Experiences
Being With Dying Professional Training In Person 2026
The Being with Dying clinician training program, founded by Dr. Joan Halifax, offers a unique approach to compassionate care for seriously ill and dying patients. This program is designed for physicians, nurses, and other clinicians, providing them with evidence-informed skills to strengthen attention, emotional regulation, and relational presence. Through reflective practices, dialogue, and embodied approaches, clinicians develop the capacity to accompany serious illness with greater clarity, courage, and compassion. The program addresses the importance of sustaining clarity and care in stressed systems, and provides practical tools for conducting difficult conversations, navigating moral suffering, and restoring a sense of meaning in the midst of burnout. Held at the Upaya Zen Center, this in-person training program is only offered once a year.
Buddhist Chaplaincy Training Program
A two-year professional training program in Buddhist chaplaincy for prison, end-of-life care, peacemaking, and other specialized service roles.
Contemplative End of Life Care Training
A professional training program in contemplative approaches to end-of-life care for healthcare and hospice professionals.
Engaged Buddhism and Service Retreats
Residential retreats combining Zen meditation practice with engaged social action and service work in alignment with Buddhist values.
Queer And Trans Sanagha Online 2025
The Queer And Trans Sanagha Online 2025 is a unique online program offered by Upaya Zen Center, providing a space for queer and trans individuals to practice Zen and connect with like-minded people. Although the specific details of the program are not available, Upaya Zen Center is known for its diverse range of programs and retreats focused on Zen practice, social action, and personal growth. Participants can expect to engage in various practices such as meditation, dharma talks, and group discussions, all from the comfort of their own homes. The online format allows for greater accessibility and flexibility, making it easier for individuals to participate regardless of their location. With its strong foundation in Zen practice and social action, this program aims to foster a sense of community and provide a supportive environment for personal growth and transformation.
The Measure Of Our Humanity Full Series Online 2026
This online series explores the meaning and place of service in personal and professional lives. Through meditation, inquiry, and group discussion, participants discover the true heart of service and investigate common roadblocks. Led by Frank Ostaseski, the series consists of five 2-hour sessions on Sundays. Participants can expect to reflect on the call to service, awareness of suffering, and the shadow side of service, and develop a deeper understanding of compassion and humanity.
Upaya Zen Center - Santa Fe Retreats
Buddhist monastery offering daily Zen meditation, dharma talks, and specialized programs on Buddhist teachings, neuroscience, and socially engaged Buddhism in the high desert of northern New Mexico.