No Strings Attached

In this heartfelt Wednesday Nigh Dharma Talk, Hoshi Chris Senko Perez weaves together his personal journey to Zen practice with reflections on the Prajnaparamita Sutra. Sharing the path that led him from a life of work addiction and alcoholism to finding a spiritual home at Upaya, Senko reveals how meditation practice created space for transformation even during his most challenging times. With remarkable honesty, he explores his experience of hitting bottom and the profound shift that occurred when he recognized his shared humanity with others in recovery. The talk culminates in a powerful question drawn from the wisdom of the Prajnaparamita: How do we want to live our lives? Senko invites us to consider whether we will continue fighting against the fluid, unfixed nature of reality, or release into it with grace and freedom. In his first public Dharma talk Senko offers both vulnerability and clarity as he shares how the perfection of wisdom manifests in everyday life. Please enjoy online practice and teachings from Upaya Zen Center. If you wish to offer dana (generosity), please go here to donate: https://www.upaya.org/giving/dana-for... Upaya is a Buddhist residential contemplative community in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We offer daily Zen meditation, weekly Dharma Talks, and programs on Buddhist teachings, Buddhist art, contemplative science, and social engagement. Learn more at www.upaya.org Full Programs Schedule: https://www.upaya.org/live-programs/ Wisdom Library: https://www.upaya.org/wisdom-library/ Ways to Give: https://www.upaya.org/giving/ Become a Member of Upaya: https://www.upaya.org/membership-info/