G.R.A.C.E.®, developed by Joan Halifax is a process that cultivates compassion in interactions with others. Drawing on neuroscience, social psychology, ethics, and contemplative perspectives, this scientifically grounded training enables compassion and resilience to emerge. G.R.A.C.E. is an acronym for Gather attention, Recall intention, Attune to self/other, Consider what will serve, Engage and end.

This intensive training is designed for clinicians, caregivers, and activists.

Average Cost: $ - $$$$    Due to the pandemic, Upaya has closed its campus to the public.

Programs are now being offered online by donation. Please donate generously so that Upaya may continue to offer such important programming during this difficult time. Thank you!



Donation: There is no set fee for this retreat. It is either free or strictly donation only - you donate only what you can afford.

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: 3/19/2021

End Date: 3/21/2021

Event Length: 3 days

Event Leaders: Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD, Anthony Back, MD, Cynda Hylton Rushton, PhD, RN, FAAN

Training/Lineage: Dr. Halifax is a Zen Buddhist Priest, anthropologist and author. She has developed this powerful new model of compassion, where compassion is seen to be an emergent process fostered by attention and affect, intention and insight, and embodiment and somatic sensitivity.
Dr. Back is Director of Palliative Care at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and Professor of Medicine/Oncology at the University of Washington. His academic research focuses on improved patient-clinician communication.
Dr. Rushton is the Anne and George L. Bunting Professor of Clinical Ethics and Professor of Nursing and Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University and the Berman Institute of Bioethics. Her work focuses on clinical ethics, palliative and end-of-life care.