Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony
Saturday Dec. 12th @ 1pm
Join us in our celebration of Shakyamuni Buddha’s Enlightenment – either online or in-person (masked, distanced).
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: AZC will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday (11/26) & Friday (11/27), returning for our Saturday Morning Program on 11/28. ***
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Stay Safe Austin
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Please everyone: Stay Safe, Be Considerate & WEAR A MASK!
While our temple building continues to be closed to the public during the CoVID-19 pandemic, we are maintaining our robust schedule of offerings in our Online Zendo. All are welcome to join us.
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Upcoming Events
What is the Purpose of Taking Refuge? – A Dharma Talk by Kokyo Henkel
Saturday, November 28th @10am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Kokyo Henkel in our Saturday Morning Program.
Rohatsu Sesshin – Buddha’s Enlightenment Retreat
Tuesday Dec. 1st – Saturday Dec. 5th
Join us for this 5-day Rohatsu Sesshin, commemorating the Buddha’s enlightenment.
Bodhisattva Full Moon Ceremony
Wednesday, December 2nd @ 7:45-8:15 pm
Join us ONLINE for this most ancient of Buddhist ceremonies – taking refuge and chanting precepts.
AZC WAKING UP – Fall Modules
Join our Anti-Racism Study Modules this Fall
AZC’s Waking Up Group is launching new study modules starting November 8th. Everyone respectfully interested (BIPOC, White-identified &/or Unidentified) is welcome!
AZC Fall 2020 Practice Period (Online) | Taking Refuge
Fall Practice Period: Oct 21st -Dec 6th
Join us for a 6-week online Practice Period on what it means to take refuge.
Online Beginners’ Meditation Instruction
Saturdays from 8-9 am
Join us for our online Beginner’s Meditation Instruction
Weekly Chant for Well-Being
Wednesdays @6:15pm
Join us in chanting for the well-being of loved ones and those in need, following Wed evening zazen.
Join the AZC Online Zendo
Join us for our regularly scheduled offerings of zazen, now online! Click on the Zoom links within to enter.
Formal Precept Study Group
Tuesdays @ 7:00-8:15pm
This is an ongoing study group on the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts for committed practitioners. We are currently meeting over zoom.
AZC News
Love Has No Distance! Watch iACT’s Interfaith Day of Thanks (with Austin Area Buddhists)
November 18, 2020
Watch Austin Area Buddhists in iACT’s recent Day of Thanks: Love Has No Distance
Another opportunity to join our Bamboo Mitigation efforts!
November 16, 2020
Join us for more trenching opportunities in our overall Bamboo removal project.
Practice Period Morning Forms & Service
November 4, 2020
Explore traditional Sōtō zen forms during morning services during the Fall Practice Period. Here is a short guide.
Coffee & Chat – An Invitation
September 19, 2020
Over the next few months AZC leadership will be reaching out to our members for an informal discussion and support.
Living with Great Care for Fellow Beings
August 7, 2020
Some simple practices for taking great care during a time of COVID19.
Meditation Supplies For Sale
July 15, 2020
We now have new meditation cushions for sale for your at-home zendo needs! Meditation tents will be available soon.
Join the AZC Chat Room (on Discord)
May 13, 2020
Austin Zen Center now has a live chat server for Sangha members. Sign up here!
AZC Mutual Aid Project
April 16, 2020
Giver, Receiver, & Gift:
Join AZC’s Mutual Aid Project to connect deeply, be of benefit, and to support one another in our interdependence.
About AZC’s Emergency Relief Fund
April 2, 2020
We are looking into ways to make giving and receiving to one another simple and straightforward in the weeks and months to come.
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.
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
What Does it Mean to be a Buddhist?
Rev. Josho Pat Phelan
November 7th, 2020
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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