Austin Zen Center Dharma Talks

2026-05-30 , Yunmen's Golden Wind, by Rev. Choro Antonaccio

This talk will explore case 27 of the Blue Cliff record. “A monk asked Yunmen “How is it when the tree withers and the leaves fall?” “Body exposed in the golden wind.”

2026-04-11 Tending Our Zen Kindness, by Rev. Choro Antonaccio

This Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on April 11, 2026.

2026-03-28 Awakening to the True Nature of Suffering, by Heather Martin

This Dharma Talk by Heather Martin was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on March 28, 2026.

2026-03-14 The Four Correct Efforts: Dogen's expression of the dharma of evil and good, by Rev. Choro Antonaccio

This Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on March 14, 2026.

2026-02-14 Talking About Ordinary Mind, by Chris Azbill

This Dharma Talk by Practice Leader Chris Azbill was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on February 14, 2026.

2026-02-07 Shakyamuni Buddha's Teachings on the Intentional Community, by Rev. Choro Antonaccio

This Dharma Talk by Reverend Choro Antonaccio was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on February 7, 2026. The Buddha offered many teachings about communities, monastic an

2026-01-18 Genzo-e Study Sesshin Part 8 of 8, by Reverend Kokyo Henkel

Genzo-e Sesshin is a concentrated study retreat on a chapter of Dogen’s Shobogenzo. In this class we investigate Dogen’s understanding of "Ocean Seal Samadhi" - the awa

2026-01-18 Genzo-e Study Sesshin Part 7 of 8, by Reverend Kokyo Henkel

Genzo-e Sesshin is a concentrated study retreat on a chapter of Dogen’s Shobogenzo. In this class we investigate Dogen’s understanding of "Ocean Seal Samadhi" - the awa

2026-01-17 Genzo-e Study Sesshin Part 6 of 8, by Reverend Kokyo Henkel

Genzo-e Sesshin is a concentrated study retreat on a chapter of Dogen’s Shobogenzo. In this class we investigate Dogen’s understanding of "Ocean Seal Samadhi" - the awa

2026-01-17 Genzo-e Study Sesshin Part 5 of 8, by Reverend Kokyo Henkel

Genzo-e Sesshin is a concentrated study retreat on a chapter of Dogen’s Shobogenzo. In this class we investigate Dogen’s understanding of "Ocean Seal Samadhi" - the awa

2026-01-16 Genzo-e Study Sesshin Part 4 of 8, by Reverend Kokyo Henkel

Genzo-e Sesshin is a concentrated study retreat on a chapter of Dogen’s Shobogenzo. In this class we investigate Dogen’s understanding of "Ocean Seal Samadhi" - the awa

2026-01-16 Genzo-e Study Sesshin Part 3 of 8, by Reverend Kokyo Henkel

Genzo-e Sesshin is a concentrated study retreat on a chapter of Dogen’s Shobogenzo. In this class we investigate Dogen’s understanding of "Ocean Seal Samadhi" - the awa

2026-01-15 Genzo-e Study Sesshin Part 2 of 8, by Reverend Kokyo Henkel

Genzo-e Sesshin is a concentrated study retreat on a chapter of Dogen’s Shobogenzo. In this class we investigate Dogen’s understanding of "Ocean Seal Samadhi" - the awa

2026-01-15 Genzo-e Study Sesshin Part 1 of 8, by Reverend Kokyo Henkel

Genzo-e Sesshin is a concentrated study retreat on a chapter of Dogen’s Shobogenzo. In this class we investigate Dogen’s understanding of "Ocean Seal Samadhi" - the awa

2026-01-10 One Taste and the Same Mind, by Rev. Choro Antonaccio

This Dharma Talk by Reverend Choro Antonaccio was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on January 10, 2026.

2025-12-11 Rohatsu 4 of 4 - Like the Green Grass Grows: Comments on Bussho, Dokan and Zenki, by Ryushin Andrea Thach

This Dharma Talk by Ryushin Andrea Thach was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on December 11, 2025.

2025-12-10 Rohatsu 3 of 4 - The World of the Boat, by Rev. Choro Antonaccio

This Dharma Talk by Reverend Choro Antonaccio was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on December 10, 2025.

2025-12-08 Rohatsu 2 of 4 - The Intimate Face of Mount Sumeru, by Ryushin Andrea Thach

This Dharma Talk by Ryushin Andrea Thach was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on December 8, 2025.

2025-12-07 Rohatsu 1 of 4 - A True Person of No Rank, by Rev. Choro Antonaccio

This Dharma Talk by Reverend Choro Antonaccio was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on December 7, 2025.

2025-11-15 Turn Down the Noise, by Pat Yingst

This Dharma Talk by Pat Yingst was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on November 15, 2025.