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Circle of the Way
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The Circle of the Way Roshi Joan Halifax “On the great road of buddha ancestors there is always unsurpassable practice, continuous and sustained. It forms the circle of the way and is never cut off.... More »
katagiri roshi: keep your mouth shut
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"Buddhism is really hard, particularly Dogen's teaching. He gives you a very hard practice: Keep your mouth shut and look directly at impermanence! " From Katagiri Roshi
calligraphy in living color
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kaz is a treasured teacher who comes to upaya several times a year, though this is the first time he has brought this type of work to students. we are all very grateful for his... More »
dogen's tongue
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just considering the dogen natural world poetry sesshin as we head out to chaco canyon on thursday. but a breath first. sesshin with kaz tanahashi, superb translator of dogen, and anything else for that matter.... More »
the practice of radiant winter
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winter has been thoroughly here in santa fe, with clear white snow and brilliant blue skies; the practice has matched the season. the last several weeks of the practice period bring us to an exploration... More »
Eyes in their last extremity
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The season, the times recall in me and so many others the sense that we must both let go into and push through the suffering in our world. Akutagawa Ryunosuke saw and he gave up,... More »
teaching schedule for winter ango
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TEACHING SCHEDULE FOR WINTER ANGO, 2007 December 8-12: post Rohatsu personal practice days December 13, Wed:11am: sangha council December 13, Wed: 5:30pm: dharma talk, Jason Siff December 14, Thu: 11am: seminar, Jason Siff December 15,... More »
roshi joan halifax
July 2008