Zen Master Dogen is one of the most widely read and studied Buddhists in the West as well as in Japan and worldwide. We follow his practice of meditation and explore the essential meaning of his teaching in our time.
Registration is limited to 70 guests.
Faith
Buddhist:
Buddhist, Zen
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: Upaya Zen Center is a Zen Buddhist practice, service, and training center that focuses on the integration of practice and social action, bringing together wisdom and compassion.
The Five Buddha Family Mandala is based on the Five Meditation Buddhas of traditional Buddhism from India. It is a vision of Buddhism that is integrated, interconnected, and process oriented and based on the integration of our spirituality, education, livelihood, service, and community. Head Abbot: Roshi Joan Halifax.
Average Cost: $ - $$$$
$280 Members
$310 Non-members
Tuition includes meals
Dana to teachers is respectfully encouraged.
If you wish to stay overnight on Upaya's campus, the following options are offered, but fill quickly:
Dorm $70 per night
Double $95 per night
RV space $35 per night
Environment: Mountain, River / Stream, Woods
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Restrictions: No Alcohol, No Drugs, No Smoking
Environmentally Sustainable:
Yes!
Upaya preserves our natural resources and emphasizes recycled, organic and biodegradable in purchased products. Produce is grown in our garden or purchased from local growers and organic growing methods when possible. The dining room gives compost and gray water to our gardens.
Upaya uses high efficiency CFLs, skylights and a passive heat sources. Emphasis is placed on water conservation. A windmill draws our well water. Cisterns collect our rainwater.
Language: English
Start Date: 7/10/2020
End Date: 7/12/2020
Event Length: 3 days
Event Leaders: Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD; Roshi Enkyo O'Hara; Sensei Kaz Tanahashi
Training/Lineage: Roshi Joan is Upaya's Founder, Abbot, and Head Teacher. She is also an anthropologist and author.
Enkyo is the Abbot of The Village Zendo in downtown Manhattan. A Soto Zen priest and contemporary American Zen Teacher, she integrates traditional meditation and koan practice with social engagement and peacemaking.
Kaz is a translator of ancient Japanese texts and a peace and environmental worker. As a master calligrapher, he is a Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science.
Features
Health / Wellness:
Organic
Learning:
Learning, Classes, Learning (no specific type), Talks / Lectures, Trainings
Meditation:
Meditation, Meditation (no specific type), Mindful Movement, Mindfulness, Za-Zen
Personal Development:
Mind / Body / Spirit, Personal (no specific type)
Special Facility Features:
Bookstore / Gift Shop, Chapel / Temple, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Labyrinth, Library, Meditation Hall
Spiritual Direction:
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Studies:
Spiritual Studies, Consciousness Studies, Contemplative, Philosophy, Spiritual, Spiritual (no specific type), Text / Scripture
Room Types: B&B, Dorm
Total Number of Rooms:
25
Some or all housing is single sex only.
Housing: We welcome lodgers to our beautiful campus designed with classic adobe buildings. Please note that as a monastery (not a motel/hotel), our rooms are simple and the majority are shared accommodations; from two to four retreatants per room. All have shared bathrooms. Should this style of lodging not be comfortable, we encourage you to consider one of the many lovely hotels in Santa Fe. A few RV spots are available. We are a non-smoking, alcohol free campus and appreciate fragrance-free products.
Food: Organic / Locally Grown, Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian or Vegan Only
Meal Availability: Available On Site, Kitchen - Shared, Provided - All Meals
Location of this Retreat:
1404 Cerro Gordo
Santa Fe, NM 87501
United States
Travel Info: The campus is two miles from downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico in the quiet historic east valley, nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Air travelers may come in through the Santa Fe Airport or the Albuquerque International Airport which is about one hour south of Santa Fe, NM.
Shuttle service is available from the Albuquerque airport (reservation is advised) and taxi service must be called for from the Santa Fe airport.