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: 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. ***

 

Upcoming Events

Bodhisattva Full Moon Ceremony

Wednesday, June 3rd @ 6:45-7:15 pm

Join us ONLINE for this most ancient of Buddhist ceremonies – taking refuge and chanting precepts.

AZC News

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.

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.

Recent Dharma Talk

Remembering Zenkei Blanche Hartman

Rev. Daigan Gaither
May 16th, 2020

Head Teacher Investiture Ceremony
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Annual Meeting
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New Years Eve
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Tassajara Sangha Week
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Seijiki Ceremony
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Sangha Work Day
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Buddha's Birthday
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Earth Day Event
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Community Spotlight: Why do you practice at AZC?

❝I support AZC because of the open-heartedness + compassion of the community!❞
Pat Yingst
Pat YingstTeacher
❝To meditate with you here, now.❞
Ann Handley
Ann HandleyMember Since 2010
❝I have found my spiritual home.❞
Catherine van Zanten
Catherine van ZantenMember Since 2010
❝Love + Sangha ... Joy, Peace Today!❞
Jeanne Dake
Jeanne DakeMember Since 2014
❝It's the people!❞
Charles Ball
Charles BallMember Since 2008
❝No matter where you go ... There you are!❞
Jeremy Shoemaker
Jeremy ShoemakerMember Since 2013
❝I am a member to be more compassionate, loving, & kind. And to awaken!❞
Melanie Gulick
Melanie GulickMember Since 2010
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There are many ways to participate in the AZC community, from ceremonial roles to helping in the communal garden.

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