Explore the recent research and scholarship in neuroscience, cognitive science, physics, psychology, philosophy, and Buddhist scholarship which has led to new understandings of how the constantly changing dynamic interactions within the complex systems of our individual biology and societies can give rise to unexpected new phenomena. Presentations and panel discussions will occur within the context of meditation practice and a contemplative environment.
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: $ - $$$$
This online program is presented via Zoom for only a donation. Please donate generously so that Upaya may continue to offer such important programs in the months ahead. 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.
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: 5/14/2021
End Date: 5/16/2021
Event Length: 3 days
Event Leaders: Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD; Richard Davidson, PhD; Evan Thompson, PhD; Amy Cohen Varela
Training/Lineage: Additional Faculty: Adam Frank, PhD; Sensei Al Kaszniak, PhD; John Dunne, PhD
Dr. Halifax: Zen priest, anthropologist, author and Upaya Abbot
Dr. Davidson: Dir. for the Lab. of Affective Neuroscience and the Waisman Lab for Brain Imaging and Behavior at the U of Wis
Dr. Kaszniak: Prof. in depts. of Psychology, Neurology, and Psychiatry at the U of Ariz
Dr. Dunne: Tibetan scholar and the Distinguished Chair in Contemplative Humanities at the U of Wis.
Adam Frank: PhD in Physics: researcher in the general area of Theoretical Astrophysics.
Amy Cohen: Varela:clinical psychologist specialized in psychodynamic therapy and philosophy.
Evan Thompson: Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver.
Features
Learning:
Learning, Talks / Lectures
Meditation:
Meditation, Mahayana (Tibetan), Mindful Movement, Mindfulness, Vipassana (Insight), Za-Zen
Personal Development:
Personal Development, Mind / Body / Spirit, Psychological
Spiritual Direction:
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Studies:
Consciousness Studies, Contemplative, Philosophy, Spiritual, Spiritual (no specific type)
Virtual / Online:
Virtual / Online, Private Call or Video, Streaming Video
Housing: Due to the pandemic, Upaya's campus is closed to the public until further notice.
Food: Vegetarian or Vegan Only
Location of this Retreat:
Online via Zoom
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.