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San Antonio Zen Center
Mindfulness for beginners in a tranquil, welcoming space.
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Mindfulness for beginners in a tranquil, welcoming space.
San Antonio Zen Center is a tranquil school and gathering in San Antonio. Located at 417 W Woodlawn Ave, it welcomes newcomers with gentle guidance, offers beginner courses and Dharma talks, and fosters mindfulness in a serene, oasis-like setting. Visitors note a warm, inviting atmosphere and opportunities to connect with others over tea.
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Gentle, welcoming classes for newcomers to learn meditation forms and Zen practices in a supportive setting.
Regular guided and silent meditation sessions to cultivate mindfulness and inner peace.
Informative talks on Zen teachings, mindfulness, and practical applications for daily life.
Post-session social events with coffee and tea, fostering connection and discussion among practitioners.
A serene, lovingly maintained environment for personal reflection and group meditation.
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Overall rating
Daniel Barrios
Attended the beginner course and the instructor was gentle and welcoming.
Drew Washington
When I first attended this temple the staff was warm, kind and friendly. However recently new members of the staff have been quite rude and unaccepting of new members. I will never go here again. Such a shame to have a place that is suppose to be a positive thing be so out of touch and unkind.
Rodger Meservy
Visited the Zen center today, and it was a really nice experience. I'm somewhat new to formal Zen, and wasn't familiar with what I should and shouldn't do, but everyone was welcoming, non-judgemental, and kindly guided me through the process. There was also effort made in making sure I was comfortable, since I'm not used to the extended periods of kneeling. The Dharma talk given by Myoshi (?) too about mindfulness was great, and something that will definitely help me in day-to-day life. Afterward, it was great to get to sit around, drinking coffee and tea, and getting to chat with such nice people. Overall, it was an uplifting and enriching day for me.
Marta Kowalska-Porcz
SAZC is an oasis of tranquility and calmness in the middle of the city. I felt very welcomed from the moment I arrived at it’s doorsteps. The beginner’s instructions, that are offered every few weeks, were very helpful for me. Their website is easy to navigate and very informative. This is a serene place that I plan to visit often.
Stephen Crawford
From the first impression outside, this is a lovingly cared for space. I felt right at home inside as it was clearly a space focused on practice of the Dharma. The abiding teacher was very welcoming and chatty and made sure I knew what was going on with their forms. I was very comfortable practicing here and would love to come back again.
