[Buddha-l] Crossposting: Zen Brain in 2010 at Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico

[Lidewij Niezink]

this might be interesting (curious) for some people on this list?

Best wishes,
Lidewij

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From: Meditationlist <meditationlist at lists.wisc.edu>
Date: 2009/12/5
Subject: Zen Brain in 2010 at Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico
To: Lidewij Niezink <lidewij at gmail.com>


MLRN Announcement List

 Upaya Zen Center, 1404 Cerro Gordo Road, Santa Fe, NM in 2010 will be
offering two (2) Zen Brain Retreats in 2010 with distinct faculty and
subject matter.

Here are some details for your review; these programs fill up quickly, hence
we encourage early registration at *www.upaya.org* <http://www.upaya.org/> or
call 505-986-8518 X12.

Thank you in advance.

*January 21 - January 24, 2010*
*ZEN BRAIN:  The Self and Selflessness in Neuroscience, Buddhism, and
Philosophy*
*Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD, Richard J.  Davidson, PhD, John Dunne, PhD, Al
Kaszniak, PhD, Evan Thompson, PhD*
Buddhist practice involves the cultivation of the realization of
selflessness and interdependence and, as well, powerful insights into how we
create the illusion of a separate and unchanging self. In recent years,
philosophy, cognitive science, and neuroscience have contributed new and
important perspectives on these core teachings of Buddhism.  In this
retreat, prominent scientists and scholars will explore Buddhist,
philosophic, and neuroscientific perspectives on the self and selfless, and
the implications of these areas for Zen practice. We as well will look at
how we apply the research in neuroscience in the areas of identity,
causality, and mental function.  Talks, discussions, and explorations with
participants are embedded within Zazen practice throughout each day.  CEUs
available.

*Faculty & Presentation Topics:*
Richard J. Davidson, Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin) “Meditation and
Selflessness: Insights from Neuroscience”
John Dunne, Ph.D. (Emory University) “Selflessness and Experience: A
Conundrum in Buddhist Philosophy”
Roshi Joan Halifax, Ph.D. (Upaya Zen Center) “Zen Practice and the
Cultivation of Selflessness”
Al Kaszniak, Ph.D. (University of Arizona) “Self-Awareness and the Brain:
Contributions from the Study of Neurological Illness”
Evan Thompson, Ph.D. (University of Toronto) “Self-Awareness: Insights from
Phenomenology, Neuroscience, and Meditation”

To register on-line, go to: * http://www.upaya.org/programs/event.php?id=314
* <http://www.upaya.org/programs/event.php?id=314>

*July 28 - August 1, 2010*
*ZEN BRAIN: Zen Practice and the Emerging Science of Alleviating Suffering*
*Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD, James Austin, MD, Amishi Jha, PhD, Al Kaszniak,
PhD, Shauna L. Shapiro, Phd, Susan Bauer-Wu, PhD*
In recent years, neuroscientific research involving experienced Buddhist
practitioners, and clinical science studies of interventions derived from
Buddhist meditative practice, have motivated new skillful approaches to
reducing suffering. In this retreat, Roshi and leading scientists in this
emerging area will discuss recent advances in application of these
approaches in the alleviation of suffering. Talks and discussion will be
embedded within Zazen practice throughout each day.

*Faculty & Presentation Topics:*
James Austin, M.D. (University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and
University of Missouri School of Medicine) “Selflessness, Wisdom, and
Compassion: Neuroscientific Reflections on Zen Practice and the
Transformations of Consciousness”
Susan Bauer-Wu, Ph.D., R.N. (Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory
University, and Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School)
“Contemplative Practice, Mind, and Body in Cancer Care”
Roshi Joan Halifax, Ph.D. (Upaya Zen Center) "Being with Dying: Zen,
Science, and End- of-Life Care"
Amishi Jha, Ph.D. (University of Pennsylvania) "Driven to Distraction:
Attention, Meditation, ADHD and the Brain"
Al Kaszniak, Ph.D. (University of Arizona) "Impermanence Made Visible:
Alzheimer's Disease Caregiving from the Perspectives of Neuroscience and Zen
Practice"
Shauna L. Shapiro, Ph.D. (Santa Clara University) "From the Cushion to the
Clinic: Research on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Health-Care
Professionals"

To register on-line, go to:
*http://www.upaya.org/programs/event.php?id=340*<http://www.upaya.org/programs/event.php?id=340>


Blessings,
Natalie Calia
Program & Marketing Director
Upaya Zen Center
505-986-8518 Ext. 17
www.upaya.org

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