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This talk will explore case 27 of the Blue Cliff record. “A monk asked Yunmen “How is it when the tree withers and the leaves fall?” “Body exposed in the golden wind.”

This Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on May 30, 2026.

This Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on April 11, 2026.

This Dharma Talk by Heather Martin was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on March 28, 2026.

This Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on March 14, 2026.

This Dharma Talk by Practice Leader Chris Azbill was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on February 14, 2026.

This Dharma Talk by Reverend Choro Antonaccio was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on February 7, 2026.

The Buddha offered many teachings about communities, monastic and non-monastic, in response to questions and disputes. Although our own time has produced different kinds of sanghas and communities, these teachings still have much to say to us living here and now.

Genzo-e Sesshin is a concentrated study retreat on a chapter of Dogen’s Shobogenzo.

In this class we investigate Dogen’s understanding of "Ocean Seal Samadhi" - the awareness of everything in the ocean appearing and disappearing without any separate self anywhere.

Genzo-e Sesshin is a concentrated study retreat on a chapter of Dogen’s Shobogenzo.

In this class we investigate Dogen’s understanding of "Ocean Seal Samadhi" - the awareness of everything in the ocean appearing and disappearing without any separate self anywhere.

Genzo-e Sesshin is a concentrated study retreat on a chapter of Dogen’s Shobogenzo.

In this class we investigate Dogen’s understanding of "Ocean Seal Samadhi" - the awareness of everything in the ocean appearing and disappearing without any separate self anywhere.

Genzo-e Sesshin is a concentrated study retreat on a chapter of Dogen’s Shobogenzo.

In this class we investigate Dogen’s understanding of "Ocean Seal Samadhi" - the awareness of everything in the ocean appearing and disappearing without any separate self anywhere.

Genzo-e Sesshin is a concentrated study retreat on a chapter of Dogen’s Shobogenzo.

In this class we investigate Dogen’s understanding of "Ocean Seal Samadhi" - the awareness of everything in the ocean appearing and disappearing without any separate self anywhere.

Genzo-e Sesshin is a concentrated study retreat on a chapter of Dogen’s Shobogenzo.

In this class we investigate Dogen’s understanding of "Ocean Seal Samadhi" - the awareness of everything in the ocean appearing and disappearing without any separate self anywhere.

Genzo-e Sesshin is a concentrated study retreat on a chapter of Dogen’s Shobogenzo.

In this class we investigate Dogen’s understanding of "Ocean Seal Samadhi" - the awareness of everything in the ocean appearing and disappearing without any separate self anywhere.

Genzo-e Sesshin is a concentrated study retreat on a chapter of Dogen’s Shobogenzo.

In this class we investigate Dogen’s understanding of "Ocean Seal Samadhi" - the awareness of everything in the ocean appearing and disappearing without any separate self anywhere.

This Dharma Talk by Reverend Choro Antonaccio was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on January 10, 2026.

This Dharma Talk by Ryushin Andrea Thach was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on December 11, 2025.

This Dharma Talk by Reverend Choro Antonaccio was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on December 10, 2025.

This Dharma Talk by Ryushin Andrea Thach was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on December 8, 2025.

This Dharma Talk by Reverend Choro Antonaccio was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on December 7, 2025.

This Dharma Talk by Pat Yingst was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on November 15, 2025.

Dharma Talk by Reverend Choro Antonaccio, recorded at the Austin Zen Center on November 8, 2025.

Dharma Talk by Reverend Ryushin Andrea Thach, recorded at the Austin Zen Center on November 1, 2025.

Dharma Talk by Reverend Choro Antonaccio, recorded at the Austin Zen Center on October 25, 2025.

Dharma talk by Reverend Ryushin Andrea Thach, recorded at the Austin Zen Center on October 18, 2025

Dharma Talk by Reverend Choro Antonaccio, recorded at the Austin Zen Center on October 11, 2025

Dharma talk by Ryushin Andrea Thach, recorded at the Austin Zen Center on October 4, 2025.

Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, recorded at the Austin Zen Center on September 20, 2025.

A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, recorded at the Austin Zen Center on August 16, 2025.

In connection with the ceremony of Shukke Tokudo, ‘priest ordination’, Choro explores what it is to “leave home and attain crossing over”

A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio recorded at the Austin Zen Center on July 19, 2025.

This Dharma talk by Rev. Kokyo Henkel was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on June 22, 2025.

Denko-e is a concentrated zazen & study retreat celebrating several chapters of Keizan Zenji’s ⁠Denkoroku ⁠(Record of Transmitting the Light), the awakening stories of the Zen ancestors.

This Dharma talk by Rev. Kokyo Henkel was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on June 22, 2025.

Denko-e is a concentrated zazen & study retreat celebrating several chapters of Keizan Zenji’s ⁠Denkoroku ⁠(Record of Transmitting the Light), the awakening stories of the Zen ancestors.

This Dharma talk by Rev. Kokyo Henkel was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on June 21, 2025.

Denko-e is a concentrated zazen & study retreat celebrating several chapters of Keizan Zenji’s ⁠Denkoroku ⁠(Record of Transmitting the Light), the awakening stories of the Zen ancestors.

This Dharma talk by Rev. Kokyo Henkel was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on June 21, 2025.

Denko-e is a concentrated zazen & study retreat celebrating several chapters of Keizan Zenji’s ⁠Denkoroku ⁠(Record of Transmitting the Light), the awakening stories of the Zen ancestors.

This Dharma talk by Rev. Kokyo Henkel was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on June 20, 2025.

Denko-e is a concentrated zazen & study retreat celebrating several chapters of Keizan Zenji’s ⁠Denkoroku ⁠(Record of Transmitting the Light), the awakening stories of the Zen ancestors.

This Dharma talk by Rev. Kokyo Henkel was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on June 20, 2025.

Denko-e is a concentrated zazen & study retreat celebrating several chapters of Keizan Zenji’s ⁠Denkoroku ⁠(Record of Transmitting the Light), the awakening stories of the Zen ancestors.

This Dharma talk by Rev. Kokyo Henkel was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on June 19, 2025.

Denko-e is a concentrated zazen & study retreat celebrating several chapters of Keizan Zenji’s ⁠Denkoroku ⁠(Record of Transmitting the Light), the awakening stories of the Zen ancestors.

This Dharma talk by Rev. Kokyo Henkel was recorded at the Austin Zen Center on June 19, 2025.

Denko-e is a concentrated zazen & study retreat celebrating several chapters of Keizan Zenji’s Denkoroku (Record of Transmitting the Light), the awakening stories of the Zen ancestors.

This dharma talk is one of four given by Rev. Choro Antonaccio as part of Austin Zen Center's 2024 Rohatsu sesshin and Ango (practice period).

This dharma talk is one of four given by Rev. Choro Antonaccio as part of Austin Zen Center's 2024 Rohatsu sesshin and Ango (practice period).

This dharma talk is one of four given by Rev. Choro Antonaccio as part of Austin Zen Center's 2024 Rohatsu sesshin and Ango (practice period).

This dharma talk is one of four given by Rev. Choro Antonaccio as part of Austin Zen Center's 2024 Rohatsu sesshin and Ango (practice period).

A dharma talk by Chris Azbill, recorded at the Austin Zen Center on November 23, 2024.

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2023 AZC Rohatsu Sesshin Day 2, by Rev. Choro Antonaccio.

December 3, 2023.

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2023 AZC Rohatsu Sesshin Day 4, by Rev. Choro Antonaccio.

December 05, 2023.

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2023 AZC Rohatsu Sesshin Day 5, by Rev. Choro Antonaccio.

December 6, 2023.

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An Appropriate Response, by Rev. Choro Antonaccio.

April 1, 2023.

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Crossing Over, by Rev. Choro Antonaccio.

January 14, 2023.

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Disappointment, by Rev. Choro Antonaccio.

June 10, 2023.

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In activity and stillness, one community, by Rev. Choro Antonaccio.

October 14, 2023.

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Light and dark, like the front and back foot walking, by Rev. Choro Antonaccio,

September9, 2023.