Matthew Kozan Palevsky & Joshin Byrnes & Joan Halifax: Warm Hand To Warm Hand: Stewarding The Mandala Together

Summary: Episode Description: In this talk, Sensei Joshin Byrnes and Matthew Kozan Palevsky discuss the meaning of leadership from the perspective of the Dharma. In the context of Upaya transitioning its presidential role, Joshin and Kozan reflect on what it means to steward the Upaya community. Utilizing Bikkhu Bodhi’s text, The Buddha’s Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony, they reflect on the “four means of support” – giving, endearing speech, beneficent conduct, and impartiality–as guidance for being skillful in a role of leadership. Following their talk is a brief ceremony where Roshi Joan Halifax offers some words on what it means to be a leader, and formally welcomes Kozan into the role of presidency at Upaya.<br> To help keep these podcasts freely available, we hope you will consider making a suggested donation of $25 to our <a title="Give to Upaya's Dharma Podcast Fund" href="https://www.upaya.org/give/fund.php?id=10" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dharma Podcast Fund</a>.<br> <br>