In October of 2003, San Antonio Zen arose out of a wish to share the Dharma and sitting practice in the Soto traditions of Shunryu Suzuki. This wish was realized with the guidance and example of the teachers and students of the Austin Zen Center. We also have cultivated and cherished ties with the Houston Zen Center and the San Francisco Zen Center.

We aspire to benefit all beings (including ourselves) in each moment, unconditionally, with awareness, energy, lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity, relaxing with what is, to realize awakening. Do not imagine that you must develop all of these qualities before you come sit with us. It is called “sitting practice,” not “sitting perfection.”

Beginner’s MeditATIon InSTRucTion

This class is offered for people who want to learn Zen meditation.
This class is typically the first Saturday of every month. It is taught by one of our senior members and lasts approximately 2 hours.

Please sign up by using the sign-up sheet in the foyer, by calling 210-257-8383 or by emailing info@sanantoniozen.org

Dhammapada Study Group

The Dhammapada is a classic sutra beloved by Buddhist traditions around the world. This short text was created in the early years of Buddhism to make the Buddha’s teachings more accessible to a broader audience. It offers an introductory guide to spiritual practice and contains some of the Buddha’s deepest insights into the nature of reality.

This class meets on Tuesdays from 6:45 pm to 8 pm. Visit the calendar for more information.

Half Day Sitting

This is a mini-retreat geared toward new meditators and people who want to sit for a longer period of time without attending a full retreat, or even for people who have limited time. The retreat consists of shorter sits alternating with walking meditation. We’ll have time for tea and questions at the end of the retreat.

Avatamsaka Sutra Reading

The Avatamsaka Sutra, also known as the Flower Ornament Scripture, is amongst "the most grandiose, the most comprehensive, and the most beautifully arrayed of the Buddhist scriptures.”. We will be chanting this sutra together on Wednesday evenings starting at 6:45 pm.

Meditation and Recovery

Join us Friday evenings at 7 pm for a 20-minute meditation followed by a 12-step style discussion of how Buddhism relates to the principles of recovery. This meeting is for those members of other 12-step groups (Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, etc.) who want to learn more about how these principles could be applied in light of Buddhist teachings.
Email zen12stepmeeting@gmail.com for more information.