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. 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 All Beings Realize Their True Nature.

*** PLEASE NOTE: While the AZC temple building is currently closed to the public during the CoVid Pandemic, we are maintaining our robust schedule of zazen, Zen Writing and Dharma Discussion Groups, as well as our Saturday Morning Program with Dharma Talk in our Online Zendo. All are welcome to join us. ***

*  To our at-risk members: If you would like any assistance with running errands or finding resources, please send an email to our administrator, Julie Strahan. If you would like to join our volunteer team, send us an email HERE.

Read AZC Head Teacher Mako Voelkel’s recent (3/19) Message HERE

 

Upcoming Events

Sunday Zazenkai – Online

Sunday, Apr 5th @ 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

Flowers of Compassion

March 20, 2020

AZC member Rich Graf has kept up his practice of arranging flowers for AZC altars: Read about it here.

AZC Online Zendo Forms & Etiquette

March 19, 2020

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 Visioning – 2020 and beyond

February 5, 2020
A Proposal & Survey from the AZC Board

Members are invited to participate in collectively articulating AZC’s long term goals and vision.

Upcoming Events at a Glance

January 28, 2020

Check out some of AZC’s offerings over the next few months, including Visiting Teachers, Workshops, Ceremonies, and Retreats.

Recent Dharma Talk

The Lion's Roar

Pat Yingst
February 29th, 2020

Head Teacher Investiture Ceremony
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Annual Meeting
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New Years Eve
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Tassajara Sangha Week
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Seijiki Ceremony
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Sangha Work Day
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Buddha's Birthday
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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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