Weekend Retreat on Training in Compassion
Friday Nov. 8th (6pm) – Sunday Nov. 10th (3pm)
This retreat focuses on Lojong practices of Training the Mind & Developing Compassion
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
Rohatsu Sesshin – Buddha’s Enlightenment Retreat
Friday Dec. 6th (6pm) – Friday Dec. 13th (9pm)
Join us for this 7-day Rohatsu Sesshin, commemorating the Buddha’s enlightenment.
Upcoming Events at a Glance
Check out some of AZC’s offerings over the next few months, including Visiting Teachers, Workshops, Ceremonies, and Retreats.
Gokhale Method – 3 Offerings
Online Webinar: Friday Oct. 25th; Mini-Workshop: Monday Nov. 10th; Pop-Up Workshop: Tuesday, Nov. 12th
Join Esther Gokhale’s numerous offerings.
Bodhisattva Full Moon Ceremony
Wednesday, November 13th @ 6:45-7:15 pm
Join us for this most ancient of Buddhist ceremonies – taking refuge and chanting precepts.
Next Step: Meditation & Beyond
Thursday, November 21 @ 6:45–8:15 pm
This is a 1½ hour class for those who have attended the Beginner’s Instruction, and who are interested in taking the next step in their formal zen practice.
Evening Beginner’s Instruction Class
Thursday, November 14th @ 6:45–8:15 pm
AZC will continue to offer a monthly Evening Beginners’ Meditation Instruction Class, featuring extra time for individual attention. (Last eve class of 2020!)
AZC News
Practice Period Form Changes
October 3, 2019
October 9th – December 13th
Please note form changes for our Fall Practice Period.
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.
Preparing for our yearly Sejiki Ceremony
October 22, 2018
Wednesday, October 30th @ 7pm
Practice and listen to the ancient Kan Ro Mon chant to prepare for Sejiki.
Recent Dharma Talk
Transforming Bad Circumstances Into Good Ones
Rev. Mako Voelkel
November 2nd, 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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