• According to the earliest recorded teachings of the Buddha, it was a common theme in his teaching and his last word, encouraging his followers to fare forward with appamada—with energetic care. He often compared appamada to an elephant's footprint, which is so large that it can contain the footprint of all the other animals. In the same way, the Buddha said, appamada—mindful, clear care—contains all of his other teachings.

    We have adopted this name for our community of practice and inquiry because it reflects not only our aspiration as teachers, but our sense of the community as a whole, and its contribution in the world. (You can learn more about the name here.) Our practice follows the tradition of the American Zen teachers Joko Beck and Shunryu Suzuki. In our teaching we draw on the Zen teachings and tradition we were trained in, as well as other Buddhist teachings and contemporary work in psychology, interpersonal neurobiology, language, the sciences of complexity and ecosystems, the arts, community, and philosophy.

Newcomer orientation

You are warmly welcome to join us for orientation. Your RSVP helps us to prepare, but it’s not a requirement. You can RSVP here, if you wish. We look forward to seeing you!

ONline & ONSITE

Every Sunday, 8-8:50 AM CT
913 E. 38th, Austin, TX 78705

Note: Orientation is optional;
you are welcome to attend Appamada’s programs at any time.


DHARMA TRANSMISSION TALK
AND RECEPTION FOR
NATHAN HŌSHIN KŌNEN SMALLEY

Sunday, November 16
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST

Please RSVP (in person or online) by October 31st

KMFA Studio
41 Navasota St
Austin, TX 78702


Zazen—silent, still meditation—is central to our practice. Join us onsite or online: M–F 6:30–7:45 AM, Sundays 9:00–11:20 AM CT (with Dharma Talk). See our calendar.

OUR SCHEDULE

Welcome! Our programs are open for everyone. We are currently offering Zazen in person as well as via Zoom. There is a link in the calendar for each event, so please join us!