AZC Spring Fair, with Brunch, Buddha’s Birthday Ceremony, Zen Arts, and More
Sat, May 25th @ 8:30am-12:30pm
Join us for our Spring Fair celebrating the Buddha’s Birthday with traditional Zen arts, activities and more!
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 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
Spring Sesshin on Mind
Sat, June 6-9th (6am – 9pm)
Join us for a 4-day Spring Sesshin on Mind. This includes zazen, walking meditation, chanting service, Dharma talks, practice discussion, work-practice, and oryoki meals.
Zoketsu Norman Fischer coming to AZC
Sat, Aug 3rd @ 10:15am
Join us for a Dharma Talk and Book Signing with Visiting Teacher Zoketsu Norman Fischer. Stay tuned for more info about Norman’s visit.
Upcoming Events at a Glance
Check out some of AZC’s offerings over the next few months, including Visiting Teachers, Workshops, Ceremonies, and Retreats.
Spring Fair & Buddha’s Birthday – Vounteers Wanted!
Spring Fair Help Wanted
On May 25th AZC will hold its Annual Spring Fair and we are looking for sangha members to help with brunch, decorations & more.
Heart Sutra Study Group
Mon, May 27th @ 7:00-8:00pm
Join the study group on the Heart Sutra that meets on the last Monday of each month. All are welcome!
Formal Precept Study Group
Tuesdays @ 7:15-8:15pm
This is an ongoing study group on the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts for committed practitioners.
AZC News
Tassajara Sanghaweek Reflections
May 17, 2019
Read Sangha Member Shu’s thoughts on his first trip to Tassajara.
AZC Head Teacher Rev. Mako receives Dharma Transmission this April
April 8, 2019
On April 17th Rev. Doshin Mako Voelkel received Dharma Transmission from Ryushin Paul Haller at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center.
2019 DoanRyo Training
April 8, 2019
Ongoing Ceremonial Training Available
Being a member of AZC’s Doanryo and taking up the ceremonial life of AZC is yet another way to deepen your Zen practice while being of benefit to the Sangha.
Take a Virtual Tour of AZC
November 19, 2018
Interested in stopping by for meditation but want to scope the place out first? See the Virtual Tours of AZC below.
Learn About Oryoki
October 17, 2018
Oryoki (roughly meaning “just enough”) is a formal way of serving and eating meals in Zen monasteries. Literally a “vessel” (ki
Recent Dharma Talk
This Can Only Happen Between a Buddha and a Buddha
Rev. Mako Voelkel
April 6th, 2019
Community Spotlight: Why do you practice at AZC?
❝I support AZC because of the open-heartedness + compassion of the community!❞
❝To meditate with you here, now.❞
❝I have found my spiritual home.❞
❝Love + Sangha ... Joy, Peace Today!❞
❝It's the people!❞
❝No matter where you go ... There you are!❞
❝I am a member to be more compassionate, loving, & kind. And to awaken!❞
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