For Beginners
The San Antonio Zen Center offers the following programs for people who are new to meditation. Please refer to our calendar page for the times and dates offered.
Beginner’s Instruction
This class is offered for people who want to learn Zen meditation. It is taught by one of our senior members and lasts approximately 2 hours. Please park at Banana’s alongside the fence between our properties.
Please sign up by calling 210-257-8383 or by emailing info@sanantoniozen.org
Half-Day and All-Day Sittings
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. Please sign up at SAZC. Dates for 2025 will be posted by the first of the year.
For Deepening Practice
The San Antonio Zen Center offers the following programs for people who are seeking to deepen their Zen practice. Please refer to our calendar page for the times and dates offered.
Dharma Inquiry Class
An eight-week facilitator-led discussion group. Open to all practitioners. No registration or previous experience is required.
This class will offer a group discussion of important topics facilitated by Kruba Chris. Each week we will discuss a different theme touching upon areas of mindfulness in daily life. These meetings may include guided meditations, short dharma talks, and one-to-one sharing. The next class will begin in January 2025.
This class is open to participants at all levels of experience. No registration is required. No requirement to attend every class. Meetings will be in person and on Zoom.
Link: https://bit.ly/3fMCa6e
Passcode: 674394
The San Antonio Zen Center is supported solely by Dana (the paramita of generosity) so that everyone can participate in our offerings and programs regardless of income. We do not charge for our programs, but your donations ensure we can continue offering the Dharma to the San Antonio community.
Meditation and Recovery
Fridays from 7 - 8:15 pm
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 principals of recovery. This meeting is for those who are members of other 12 step groups (Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, etc), and want to learn more about how these principles could be applied in light of Buddhist teachings.
Email zen12stepmeeting@gmail.com for more information.
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