Welcome to AZC!
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.
May All Beings Realize Their True Nature.
Upcoming Events
AZC Annual Membership Meeting and Community Brunch
Saturday February 23rd, 10:15 - 12:45pm
Following the Saturday morning meditation and chanting service, we'll be kicking off our Annual Meeting ... Read More
Buddha’s Parinirvana Retreat
Saturday, Feb 15th at 5:45 - Sunday, Feb 16th at 4pm
After his awakening under the Bodhi tree, the Buddha spent the next 45 years of ... Read More
Community Council Meeting – An Exercise in Council, with Rev. Tenku Ruff
Friday, February 1st from 6-8pm
Given the enthusiasm shown at our last Community Town-Hall Meeting in November, AZC is exploring ... Read More
Bodhisattva Full Moon Ceremony
Wednesday November 21st, 6:45pm - 7:15pm
Every month on the Wednesday evening closest to the full moon, the Austin Zen Center ... Read More
The ‘Now’ Button: Zen principles in the Immediate Age – a Dharma Talk by Rev. Michael McCord
January 19, 2019 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am
The 'Now' Button: Zen Principles in the Immediate Age A Dharma Talk by Visiting Teacher ... Read More
Next Step: Meditation & Beyond Class
January 17, 2019 @ 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Next Step: Meditation & Beyond is a 1½ hour class for those who have attended ... Read More
Sunday Zazenkai with Tim Kroll
January 13, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for a morning of silent informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking ... Read More
