In addition to its programs, the Austin Zen Center has offered their facilities to two independent programs. You can find more information about them below.
Sundays 11am to 12:00pm in the AZC zendo or online
Austin Dharma Punks (ADP) is a peer-led group that was originally inspired by the movement that grew out of the Against The Stream meditation group but has since evolved out of that loose affiliation.
Austin Dharma Punks wishes to create and sustain communities of healthy, accountable, wise, and compassionate people from every walk of life. We welcome people from all racial, economic, sexual, social, political and religious backgrounds and believe that the path of awakening is attainable by all and should be available to all. We strive to create a safe environment for all who come to practice.
Don’t let the word “punk” deter you. It does not matter how you dress, if you have tattoos or what kind of music you listen to. All beings are welcome.
Our typical sit involves a 30-minute meditation that is part guided, part silent. Meditation is followed by a reading and an open discussion.
Donations to our host, Austin Zen Center, are encouraged.
Meditation and Recovery
Sunday Evenings from 6:00-7:00 pm In Person and Online
Meditation and Recovery is an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. Anyone is welcome to attend. The chief purposes of our meeting are to share our experience with meditation as an integral part of maintaining sobriety, and to support one another along our shared path of recovery.
Meetings begin with a short period of meditation followed by a reading and discussion. We close with a brief meditation and chant. We welcome members of other 12-step or other fellowships as well others in recovery and anyone wanting information on Alcoholics Anonymous or alcoholism/addiction.