
One Day Zazenkai
A day of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), and basic instruction, with no formal lecture or service.
Austin Zen Center was founded to carry on the teaching of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi in the Soto Zen tradition. Suzuki Roshi’s teaching is characterized by its patient and compassionate approach to practice. When the mind of zazen is lovingly extended to everyday life, our awareness of each moment increases and deep wisdom and compassion are born.
The practice of zazen is available to people of every race, religion, nationality, class, gender, sexual orientation, age, and physical ability. At AZC we seek to embody inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility throughout our teachings, practice, organizational culture, policies, and operations as a manifestation of our vow to awaken together with all beings.
May We And All Beings Realize Their True Nature.
A day of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), and basic instruction, with no formal lecture or service.
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Head Teacher Rev. Mako Voelkel before her Stepping Down Ceremony.
Join us in ceremony for Rev. Unzan Doshin, Mako Voelkel, upon her stepping down as Head Teacher of Austin Zen Center.
We meet at 5:30 pm. All women are welcome, regardless of spiritual path. No registration required.
Join us for this most ancient of Buddhist ceremonies – taking refuge and chanting precepts (Online and in-person)
Join us for our Beginner’s Meditation Instruction in person at AZC
Join us in chanting for the well-being of loved ones and those in need, following Wed evening zazen.
Join us for our regularly scheduled offerings of zazen, now online! Click on the Zoom links within to enter.
Getting together in-person for caring for our garden & grounds is one of the few ways we can practice together body to body!
This is a 1½ hour class for those who have attended the Beginner’s Instruction, and who are interested in taking the next step in their formal zen practice.
AZC’s Head Teacher, Dōshin Mako Voelkel, will be stepping down from her role at the end of May. Read her message to the sangha here.
People are asking: When will AZC reopen, and may I come sit once I get vaccinated?
All are welcome to join the AZC Sangha in our online zendo. Please observe the following guidelines to help create a warm and harmonious space.
AZC now offers new meditation cushions for sale for your at-home zendo needs! Pop-up, bug-free Meditation Tents are also available.
Austin Zen Center now has a live chat server for Sangha members. Sign up here!
There are many ways to participate in the AZC community, from ceremonial roles to helping in the communal garden.
Pay for AZC programs by clicking on the image above when the registration form that is specific to the program is not available.
AZC is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Any amount you wish to donate will be deeply appreciated.
Make a commitment to Zen practice by making a payment towards your membership or becoming a member of the AZC community.