The Rissho Kosei-Kai Buddhist Center of San Antonio offers a variety of in-person and online services to our members and to the community. All are welcome to participate in our services, classes and support groups. For in-person or online services, there is no dress code or formal expectation – we merely ask that visitors “come as they are” in a manner that is both comfortable for them, and respectful of a church/religious center setting. All of our current services are listed below. The list is color coded as follows: purple for hybrid (online and in-person); green for online only; blue for in-person only.
For a complete list of upcoming events, services and classes, please visit our online calendar.
Please note that our online and in-person Saturday classes will take the third week of the month off every month.
Sunday Service
Service at 10:00 am CST, followed by hoza (Circle of Compassion) at 11:00 am CST at the Center. Sunday Service online can be accessed via this Zoom link.
Evening Chanting
Our evening chanting online from the Lotus Sutra, followed by discussion. From 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm CST Sunday – Friday. Evening chanting can be accessed via this Zoom link.
Ask Me Anything
Sessions on the third Wednesday of every other month at 7:00 PM Central Time with Dr. Dominick Scarangello. Dr. Scarangello is the resident Rissho Kosei-Kai scholar in all subjects related to Buddhism and the Lotus Sutra. “Ask me Anything” can be accessed via this Zoom link.
Ko practice
The aim of Ko mindfulness practice is to ritually introduce a natural fragrance and allow the aroma to influence your body and mind. Offered on Saturdays beginning at 9:30 am CST at the Center.
Meditation
Meditation service beginning at 8:30 am CST on Saturdays, in-person at the Center.
Book Club
Discussion of a rotating selection of books. The Book Club meets monthly, on the second Sunday of each month at 7:00 pm CST. The RKSA Book Club online can be accessed via this Zoom link.
Veterans’ Group
Our support group for veterans and active-duty military members of our sangha and the community of those who have served or are serving. Held every third Sunday of the month at 7:00 pm CST online. The Veterans’ Support Group online can be accessed via this Zoom link.
Womens’ Group
Our support group for the female members of our sangha and our community. The Womens’ Support Group meets online on the second Thursday and 4th Thursday of the month. It can be accessed via this Zoom link.
Refuge Recovery
RR is intended to help all those who are suffering from patterns of behavior and/or mental attachments including addiction or any other repetitive behavior that has caused suffering in your life. RR is a Buddhist-based practice to investigate the causes of our individual suffering and to pursue its extinguishment through the practice of the Eightfold Path. The Refuge Recovery group meets every Monday at 7:00 pm CST in-person at the Center.
Drum Circle
We are honored to host a Native American Drum Circle at the Center every third Saturday of the month beginning at 7:00 pm CST.
Our associate minister and Dharma Teachers are also available for specific guidance sessions at the Center by appointment. Please contact us for further details.