Dharma Talk June 14th
Dharma Talk w/ Lay Entrusted Teacher ShiOn Pat Yingst Saturday, June 14th at 10:15am. All are Welcome!
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 Talks w/ Rev. Kokyo Henkel June 19th – 22nd
Two Dharma Talks per day – 10:15am and 3:30pm. In-person and Zoom options available. A donation to Rev. Henkel for his teaching is requested.
Sesshin w/ Rev. Kokyo Henkel June 18th – 22nd
Registration is Closed for this Retreat. To be placed on the waitlist, please email admin@austinzencenter.org. Denko-e is a concentrated zazen and study retreat.
Universal Ceasefire Sitting June 28th
All are welcome to join us in our commitment to non-violence in ourselves and the world. Two periods of zazen beginning at 9:15am.
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!
AZC News
Notes from Tassajara
May 8, 2025
A group from AZC visits Tassajara and brings back kitchen inspiration.
Spring Progress Report
April 17, 2025
The AZC kitchen remodeling project is nearing a big milestone.
About the Kitchen Remodel Project
March 26, 2025
The kitchen is the heart of every Zen center. A place of practice, the kitchen allows care and attention to flourish and dana to be expressed through offerings such as nutritious, delicious orkyoki meals served at sesshins as well as convivial Saturday tea and cookies.
Exciting Fundraising Update!
March 26, 2025
A huge thanks to the Still Water Foundation for their generous support of our remodel project!
Progress Report March 20th, 2025
March 20, 2025
Click here for the latest update on our fundraising efforts.
Kickoff to AZC’s Kitchen Remodel: Exciting Developments and Fundraising Goals
February 26, 2025
The Kitchen Renovation Campaign is now under way.
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.