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Varela Symposium: Transforming Conflict – From Science to Real World Applications
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Varela Symposium: Transforming Conflict – From Science to Real World Applications

John Paul's contributions to the Upaya Zen Center's Varela Symposium 2018, which explored the theme, "Transforming Conflict: From Science to Real World Applications."

2018
Zen Brain: Mind, Brain, Social Perspectives of Views, Values, Ethics
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Zen Brain: Mind, Brain, Social Perspectives of Views, Values, Ethics

John Paul's contributions to the Upaya Zen Center's Zen Brain conference in 2017, which explored the theme, "Mind, Brain, Social Perspectives of Views, Values, Ethics."

2017
Teacher Spider and the Golden Thread
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Teacher Spider and the Golden Thread

A dharma talk shared with the Upaya Zen Center community in March 2020 for the Socially Engaged Buddhist Training.

2021
From Polarization to Healing
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From Polarization to Healing

A conversation on The Growing Edge podcast about conflict dynamics and polarization in the United States and pathways to shift these escalating patterns.

2021
The Art of Haiku and the Soul of Peacebuilding
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The Art of Haiku and the Soul of Peacebuilding

A dharma talk shared at Upaya Zen Center exploring the wisdom of haiku in relationship with peacebuilding.

2015