Zazen is the dharma gate of great ease and joy
— this is the standard Master Dogen lays down.
Each of us comes through this gate and joins in community. We spend these morning hours together with clear motivation and intention for zazen. It is an ideal entryway for beginners and even intermediate or long-time meditators who want a refresher course. This program is for everyone; no one is left out. Instruction is offered on Zen meditation and etiquette.
Faith
Buddhist:
Buddhist, Theravada, 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 morning of practice is by donation only.
Those who already have an established practice, may come at 7:00 a.m. for more sitting, service and breakfast.
Dana to the teacher and residents is respectfully encouraged.
Lodging and other meals may be available for a fee.
Environment: Mountain, River / Stream, Woods
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: 6/28/2020
End Date: 6/28/2020
Event Length: 1 days
Event Leaders: Matthew Kozan Palevsky
Training/Lineage: Kozan was ordained as a novice priest by Roshi Joan Halifax. He serves on Upaya’s Board of Directors and co-leads a number of Upaya programs each year. He also hosts practice interviews with residents and guests.
Features
Health / Wellness:
Organic
Learning:
Talks / Lectures
Meditation:
Meditation, Meditation (no specific type), Mindful Movement, Mindfulness, Vipassana (Insight), Za-Zen
Personal Development:
Personal Development, Mind / Body / Spirit, Personal (no specific type), Stress Management
Special Facility Features:
Bookstore / Gift Shop, Chapel / Temple, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Labyrinth, Library, Meditation Hall
Spiritual Direction:
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Studies:
Spiritual Studies, Consciousness Studies, Contemplative, Renewal, Ritual, Spiritual, Spiritual (no specific type)
Room Types: B&B, Dorm
Total Number of Rooms:
25
Some or all housing is single sex only.
Housing: We welcome lodgers to our beautiful campus designed with classic adobe buildings. Please note that as a monastery (not a motel/hotel), our rooms are simple and the majority are shared accommodations; from two to four retreatants per room. All have shared bathrooms. Should this style of lodging not be comfortable, we encourage you to consider one of the many lovely hotels in Santa Fe. A few RV spots are available.We are a non-smoking, alcohol free campus and appreciate fragrance-free products.
Food: Organic / Locally Grown, Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian or Vegan Only
Meal Availability: Available On Site, Kitchen - Shared, Provided - Some Meals
Location of this Retreat:
1404 Cerro Gordo Road
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.