Upaya Institute and Zen Center, Buddhist meditation center in Santa Fe, United States.
Upaya Institute and Zen Center is a Buddhist meditation facility in Santa Fe offering both residential practice and community-focused training programs. The site features daily meditation sessions and multiple educational curricula designed to deepen contemplative practice.
Joan Halifax founded this center to continue the Buddhist tradition of Taizan Maezumi Roshi, establishing it as the home of the Prajna Mountain Buddhist Order. The foundation in 2002 reflected a commitment to transmitting authentic Zen practice to new generations.
The center weaves Buddhist teachings into active community work, with programs focused on prison ministry, environmental stewardship, and peacemaking. Visitors can observe how these values shape the daily rhythm and priorities of the resident community.
Meditation sessions occur daily in the morning and evening, with drop-in attendance available for individual sessions. The location sits in a quieter area of Santa Fe and welcomes practitioners of all levels, from beginners to experienced meditators.
The institute runs a specialized training focused on prison ministry and end-of-life companionship, bringing contemplative practice directly into challenging human situations. This work extends beyond meditation into active compassion within prisons and hospices.
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