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.

***Please Note***: AZC will be closed for our Summer Interim from Saturday Aug 24th – Friday Aug 30th. While we will reopen in time for the Saturday Morning Program on August 31st, our regular zazen periods will be informal until after the Tassajara Private Study Week has ended. 

We wish everyone a safe and joyous end of the Summer!

Upcoming Events

Sangha Soji & Breakfast

Wednesday, August 21st @ 7:30am-9:15am

Join us for our extended Soji (Temple Cleaning) followed by a Sangha Breakfast.

Sunday Zazenkai with Tim Kroll

Sunday, Sep 8th @ 8am–12 pm

A morning of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), and basic instruction, with no formal lecture or service.​

AZC News

AZC Seeking Ombudsperson Nominations

July 18, 2019

AZC is looking for nominations for the role of an Ombudsperson to act as an impartial and independent resource in cases of potential maladministration.

2019 Branching Streams Conference

June 14, 2019
This year’s conference of SFZC Suzuki Roshi Lineage temples is hosted by the Milwaukee Zen Center, from September 16th – 19th.

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.

Recent Dharma Talk

The Five Hindrances
Rev. Colin Gipson
July 27th, 2019

Head Teacher Investiture Ceremony
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Annual Meeting 2018
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New Years Eve 2017
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Tassajara Sangha Week
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Seijiki Ceremony 2017
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Sangha Work Day
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Buddha's Birthday 2018
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Earth Day Event
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Community Spotlight: Why do you practice at AZC?

❝I support AZC because of the open-heartedness + compassion of the community!❞
Pat Yingst
Pat YingstTeacher
❝To meditate with you here, now.❞
Ann Handley
Ann HandleyMember Since 2010
❝I have found my spiritual home.❞
Catherine van Zanten
Catherine van ZantenMember Since 2010
❝Love + Sangha ... Joy, Peace Today!❞
Jeanne Dake
Jeanne DakeMember Since 2014
❝It's the people!❞
Charles Ball
Charles BallMember Since 2008
❝No matter where you go ... There you are!❞
Jeremy Shoemaker
Jeremy ShoemakerMember Since 2013
❝I am a member to be more compassionate, loving, & kind. And to awaken!❞
Melanie Gulick
Melanie GulickMember Since 2010
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