Lectures, talks, and classes on Zen Buddhism from Shogakuji Temple, Berkeley Zen Center, in Berkeley, California, USA.
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Dharma talks (teisho) from Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, New Jersey
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Weekly public talks recorded live at the Angel City Zen Center
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Dharma talks by senior teachers, including Sensei John Pulleyn, Sensei Donna Kowal, and Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. The Rochester Zen Center was founded in 1966 by Roshi Philip Kapleau, author of 20th century Zen classic, The Three Pillars of Zen.
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Welcome to our podcast coming to you from the Greater Boston Zen Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. We are a sangha-led sangha, and our podcasts (beginning in 2024) feature talks given by knowledgeable sangha members and guest speakers, often accompanied by group discussion. For more information about our sangha go to our website: bostonzen.org.
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Collection of Dharma Talks given by Teshin Sweger at the North Carolina Zen Center info@nczencenter.org
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Zen lectures presented by Roshi Rick Hart at the Clear Mountain Zen Center
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Santa Fe, NM
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Dharma Talks given at Austin Zen Center
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Sung Nghiem Zen Center was founded by Venerable Thanh Tinh Lien (Thich Nu Chan Thien) with a vow of disseminating the marvelous Dharma of the Buddha.
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The San Antonio Zen Center community offers a haven of peace and harmony in which to engage in the arduous task of self-discovery through Zen practice. Welcoming diversity, the practice of zazen is available to people of every race, religion, nationality, class, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, and physical ability.
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“Those who are Buddhas are always in samadhi, the state like the ocean.” ~ Dogen Zenji
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Teishos by Albert Low, Zen Master of the Montreal Zen Center. A teisho is a talk given by the Teacher. This talk comes straight from his own understanding and life experience. A talk is not meant to entertain nor to inform but is directed to your own longing to 'know'. In order for a teisho to be received correctly one must listen with the same attention the talk is given. We hope this series of teishos (talks) given by Roshi Albert Low will help introduce you to Zen practice. Our Center, lo ...
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The Upaya Dharma Podcast features Wednesday evening Dharma Talks and recordings from Upaya’s diverse array of programs. Our podcasts exemplify Upaya’s focus on socially engaged Buddhism, including prison work, end-of-life care, serving the homeless, training in socially engaged practices, peace & nonviolence, compassionate care training, and delivering healthcare in the Himalayas.
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Sunday Talk Archive
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The Dainin Katagiri Audio Archive
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Yeah, No (The ❤️ Sutra) w/ Dave Cuomo
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“If somebody is an a-hole, they must be going through something tough. And they’re making it as bad or worse for themselves as they are for anyone they're hurting. So they deserve just as much care as anybody else suffering from the what they're dealing out. That's a hard truth I want to wrestle with. Because I believe it, but I'm not always instin…
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Talk and study session by Eran Junryu Vardi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ USA on 4/21/2024.
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Dharma talk by Busshō LahnFile Size: 34179 kbFile Type: mp3Download File
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, April 20th 2024 by Mary Mocine.Av Mary Mocine
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April 2024 Sesshin, Day 6 Commentary on the teachings of Charlotte Joko Beck from Everyday Zen: Love and Work. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript The post Everyday Zen appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.Av Rochester Zen Center
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This is part 2 of the Feb 18th session where Osho Zenju and participants engage in Q&A. In the third part of her series “Darkness is Medicine,” Zenju Earthlyn Manuel delves into the ancestral perspectives on darkness, highlighting its importance and application in our lives, especially during challenging times. She discusses the concept of light me…
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In the third part of her series “Darkness is Medicine,” Zenju Earthlyn Manuel delves into the ancestral perspectives on darkness, highlighting its importance and application in our lives, especially during challenging times. She discusses the concept of light merging with darkness, as described by Thich Nhat Hanh, to emphasize that darkness does no…
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This is part 2 of the Feb 11th session where Osho Zenju and participants engage in Q&A. In the second talk of the series “Darkness as Medicine,” Zenju Earthlyn Manuel begins with Prajnaparamita, an ancient deity representing the perfection of wisdom, often associated with the removal of suffering through enlightenment. Manuel also explores the conc…
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In the second talk of the series “Darkness as Medicine,” Zenju Earthlyn Manuel begins with Prajnaparamita, an ancient deity representing the perfection of wisdom, often associated with the removal of suffering through enlightenment. Manuel also explores the concept of darkness not as a negative force but as an essential aspect of spiritual growth a…
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This is part 2 of the Feb 4th session where Osho Zenju and participants engage in Q&A. “Darkness as Medicine” delves into the concept of societal and personal ailments as opportunities for profound spiritual reflection and transformation. Zenju Earthlyn Manuel articulates a cycle where love can turn into possession, protection, and ultimately annih…
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Darkness as Medicine (1 of 6)
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“Darkness as Medicine” delves into the concept of societal and personal ailments as opportunities for profound spiritual reflection and transformation. Zenju Earthlyn Manuel articulates a cycle where love can turn into possession, protection, and ultimately annihilation, depicting it as a deep-rooted illness that parallels the pervasive impact of t…
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The Bodhisattva’s Activism (8 of 8)
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This is the Q&A with the participants during the final session and the vow ceremony … This final session was a thoughtful discussion on the role and experiences of Bodhisattvas in the modern world. Roshi Joan, Dekila Chungyalpa, and John Dunne emphasize the importance of community, compassion, and the interconnectivity of all beings as realities to…
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The Bodhisattva’s Activism (7 of 8)
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This final session was a thoughtful discussion on the role and experiences of Bodhisattvas in the modern world. Roshi Joan, Dekila Chungyalpa, and John Dunne emphasize the importance of community, compassion, and the interconnectivity of all beings as realities to be seen and expressed through practice. The discussion continues, covering various as…
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The Bodhisattva’s Activism (6 of 8)
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In this dynamic session Roshi Joan, Dekila Chungyalpa, and John Dunne dig into the ethical dilemmas, mindfulness practices, and nuances of engaged Buddhism. The group explores some difficult questions around the necessity of sometimes engaging in negative actions to prevent greater harms, reflecting on historical and hypothetical scenarios where di…
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The Bodhisattva’s Activism (5 of 8)
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In this panel discussion with John Dunne, Dekila Chungyalpa, and program participants the group reflects on various topics from the previous presentations. One main point of focus centers around “eco-anxiety” and how it is impacting native cultures, whose identities are intwined with the environment, and young adults who are despairing over their f…
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The Bodhisattva’s Activism (4 of 8)
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In this talk Dekila Chungyalpa discusses the relationship between humanity and Earth from the perspective of the Bodhisattva vows in Buddhism. The session begins with Dekila reflecting on her roots in Sikkim, […]Av Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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The Bodhisattva’s Activism (3 of 8)
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This talk, delivered by John Dunne, discusses the principles and practices of the Bodhisattva path as outlined by Shanti Deva, a revered figure in Mahayana Buddhism. John delves into the philosophical […]Av Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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The Bodhisattva’s Activism (2 of 8)
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Roshi Joan begins this session with a simple display of how common and closely participants are connected to war (past and present) through familial relationships. She opens the room to […]Av Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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The Bodhisattva’s Activism (1 of 8)
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In this opening session for The Bodhisattva’s Activism Roshi Joan, John Dunne, and Dekila Chungyalpa plant seeds for the context and importance of this program. Roshi frames the theme of this program […]Av Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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The Winning Ticket (Spiritual Bypassing) w/ Tanya Orlov
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“The winning ticket, the unfortunate truth, is that you have to take a good look at your bullsh*t before you can get to the good stuff.” - Tanya Orlov Tanya brings us some wise warnings about our purported wisdoms with an in depth look at spiritual bypassing; what it is, how to know when we’re doing it, and how it might be holding us back from the …
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April 2024 Sesshin, Day 5 Commentary on the teachings of Ajahn Chah (Part 2) from Living Dharma: Teachings and Meditation Instructions from Twelve Theravada Masters by Jack Kornfield. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript The post Living Dharma #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.…
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April 2024 Sesshin, Day 4 Commentary on the teachings of Ajahn Chah from Living Dharma: Teachings and Meditation Instructions from Twelve Theravada Masters by Jack Kornfield Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript The post Living Dharma #1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.Av Rochester Zen Center
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'The Preciousness Of Everything,' Hekiganroku Case 86, "Yunmen’s Kitchen Pantry And Main Gate"
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Dharma talk by Eran Junryu Vardi Roshi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ, USA on 4/14/2024.
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April 2024 Sesshin, Day 3 Commentary on the teachings of Chan Master Sheng Yen, Part 3. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript The post Attaining the Way #3 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.Av Rochester Zen Center
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Four Flavors of Love: Upekkha Part 2 (6 of 6)
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This is a continuation of final session which concludes the four part series Four Flavors of Love. Frank Ostaseski reminds us the brahmaviharas are considered powerful and beautiful aspects of […]Av Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Four Flavors of Love: Upekkha Part 1 (5 of 6)
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This session concludes the four part series Four Flavors of Love. Frank Ostaseski reminds us the brahmaviharas are considered powerful and beautiful aspects of the human mind and heart that […]Av Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Four Flavors of Love: Mudita (4 of 6)
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In this session of the Four Flavors of Love participants focus on Mudita, the third Brahma vihara, which translates to appreciative joy or sympathetic joy. Mudita involves finding joy in […]Av Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Four Flavors of Love: Karuna Part 2 (3 of 6)
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This is a continuation of the second session of this series where Frank Ostaseski emphasizes the interconnectedness of the four brahmaviharas and how they support each other. This talk focus […]Av Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Four Flavors of Love: Karuna Part 1 (2 of 6)
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In the second session of this series Frank Ostaseski emphasizes the interconnectedness of the four brahmaviharas and how they support each other. This talk focus on Karuna (Compassion) and includes […]Av Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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April 2024 Sesshin, Day 2 Commentary on the teachings of Chan Master Sheng Yen, Part 2. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript The post Attaining the Way #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.Av Rochester Zen Center
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Two days after the skies darkened from the solar eclipse, Sensei Wendy Johnson reminds us that “in dark times, the eye begins to see.” With her characteristic spirit and tenderness, […]Av Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Four Flavors of Love: Metta (1 of 6)
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This session from the Four Flavors of Love is the first session in the series covering the four brahmaviharas. Frank Ostaseski emphasizes the importance of the brahmaviharas and suggests the […]Av Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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April 2024 Sesshin, Day 1 Commentary on the teachings of Chan Master Sheng Yen Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript The post Attaining the Way #1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.Av Rochester Zen Center
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Dharma talk by Eido Phoebe ReinhartFile Size: 24836 kbFile Type: mp3Download File
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, April 13th 2024 by Karen Sundheim.Av Karen Sundheim
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Mutual Conspiracy (Sonic Meditations) w/ Robert Holliday
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“There's no reason sound can't be appreciated wherever you're at. It's always there. We think something has to be dramatic or highly structured, but there's always structures to find in our minds. We have that freedom in our own being to be able to see with what's there, with what's here, with what's happening.” - Robert Holliday Robert explores th…
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"Remaining Still," Talk & Discussion On Shatideva’s Teachings
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Talk and discussion on Shatideva’s teachings at Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ USA on 4/7/2024.
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When the mind seeks nothing, this is called the Way
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At the end of Upaya’s practice period studying Vasubandhu’s Yogacara teachings, Sensei Shinzan shares with us the story of Vasubandhu’s awakening. Vasubandhu, a diligent student attached to his ascetic form […]Av Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Dharma talk by Ted O'Toole followed by a ceremony for Buddha's birthdayFile Size: 26128 kbFile Type: mp3Download File
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Dropping our habitual, compulsive busyness and finding our refuge in the direct experience of this moment. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript The post What’s the Rush? appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.Av Rochester Zen Center
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Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (9 of 9)
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In this final session the Varela 2023 speakers share their reflections and thoughts on various topics discussed during the symposium. The conversation includes discussions about the relationship between knowledge and […]Av Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (8 of 9)
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Andreas Roepstorff gives a charming talk on world and sense making, noting that precariousness, connectedness, and cooperation, concepts which help define sense making, are not esoteric but real and worth […]Av Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (7 of 9)
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Adam Frank describes his divergence from a quest for an ultimate reality in physics, emphasizing the need to change existing scientific narratives. He discusses the uniqueness of life in contrast […]Av Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (6 of 9)
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Richard Davidson discusses the remarkable impact of short, targeted interventions on human well-being. From addressing loneliness to enhancing empathy, these brief practices can create lasting positive change in individuals and […]Av Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Your Kindness & Your Hatefulness (See y’all soon) w/ Dave Cuomo
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“Can we keep the goofy light heartedness of being rebel antagonists, along side the sincerity of really caring? Can we care and be funny at the same time? And you know what I've seen us do? Exactly that. And that delights me. Thank you everybody.” - Dave Cuomo Dave gives us his “See Y’all Soon” address before hungry ghosting us for the Spring with …
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CLASS ON THE HEART SUTRA 4 OF 4
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The Heart Sutra is the most chanted sutra in Mahayana Buddhist temples throughout the world. We chant it at BZC twice daily on weekdays, and on Saturday and Sesshins. Sojun often said all of Buddhism and Zen is expressed in this Perfection of Wisdom in 25 lines.Av Karen Sundheim
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Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (5 of 9)
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In this talk Molly Crockett explores the transformative power of story telling. She emphasizes how our stories create the boundaries for the kind of world we think is possible. Molly […]Av Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (4 of 9)
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Melissa Nelson guides us on a profound journey through indigenous wisdom and ancient narratives. This talk discusses the deep-rooted lessons of kinship, courage, and cooperation that guide us towards a […]Av Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (3 of 9)
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Laura Candiotto discusses the concept of responsibility in the context of participatory sense-making and ethical environmental concerns. She reflects on the experience of witnessing rivers drying up due to the […]Av Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Varela International Symposium 2023: Worldmaking/Sensemaking: Precariousness, Connectedness, Cooperation (2 of 9)
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John Dunne kicks off the Varela talks by discussing the symposium’s theme of inaction and sense-making, drawing parallels to organisms making sense of their environments and constructing categories based on […]Av Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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