Austin Zen Center Dharma Talks

Recent episodes

1. 2026-05-30 , Yunmen's Golden Wind, by Rev. Choro Antonaccio from Austin Zen Center Dharma Talks

   Jun 12, 202655 min

   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.

2. 2026-04-11 Tending Our Zen Kindness, by Rev. Choro Antonaccio from Austin Zen Center Dharma Talks

   Apr 12, 202643 min

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

3. 2026-03-28 Awakening to the True Nature of Suffering, by Heather Martin from Austin Zen Center Dharma Talks

   Mar 29, 202649 min

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

4. 2026-03-14 The Four Correct Efforts: Dogen's expression of the dharma of evil and good, by Rev. Choro Antonaccio from Austin Zen Center Dharma Talks

   Mar 29, 20261 hr 11 min

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

5. 2026-02-14 Talking About Ordinary Mind, by Chris Azbill from Austin Zen Center Dharma Talks

   Mar 29, 202629 min

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

6. 2026-02-07 Shakyamuni Buddha's Teachings on the Intentional Community, by Rev. Choro Antonaccio from Austin Zen Center Dharma Talks

   Feb 22, 20261 hr 6 min

   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.

7. 2026-01-18 Genzo-e Study Sesshin Part 8 of 8, by Reverend Kokyo Henkel from Austin Zen Center Dharma Talks

   Feb 15, 20261 hr 7 min

   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.

8. 2026-01-18 Genzo-e Study Sesshin Part 7 of 8, by Reverend Kokyo Henkel from Austin Zen Center Dharma Talks

   Feb 15, 20261 hr 23 min

   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.

9. 2026-01-17 Genzo-e Study Sesshin Part 6 of 8, by Reverend Kokyo Henkel from Austin Zen Center Dharma Talks

   Feb 15, 20261 hr 18 min

   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.

10. 2026-01-17 Genzo-e Study Sesshin Part 5 of 8, by Reverend Kokyo Henkel from Austin Zen Center Dharma Talks

    Feb 15, 20261 hr 22 min

    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.

11. 2026-01-16 Genzo-e Study Sesshin Part 4 of 8, by Reverend Kokyo Henkel from Austin Zen Center Dharma Talks

    Feb 15, 20261 hr 37 min

    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.

12. 2026-01-16 Genzo-e Study Sesshin Part 3 of 8, by Reverend Kokyo Henkel from Austin Zen Center Dharma Talks

    Feb 15, 20261 hr 21 min

    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.

13. 2026-01-15 Genzo-e Study Sesshin Part 2 of 8, by Reverend Kokyo Henkel from Austin Zen Center Dharma Talks

    Feb 15, 20261 hr 33 min

    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.

14. 2026-01-15 Genzo-e Study Sesshin Part 1 of 8, by Reverend Kokyo Henkel from Austin Zen Center Dharma Talks

    Feb 15, 20261 hr 39 min

    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.

15. 2026-01-10 One Taste and the Same Mind, by Rev. Choro Antonaccio from Austin Zen Center Dharma Talks

    Jan 25, 202656 min

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

16. 2025-12-11 Rohatsu 4 of 4 - Like the Green Grass Grows: Comments on Bussho, Dokan and Zenki, by Ryushin Andrea Thach from Austin Zen Center Dharma Talks

    Dec 27, 202554 min

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

17. 2025-12-10 Rohatsu 3 of 4 - The World of the Boat, by Rev. Choro Antonaccio from Austin Zen Center Dharma Talks

    Dec 27, 20251 hr 6 min

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

18. 2025-12-08 Rohatsu 2 of 4 - The Intimate Face of Mount Sumeru, by Ryushin Andrea Thach from Austin Zen Center Dharma Talks

    Dec 27, 202554 min

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

19. 2025-12-07 Rohatsu 1 of 4 - A True Person of No Rank, by Rev. Choro Antonaccio from Austin Zen Center Dharma Talks

    Dec 27, 202549 min

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

20. 2025-11-15 Turn Down the Noise, by Pat Yingst from Austin Zen Center Dharma Talks

    Dec 27, 202550 min

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