Upaya Zen Center is well known throughout the world for its commitment to socially engaged Buddhism, which is based on the realization of the interdependence of all of life and the great vows of the Bodhisattvas.
This intensive year-long program applies Buddhist practices, philosophy, and precepts to personal, social, environmental, political, and economic suffering and examines how Buddhism offers unique and powerful skillful means toward social action and personal transformation.

Average Cost: $$$$    Tuition: $1,800 for the year-long program.

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: 2/4/2021

End Date: 2/3/2022

Event Length: 365 days

Event Leaders: Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD; Matthew Kozan Palevsky

Training/Lineage: Roshi Joan is Upaya's Founder and Head Abbot. She is a Buddhist teacher, Zen priest, anthropologist, and author.

Kozan is a novice priest, social activist, and serves on Upaya's Board of Directors and as a social and political activist.