Wendy Lau
Zen teacher and resident teacher at Upaya who contributes commentary and teachings in community talks, supporting Dharma discussion and practice guidance.
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Dec 1, 2025 • 46min
Open Dharma: The Three Tenets and the Noble Eightfold Path
Wendy Lau, a Zen teacher at Upaya, and Noah Kodo Rowan, a resident teacher and Dharma presenter, explore profound themes around suffering and compassion. They discuss the ambivalence of Thanksgiving, connecting joy with mourning. Insights include transforming pain into practice and the importance of non-attachment, illustrated through compelling stories from Nepal and Thailand. They delve into Bernie Glassman's Three Tenets, emphasizing compassionate action as a spontaneous response stemming from deep engagement with the world.
Sep 15, 2025 • 45min
The Grace of Bodhisattvas
Wendy Lau, a Zen teacher and physician, delves into the transformative power of the Bodhisattva vow. She discusses her journey of compassion and its evolution from a fixed trait to a cultivated practice. Wendy emphasizes the urgent need for compassionate action in today’s world, sharing insights from her GRACE training. She illustrates the importance of non-transactional service through heartwarming stories from the Nomads Clinic, reminding us that amid conflict, we can rehumanize ourselves and others.
