Book Presentation w/ Abbott Jiryu Rutschman-Byler August 15th
Please join us for a special evening. Abbot Jiryu will share his new book, a collection of talks by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi.
Welcome to the Austin Zen Center
At AZC, all people of every race, religion, nationality, class, gender, sexual orientation, age, and physical ability are welcome to practice with the community. Practicing inclusivity and welcoming diversity is a foundation of the Dharma, and a path to alleviating the suffering of everyone. May all beings realize their true nature.
As an expression of our commitment to offer a place of refuge and trust, firearms and other weapons are excluded from our grounds and buildings.
Upcoming Events
Dharma Talk w/ Rev. Choro Antonaccio August 16th
Saturday August 16th, 10:15am Dharma Talk w/ Guiding Teacher Rev. Choro Antonaccio. All are Welcome!
Shukke Tokudo (Priest Ordination) August 16th
Please join us via Zoom or in person for this auspicious event in which sangha member John Cooley will receive priest ordination from Guiding Teacher Rev. Choro Antonaccio.
Upcoming Sangha Work Day August 23rd
Please help us clear everything out of the kitchen and dining room to prepare for the remodel.
Affiliate Groups and Gatherings
Beginner’s Instruction
We welcome you to familiarize yourself with the Austin Zen Center and our core practice by attending the Beginner’s Class held on Saturdays at 8am.
Women’s Group Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays
We meet at 5:45 pm. All who identify as women are welcome, regardless of spiritual path.
Circle of Men
This group is led by Zen practitioners with experience in group facilitation and men’s group participation. Please join us.
Dharma Discussion Group
This peer led book group meets weekly online to promote engaged practice and Dharma discussion.
Sundays in the Garden
All are welcome to join us in the opportunity to engage in (mostly) silent work-practice in the beautiful Austin Zen Center garden.
Join the AZC Chat Room (on Discord)
Austin Zen Center has a live chat server for Sangha members and those interested in AZC!
We acknowledge that we practice on Indigenous land. We acknowledge and pay respects to the Carrizo & Comecrudo, Coahuiltecan, Caddo, Tonkawa, Comanche, Lipan Apache, Alabama-Coushatta, Kickapoo, Tigua Pueblo, and all the American Indian and Indigenous Peoples and communities who have been or have become a part of these lands and territories in Texas.