Flavors of Love participants focus on Mudita, the third Brahma vihara, which translates to appreciative joy or sympathetic joy. Mudita involves finding joy in []

Four Flavors of Love: Karuna Part 2 (3 of 6)
April 15, 2024

This is a continuation of the second session of this series where Frank Ostaseski emphasizes the interconnectedness of the four brahmaviharas and how they support each other. This talk focus []