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Roshi Joan, Frank Ostaseski, Richard Freeman, David Riley

Posted on Jun 14th, 2009 by jhalifax : none jhalifax

Jul 10, 2009 — Jul 12, 2009 Exploring Compassion and Fearlessness at the End of Life Frank Ostaseski * Roshi Joan Halifax with special participation by Ann Marie McKelvey, LPCC, MCC (PCC) This retreat is... More »

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ALAN WALLACE AND THE SHAMATHA PROJECT

Posted on May 19th, 2009 by jhalifax : none jhalifax

i am so looking forward to the program with alan wallace that will happen may 29-31 at upaya. he is an extraordinary teacher, has opened buddhist teachings on meditation in a way that makes them... More »

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DHARAMSALA: FROM PEG MURRAY, ROSHI'S ASSISTANT

Posted on Apr 9th, 2009 by jhalifax : none jhalifax

Greetings from Dharamsala! Roshi and I arrived in Dharamsala from Delhi aboard a small plane Wednesday, April 1st. Nari Rinpoche, who is the brother of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (HHDL), was on the plane... More »

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MIND AND LIFE: DALAI LAMA, NEUROSCIENCE, DHARAMSALA

Posted on Apr 8th, 2009 by jhalifax : none jhalifax

Friends, Link to the Mind and Life blog of the Dharamsala meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and scientists on attention and memory:  http://www.mindandlife.org/blog/

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Zen, neuroscience, attention, awareness

Posted on Jan 29th, 2009 by jhalifax : none jhalifax

Enlightenment is like the moon reflected on the water. The moon does not get wet, nor is the water broken. Although its light is wide and great, the moon is reflected even in a puddle... More »

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mind and life talk: roshi joan halifax

Posted on Jun 22nd, 2008 by jhalifax : none jhalifax

here is the permanent link to the talk roshi joan gave at the summer research institute at mind and life. http://www.upaya.org/news/2008/06/05/roshi-joan-halifax-joins-the-international-religious-advisory-council-tony-blair/

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zen brain

Posted on Jan 10th, 2008 by jhalifax : none jhalifax

UPAYA ZEN CENTER........ ZEN BRAIN, SELFLESS INSIGHT Santa Fe, New Mexico—There has been a dramatic increase in research and scholarship concerning Buddhism and neuroscience with the recent publication of several recent books including James Austin’s... More »

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zen brain, selfless insight

Posted on Nov 26th, 2007 by jhalifax : none jhalifax

Dear Friends, As indicated, we are hoping to see many of you at this important zen brain science program. Your contribution to the development of research in this area will be invaluable. Here is a... More »

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WINTER PRACTICE PERIOD

Posted on Oct 18th, 2007 by jhalifax : none jhalifax

UPAYA ZEN CENTER upaya@upaya.org www.upaya.org 505 986 8518 Santa Fe, New Mexico January 4, 2008 – February 3, 2008    WINTER PRACTICE PERIOD: Exploring the Science and Art of Zen Roshi Joan Halifax with Faculty listed... More »

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his holiness and the sciences

Posted on Apr 16th, 2007 by jhalifax : none jhalifax

great blessing to have attended the mind and life meeting in dharamsala and to have spent such concentrated time in the presence of his holiness the dalai lama. physicists, neuroscientists and philosophers gathered with geshes... More »

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