Sunday, January 23rd from 10am-4pm (w/lunch break from 12-2pm)
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Workshop led by Kokyo Henkel and Shoho Kuebast.
Saturday, January 22nd @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Sangha Gathering as part of our Saturday morning program.
Sangha Gathering – Online
Saturday, January 15th @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Choro Antonaccio, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Living Out High Ancestor Dogen’s Practice Vow – A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Your membership commitment and contributions are more than incidental – they are critical for making sure we have physical and virtual spaces to come together and teachers available to guide our practice...
2021 Year-End Appeal
Jukai Ceremony held on Saturday, December 11th from 5-6pm
Congratulations to the 3 sangha members who received lay-ordination this past week.
Bodhisattva Initiation Ceremony (Zaike Tokudo)
Saturday, January 1st @ 1pm to 2pm
All are welcome to join us (outdoors) in chanting the Perfection of Wisdom Diamond Sutra!
New Year’s Day Celebration of Perfect Wisdom
Saturday, December 18 @10:00 am
Join us for Rev. Shoren Heather Iarusso's Dharma Talk, a part of our regular Saturday morning program (online).
A Dharma Talk on The Seuss of Zen by Shoren Heather Iarusso
December 31, 2021 @ 10:30 pm – January 1, 2022 @ 1:00 am
NOTE: due to Covid Stage 4 risk, this event has been changed to being Outdoor-only, beginning at 10:30pm. Bring in the New Year (Year of the Tiger) Zen-style at the Austin Zen Center!
New Year’s Eve Celebration 2021
Download Basic Instructions for a variety of Zendo Roles (Doanryo) at AZC.
Zendo Jobs (Doanryo) & Instructions
Saturday, December 11th @ 3pm
Austin Zen Center will hold an in-person Zaike Tokudo Ceremony (often called Jukai) following Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony...
Bodhisattva Initiation Ceremony (Zaike Tokudo) – In-Person
Saturday, December 11th @ 12pm
All are welcome to join us in celebrating Buddha’s Enlightenment! In connection with the approach of winter solstice and the end of Rohatsu sesshin...
Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony – In-Person/Online
Friday, December 10th @ 4:50pm
Join us for this year’s Shosan Ceremony, open to Rohatsu and Fall practice period participants.
Shosan Ceremony – In-Person
Saturday, November 20 @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Head Teacher Doshin Mako Voelkel, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Dana Paramita and Buddha Nature A Dharma Talk by Doshin Mako Voelkel
NOV 30th is AZC GIVING TUESDAY! Here’s a chance to practice “dana” by giving to AZC.
Participate in 2021 Giving Tuesday Campaign!
There is a great deal of effort and orchestration that goes into holding a meditation retreat at the Austin Zen…
How You Can Support Retreats at AZC
Friday Dec. 3rd (eve) - Friday Dec. 10th
Join us for this 7-day Rohatsu Sesshin, commemorating the Buddha's enlightenment.
2021 Rohatsu Sesshin – Buddha’s Enlightenment Retreat
Saturday, November 6th @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Shoho Kuebast, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
The power of merit in the Zen context: A Dharma Talk by Shoho Kuebast
Saturday, October 30 @10:00 am
Join us for visiting teacher Kokyo Henkel's Dharma Talk, a part of our regular Saturday morning program (online).
What is the Meaning of Buddha-Nature? a Dharma Talk by Kokyo Henkel
Saturday, October 23rd @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Choro Antonaccio, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
What’s the business under the patched brown robe? A Dharma Talk by Choro Antonaccio
Friday(eve), Nov. 12th - Sunday, Nov. 14th
Join us for a weekend retreat led by Kokyo Henkel. In-person participation in this retreat requires proof of vaccination.
Weekend Meditation Retreat
Tuesday, October 12th @ 7:30am
Join us in saying farewell to AZC Ino and resident Bruce Smith as he departs for his next adventure.
Departing Ceremony for AZC Resident & Former Ino Bruce Smith
People are asking: When will AZC reopen, and may I come sit once I get vaccinated? This is where you can register your proof of vaccination in preparation for re-opening.
Updated: AZC’s COVID Protocols & Reopening
Saturday, October 9th @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Shoho Kuebast, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
The Union of Emptiness and Compassion: A Dharma Talk by Shoho Kuebast
Saturday, October 9 @ 3pm
Join us for an ice cream farewell for our Ino, Bruce, who is embarking on a new adventure.
Saturday Afternoon Ice Cream Farewell for Ino Bruce!
Saturday, October 2 @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Shinshu Roberts, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
“Reading Dogen” A Dharma Talk by Shinshu Roberts, author of Being-Time: A Practitioner’s Guide to Dogen’s Shobogenzo Uji
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5 biweekly Mondays, : October 4 - November 29 @ 5pm-6pm
Join a Women's Circle with Shoho Kuebast, Mako Voelkel and others this fall (outdoors in AZC side yard)
Women’s Circle with Shoho Kuebast
Saturday, October 16th from 6am-5pm
Join us for the first in-person one-day retreat of the Fall Practice Period led by Kokyo Henkel. In-person participation in this retreat requires proof of vaccination.
One-Day Meditation Retreat – CLOSED
6 Thursdays: October 14 - November 18 @ 6:45 - 8:00pm
Join us for a 6-week class on Buddha nature within the Srimala Sutra
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