Summary: In this opening talk, the Roshi Joan begins by introducing “Papna Kavanaugh,” a Sanskrit term for practice, and discuss how Buddhism emerged in an agricultural context and highlight the practice of mindful cultivation at Upaya Zen Center. Various individuals, including Wendy, Porter Swentzell, Roxanne Swentzell, Melissa Nelson, Alonso Mendez, and Keido Troy Fernandez, are introduced for their contributions to seed preservation, indigenous knowledge, and practices.<br> <br>
