Friday Nov 7th at 7p Sejiki Ceremony
To have the name of your loved ones read aloud during the ceremony, click here to complete the request form.
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
Next Dharma Talk “Do No Harm” w/ Rev. Choro Antonaccio November 8th
All are welcome to attend this dharma talk with AZC’s Guiding Teacher. 10:15am
One Day Sitting November 15th
Click here to learn more and to register for this sitting.
Upcoming Dharma Talk w/ Pat Yingst Nov 15th
Dharma Talk w/ Lay Entrusted Teacher Pat Yingst at 10:15am. All are Welcome!
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.
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!