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20–23 August 2026 · Santa Fe

Varela Contemplative Science Retreat

A retreat at Upaya bridging contemplative practice and science, led by Roshi Joan Halifax with John Dunne, Molly Crockett, Adam Frank, and Michael Pollan.

JHWith Joan Halifax ZenSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States
20Augustto August 23, 2026
Weekend retreatThu 05:45 PM to Sun 11:00 AM
FormatWeekend retreat
PeriodSummer 2026
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CapacityOpen
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Varela Contemplative Science Retreat

A retreat at Upaya bridging contemplative practice and science, led by Roshi Joan Halifax with John Dunne, Molly Crockett, Adam Frank, and Michael Pollan.

From love, let us live by vow and carry the spirit of our practice into the life of the world.
Joan Halifax
Teacher

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Zen & end-of-life care

Joan Halifax

Zen teacher, anthropologist and abbot of Upaya Zen Center, known for her work on compassionate care at the end of life.

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Zazen & everyday awareness

Zen

Direct meditative practice, zazen and everyday awareness in traditions rooted in Chinese Chan and its later forms.

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Location

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

Upaya Zen Center

1404 Cerro Gordo Road
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

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