Dharma Talk and Reception with Rev. Beth Goldring
Wed, August 7th @ 7:00 pm
Join us for a Dharma Talk and Reception with Rev. Beth Goldring.
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
The World Could be Otherwise – A Workshop with Zoketsu Norman Fischer
Sat, August 3rd @ 1:00 – 4:00pm
Join us for a Dharma Talk (10:15am) and Workshop with Zoketsu Norman Fischer.
Upcoming Events at a Glance
Check out some of AZC’s offerings over the next few months, including Visiting Teachers, Workshops, Ceremonies, and Retreats.
Formal Precept Study Group
Tuesdays @ 7:15-8:15pm
This is an ongoing study group on the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts for committed practitioners.
Next Step: Meditation & Beyond
Thursday, July 18 @ 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.
Sunday Zazenkai with Tim Kroll
Sunday, Aug 11 @ 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 GenX Dharma Teacher Conference
June 26, 2019
A wonderful gathering of Dharma Teachers from Generation X happened at Great Vow Monastery this month.
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.
Dharma Discussion Group
February 15, 2019
Thursday evenings – 7-8:15pm @
This group has reconvened following the Spring Practice Period and continues with Opening the Hand Of Thought, by Kosho Uchiyama
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
Embodied Practice
Rev. Daigan Gaither
July 13th, 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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