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
JASGA’s 12th Annual Japanese Fall Festival
Saturday October 27th from 12-4pm
JAPANESE CULTURE, PERFORMANCES, FOOD, FASHION & MORE - MODERN & TRADITIONAL COME JOIN US AND ... Read More
One-Day Meditation Retreat – Sila, Samadhi, Prajna
Saturday October 20th from 6am-5pm (Oryoki review & Orientation on Fri eve)
One-Day Meditation Retreat – Sila, Samadhi, Prajna Fall can be a busy time all over - ... Read More
Zazenkai with Tim Kroll
Sunday October 14th, 8am-noon
Join us for a morning of silent informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking ... Read More
Sage Advice: Meditation Through the Ages, A Class with Koji Acquaviva Dreher
5 Thursdays from Oct 18-Nov 15 at 7:00-8:15pm
Sage Advice: Meditation Instruction Through the Ages with Rev. Koji Acquaviva Dreher 5 Thursdays: October ... Read More
Practicing Bodhisattva Precepts in Daily Life, A Class with Mako Voelkel
5 Thursdays from Oct 18-Nov 15 at 7:00-8:15pm
Practicing Bodhisattva Precepts in Daily Life with Rev. Unzan Mako Voelkel 6 Tuesdays: October 23rd ... Read More
Sangha Work-Practice Day & Potluck
Saturday October 13th, 10:15am - 2:00pm
All are welcome to join us for our Autumn Sangha Work-Practice Day! Following the Saturday ... Read More
Seijiki Ceremony & Reception Fundraiser
October 31st, 2018 7-9 pm
Sejiki is a traditional Japanese Zen Buddhist ceremony honoring our ancestors, and is one of ... Read More
AZC Fall Practice Period | On the 3-fold Training of Sila, Samadhi, Prajna
Wed. Oct. 17th - Sat. Dec. 8th 2018
Join the AZC Fall Practice Period 2018 - On the 3-fold Training: Sila, Samadhi, Prajna ... Read More
