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
Sangha Soji & Breakfast
Wednesday May 2nd 7:30-9:00am
Sitting together, working together, and sharing a meal together are all wonderful ways to cultivate ... Read More
Foundations of Zen Class Series
Tuesdays at 6:45-8:00pm, May 8-29
This Foundations of Zen/Introduction to Zen with Unzan Mako Voelkel is a 4-week class series held ... Read More
Spring Practice Period – Foundations of Zen
Wednesday, May 2 - Saturday June 2
Practice Periods (Jp. Ango, or “peaceful dwelling”) offer an excellent opportunity for beginners as well ... Read More
AZC Spring Fair & Buddha’s Birthday Celebration – Ongoing Planning
Ongoing planning until May 19th
The annual AZC Spring Fair & celebration of Buddha's birthday has traditionally been a neighborhood-wide ... Read More
Genzo-e Sesshin on Shobogenzo Komyo (Radiant Light) with Rev. Kokyo Henkel
May 4th - 6th, 2018 from 6am - 8pm
Please note that there will be a brief orientation and oryoki review on Thursday eve ... Read More
Evening Beginner’s Meditation Instruction
April 12th at 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM
This month, for one night only, AZC is offering an Evening Beginners' Meditation Instruction. It ... Read More
Bodhisattva Full Moon Ceremony
Wednesday April 25th, 6:45pm - 7:15pm
Every month on the Wednesday evening closest to the full moon, the Austin Zen Center ... Read More
Dharma Discussion Group
Thurday Evenings 7:00-8:15pm
This group evolved out of the Buddhist Book group and was meeting weekly to promote ... Read More
