Showing the True Colors of Zen – Dharma Talk by Konjin Gaelyn Godwin Roshi
Sat, June 29th @ 10:15am
Join us for a Dharma Talk (10:15am) by visiting teacher Abbot Konjin Gaelyn Godwin Roshi of the Houston Zen Center.
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 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
Embodied Practice – Dharma Talk & Workshop w/Daigan Gaither
Sat, July 13th @ 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Join us for a Dharma Talk (10:15am) and Workshop (1-4pm) on Embodied Practice with Visiting Teacher Daigan Gaither.
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.
Bodhisattva Full Moon Ceremony
Tuesday, July 16 @ 6:45-7:15 pm
Join us for this most ancient of Buddhist ceremonies – taking refuge and chanting precepts.
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, Jul 7 @ 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
Spring Fair – Photos and Special Thanks
June 14, 2019
Deep Bows to All who participated in this year’s SPRING FAIR & Buddha’s Birthday Celebration!! Through our sangha’s joyful efforts
Passport Program of Interfaith Action of Central Austin (iACT) visits AZC
June 14, 2019
Passport Program of Interfaith Action of Central Texas visits AZC On June 1st AZC hosted 15+ participants of the Passport
2019 Branching Streams Conference
June 14, 2019
This year’s conference is hosted by the Milwaukee Zen Center
Zoketsu Norman Fischer coming to AZC
May 16, 2019
Sat, Aug 3rd @ 10:15am
Join us for a Dharma Talk, Book Signing, and Workshop with Zoketsu Norman Fischer.
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
Recent Dharma Talk
Buddha Mind
Pat Yingst
June 1st, 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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