
Oryoki Sewing Class taught by Kaishin Dawne Schomer
We are offering the opportunity to sew the traditional cloths for lay person Oryoki to all who are interested.
Austin Zen Center was founded to carry on the teaching of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi in the Soto Zen tradition. Suzuki Roshi’s teaching is characterized by its patient and compassionate approach to practice. When the mind of zazen is lovingly extended to everyday life, our awareness of each moment increases and deep wisdom and compassion are born.
The practice of zazen is available to people of every race, religion, nationality, class, gender, sexual orientation, age, and physical ability. At AZC we seek to embody inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility throughout our teachings, practice, organizational culture, policies, and operations as a manifestation of our vow to awaken together with all beings.
May We And All Beings Realize Their True Nature.
We are offering the opportunity to sew the traditional cloths for lay person Oryoki to all who are interested.
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Explore sitting with others in a full day of practice, including oryoki breakfast and lunch in the zendo.
We meet at 5:30 pm. All women are welcome, regardless of spiritual path. No registration required.
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Getting together in-person for caring for our garden & grounds is one of the few ways we can practice together body to body!
Join an online event for beginning or continuing the work of undoing racism, and healing from its pervasive impact in a shame-free environment.
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