Austin Zen Center’s 2025 Fall Practice Period begins October 11th and concludes December 13th. This year we will study Dōgen’s Genjōkōan, one of his most important teachings. There will be two classes, two single day sittings, a Jukai ceremony, Rohatsu and more.
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This year's remaining opportunities:
- Rohatsu:
This year, Rohatsu will be co-led by Guiding Teacher Rev. Choro and Visiting Teacher Rev. Ryushin. Once a year we have the opportunity to join together in early December for a week of intensive practice in sesshin. This retreat, called Rohatsu, reflects and enacts the resolve and trust of Shakyamuni Buddha in his capacity to wake up fully to reality. This retreat culminates in our celebration of Buddha’s Enlightenment and ends our two months of Ango (practice period), together with the community on the following day[ Register ]
This year's activities:
- Ango Registration To register for Ango use this link. The fee supports the temple and allows participation in the 3 practice period gatherings. Separate registrations are required for classes, sittings and Rohatsu (see below). One you have registered, please also complete the “Setting Intentions for the Ango” Form.
[ Registration is CLOSED ]
- Practicing with Koans
Teacher: Rev. Ryushin Thach
Class Description: Life is made of stories and questions. Zen koan literature is especially oriented to using stories to help us with the questions in our lives. In this 4 or 5 week class, we will get to know the traditional enigmatic Zen koan literature, explore working with these ancient exchanges and find them in our everyday life. Join visiting teacher Ryushin Thach for this engaging class.
[ Registration is CLOSED ]
- The Study of Self…
Teacher: Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Class Description: Our main text for the class is the new book by Rev. Shinshu Roberts, Meeting the Myriad Things. We will endeavor to finish this book (approximately 3 short chapters a week) but will supplement with other excellent translations and commentaries by Shohaku Okumura, Suzuki Roshi, Sojun Mel Weitsman, and others.
[ Registration is CLOSED]
- One Day Sitting – October 18, 2025
Description: This is a one-day retreat in which we put down our usual activity and preoccupations to settle deeply into silence and stillness together in zazen. The day includes two chanting services (morning and midday), and breakfast and lunch in the zendo, using the practice called oryoki, a formalized and mindful way of eating that has connections with the Japanese tea ceremony.
[ Registration is CLOSED ]
- One Day Sitting – November 15, 2025
Description: This is a one-day retreat in which we put down our usual activity and preoccupations to settle deeply into silence and stillness together in zazen. The day includes two chanting services (morning and midday), and breakfast and lunch in the zendo, using the practice called oryoki, a formalized and mindful way of eating that has connections with the Japanese tea ceremony.
[ Registration is CLOSED]
- Rohatsu
Description:This year, Rohatsu will be co-led by Guiding Teacher Rev. Choro and Visiting Teacher Rev. Ryushin. Once a year we have the opportunity to join together in early December for a week of intensive practice in sesshin. This retreat, called Rohatsu, reflects and enacts the resolve and trust of Shakyamuni Buddha in his capacity to wake up fully to reality. This retreat culminates in our celebration of Buddha’s Enlightenment and ends our two months of Ango (practice period), together with the community on the following day
[ Register ]