Roshi Joan Halifax
@joanhalifax.bsky.social
Abbot and Founder, Upaya Zen Center
Roshi Joan's session in Awakened Action is at 11:15 Mountain Time today. www.upaya.org/program/awak... Free online now and in perpetuity just by registering
November 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Roshi Joan's session in Awakened Action is at 11:15 Mountain Time today. www.upaya.org/program/awak... Free online now and in perpetuity just by registering
northern lights gone south
hiding behind the mountain
sad to miss the show
hiding behind the mountain
sad to miss the show
November 12, 2025 at 4:41 AM
northern lights gone south
hiding behind the mountain
sad to miss the show
hiding behind the mountain
sad to miss the show
JOIN US TODAY Grateful for my time with TARA BRACH, a voice of sanity and care in the midst: DO NOT MISS!
Nov 9, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, MDT.
AWARENESS IN ACTION and how we bridge the divides in the midst of conflict and confusion. Online and free
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
Nov 9, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, MDT.
AWARENESS IN ACTION and how we bridge the divides in the midst of conflict and confusion. Online and free
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
November 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM
JOIN US TODAY Grateful for my time with TARA BRACH, a voice of sanity and care in the midst: DO NOT MISS!
Nov 9, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, MDT.
AWARENESS IN ACTION and how we bridge the divides in the midst of conflict and confusion. Online and free
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
Nov 9, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, MDT.
AWARENESS IN ACTION and how we bridge the divides in the midst of conflict and confusion. Online and free
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
Looking forward to my time with Tara Brach, a voice of sanity and care in the midst:
DO NOT MISS!
Sunday, November 9, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, MDT.
AWARENESS IN ACTION and how we bridge the divides in the midst of conflict and confusion.
Online and free
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
DO NOT MISS!
Sunday, November 9, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, MDT.
AWARENESS IN ACTION and how we bridge the divides in the midst of conflict and confusion.
Online and free
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
November 8, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Looking forward to my time with Tara Brach, a voice of sanity and care in the midst:
DO NOT MISS!
Sunday, November 9, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, MDT.
AWARENESS IN ACTION and how we bridge the divides in the midst of conflict and confusion.
Online and free
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
DO NOT MISS!
Sunday, November 9, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, MDT.
AWARENESS IN ACTION and how we bridge the divides in the midst of conflict and confusion.
Online and free
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
Seven years ago today, my teacher Roshi Bernie Glassman died. My gratitude for his support, wild wisdom, and generosity is boundless.
November 5, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Seven years ago today, my teacher Roshi Bernie Glassman died. My gratitude for his support, wild wisdom, and generosity is boundless.
what does autumn bring
a lone maple turning gold
forlorn and beautiful
a lone maple turning gold
forlorn and beautiful
November 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
what does autumn bring
a lone maple turning gold
forlorn and beautiful
a lone maple turning gold
forlorn and beautiful
Tara Brach, a voice of sanity and care in the midst:
DO NOT MISS!
Sunday, November 9, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, MDT.
AWARENESS IN ACTION
Online and free; donation appreciated
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
DO NOT MISS!
Sunday, November 9, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, MDT.
AWARENESS IN ACTION
Online and free; donation appreciated
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
November 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Tara Brach, a voice of sanity and care in the midst:
DO NOT MISS!
Sunday, November 9, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, MDT.
AWARENESS IN ACTION
Online and free; donation appreciated
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
DO NOT MISS!
Sunday, November 9, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, MDT.
AWARENESS IN ACTION
Online and free; donation appreciated
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
May we listen to the cries of this world: Avalokiteshvara, She who hears the cries of suffering in our world May we respond without hesitation: Samantabhadra, She who enacts wisdom and compassionate activity.
October 31, 2025 at 1:46 AM
May we listen to the cries of this world: Avalokiteshvara, She who hears the cries of suffering in our world May we respond without hesitation: Samantabhadra, She who enacts wisdom and compassionate activity.
Tara Brach: DO NOT MISS!
Sun, Nov 9, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, MDT.
AWARENESS IN ACTION: Disarming the Heart—Bridging Divides
Free, online
In these times of deep polarization, this session is about bridging the divides within and around us.
Online, free
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
Sun, Nov 9, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, MDT.
AWARENESS IN ACTION: Disarming the Heart—Bridging Divides
Free, online
In these times of deep polarization, this session is about bridging the divides within and around us.
Online, free
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
October 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Tara Brach: DO NOT MISS!
Sun, Nov 9, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, MDT.
AWARENESS IN ACTION: Disarming the Heart—Bridging Divides
Free, online
In these times of deep polarization, this session is about bridging the divides within and around us.
Online, free
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
Sun, Nov 9, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, MDT.
AWARENESS IN ACTION: Disarming the Heart—Bridging Divides
Free, online
In these times of deep polarization, this session is about bridging the divides within and around us.
Online, free
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
Sunday, November 9th, Sunday, November 9th
11:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. MDT.
AWARENESS IN ACTION: "Bridging"
With Tara Brach
Online (free + by donation)
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
11:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. MDT.
AWARENESS IN ACTION: "Bridging"
With Tara Brach
Online (free + by donation)
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
October 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Sunday, November 9th, Sunday, November 9th
11:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. MDT.
AWARENESS IN ACTION: "Bridging"
With Tara Brach
Online (free + by donation)
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
11:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. MDT.
AWARENESS IN ACTION: "Bridging"
With Tara Brach
Online (free + by donation)
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
Although out of the country, am still in my country... with the many thousands who showed up for No Kings Day....
October 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Although out of the country, am still in my country... with the many thousands who showed up for No Kings Day....
PLEASE SHARE.
Oct 12, 11-1230 MT: Join the remarkable Buddhist teacher Guo Gu Laoshi for Upaya's series AWARENESS IN ACTION
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
Free, online, donation appreciated.
Oct 12, 11-1230 MT: Join the remarkable Buddhist teacher Guo Gu Laoshi for Upaya's series AWARENESS IN ACTION
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
Free, online, donation appreciated.
October 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
PLEASE SHARE.
Oct 12, 11-1230 MT: Join the remarkable Buddhist teacher Guo Gu Laoshi for Upaya's series AWARENESS IN ACTION
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
Free, online, donation appreciated.
Oct 12, 11-1230 MT: Join the remarkable Buddhist teacher Guo Gu Laoshi for Upaya's series AWARENESS IN ACTION
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
Free, online, donation appreciated.
Oct 12, 11-1230 MT: Join the remarkable Buddhist teacher Guo Gu Laoshi ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=gylB... ) for Upaya's extraordinary series AWARENESS IN ACTION: MEETING THE WORLD WITH LIFE-GIVING HANDS Free, online, donation appreciated.
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
October 9, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Oct 12, 11-1230 MT: Join the remarkable Buddhist teacher Guo Gu Laoshi ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=gylB... ) for Upaya's extraordinary series AWARENESS IN ACTION: MEETING THE WORLD WITH LIFE-GIVING HANDS Free, online, donation appreciated.
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
Upaya Zen Center: this morning, the peace of Fall Practice Period invites us to slow down and connect...
October 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Upaya Zen Center: this morning, the peace of Fall Practice Period invites us to slow down and connect...
fall colors remind me of
Ukraine; both aching beauty,
needless suffering
Ukraine; both aching beauty,
needless suffering
October 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
fall colors remind me of
Ukraine; both aching beauty,
needless suffering
Ukraine; both aching beauty,
needless suffering
Oct 12, 11-1230 MT: The remarkable Buddhist teacher Guo Gu Laoshi in AWARENESS IN ACTION: MEETING THE WORLD WITH LIFE-GIVING HANDS – Actualizing Unfaltering Engaged Practice In Our Time – EMBODIMENT Free, online, donation appreciated.
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
October 5, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Oct 12, 11-1230 MT: The remarkable Buddhist teacher Guo Gu Laoshi in AWARENESS IN ACTION: MEETING THE WORLD WITH LIFE-GIVING HANDS – Actualizing Unfaltering Engaged Practice In Our Time – EMBODIMENT Free, online, donation appreciated.
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
everything is falling
leaves, water, the nation
even the crows are silent
leaves, water, the nation
even the crows are silent
October 3, 2025 at 3:13 AM
everything is falling
leaves, water, the nation
even the crows are silent
leaves, water, the nation
even the crows are silent
Autumn life shining into Upaya Zen Center's Taizando, Serene Mountain Hall. With this, my heart turns toward Gaza.
October 2, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Autumn life shining into Upaya Zen Center's Taizando, Serene Mountain Hall. With this, my heart turns toward Gaza.
Jane Goodall has died, Her spirit, wisdom, and courage live on through her tireless work to protect the environment, a refuge for all life. I am so grateful for all I learned from her over many years: teach the children, love the wilds, and live with peerless integrity and care.
October 2, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Jane Goodall has died, Her spirit, wisdom, and courage live on through her tireless work to protect the environment, a refuge for all life. I am so grateful for all I learned from her over many years: teach the children, love the wilds, and live with peerless integrity and care.
If you have not listened to Bhikkhu Bodhi's brilliant talk that was on Sept 28 in the Awareness in Action series, you can access for free with the link below. His perspective around genocide, war, peace and sanity is essential to hear at this time.
www.upaya.org/program/enga... With Roshi Joan.
www.upaya.org/program/enga... With Roshi Joan.
October 1, 2025 at 3:28 AM
If you have not listened to Bhikkhu Bodhi's brilliant talk that was on Sept 28 in the Awareness in Action series, you can access for free with the link below. His perspective around genocide, war, peace and sanity is essential to hear at this time.
www.upaya.org/program/enga... With Roshi Joan.
www.upaya.org/program/enga... With Roshi Joan.
Western Pureland Grove and pollinator meadow at Upaya Zen Center is magnetizing deer, bees, humans and more. Let's find even more ways to care for all beings.
September 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Western Pureland Grove and pollinator meadow at Upaya Zen Center is magnetizing deer, bees, humans and more. Let's find even more ways to care for all beings.
dusk at upaya
the moon a blade in the sky
cutting through my thoughts
the moon a blade in the sky
cutting through my thoughts
September 26, 2025 at 1:49 AM
dusk at upaya
the moon a blade in the sky
cutting through my thoughts
the moon a blade in the sky
cutting through my thoughts
Join Bhikkhu Bodhi online Sept 28 in the Awareness in Action series. His perspective around genocide, war, peace and sanity is essential to hear at this time. Free, online, donation appreciated.
www.upaya.org/program/enga... With Roshi Joan.
www.upaya.org/program/enga... With Roshi Joan.
September 25, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Join Bhikkhu Bodhi online Sept 28 in the Awareness in Action series. His perspective around genocide, war, peace and sanity is essential to hear at this time. Free, online, donation appreciated.
www.upaya.org/program/enga... With Roshi Joan.
www.upaya.org/program/enga... With Roshi Joan.
Join Bhikkhu Bodhi online Sept 28 in the Awareness in Action series. His perspective around genocide, war, peace and sanity is essential to hear at this time. Free, online, donation appreciated.
www.upaya.org/program/enga... With Roshi Joan.
www.upaya.org/program/enga... With Roshi Joan.
September 23, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Join Bhikkhu Bodhi online Sept 28 in the Awareness in Action series. His perspective around genocide, war, peace and sanity is essential to hear at this time. Free, online, donation appreciated.
www.upaya.org/program/enga... With Roshi Joan.
www.upaya.org/program/enga... With Roshi Joan.
Join Bhikkhu Bodhi online Sept 28 for the Awareness in Action series. His perspective around genocide, war, peace and sanity is essential to hear at this time. Free, online, donation appreciated.
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
September 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Join Bhikkhu Bodhi online Sept 28 for the Awareness in Action series. His perspective around genocide, war, peace and sanity is essential to hear at this time. Free, online, donation appreciated.
www.upaya.org/program/enga...
www.upaya.org/program/enga...