“In Reality, Mistakes are Called Learning” A Dharma Talk by Sarah Dōjin Emerson
“When You are You, Zen Becomes Zen” A Dharma Talk by Doshin Mako Voelkel
Sejiki Ceremony (& Reception) – In-Person and Online
AZC Fall 2021 Practice Period: Queen Śrīmālādevī on Buddha Nature
Read the latest Branching Streams Newsletters here.
Branching Streams Newsletters
Bodhisattva Full Moon Ceremony
Read AZC Ino Bruce Smith's parting words as he prepares for his next big adventure.
As the Ino Goes… departing words from AZC’s Head of the Meditation Hall
During our recent Genzo-e Sesshin we dreamed of a little, and then BIG river flowing in the zendo...
Wait… is that a river in the zendo? An update on our Temple Treasure
Kokyo Leading 3-Day Retreat with Houston Zen Center
Support Rev. Choro Antonaccio’s Dharma Transmission Ceremonies
“Caught in the Self-Centered Dream” A Dharma Talk by Pat Yingst
Sunday Bodhidharma Zazenkai – In-Person/Online
Saturday Morning Outdoor Work Day, Welcome and Farewell Lunch!
Within a Dream Expressing a Dream, a Dharma Talk by Kokyo Henkel
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
As we approach the annual summer interim we have paused all in-person practice at our temple.
Practicing in and with Uncertainty
The Board of Directors of the Austin Zen Center has reorganized our center’s approach to membership.
Austin Zen Center 2021 Annual Membership Campaign
People are asking: When will AZC reopen, and may I come sit once I get vaccinated?
COVID Protocols for AZC Office
Building the Seamless Monument, a Dharma Talk by Konjin Gaelyn Roshi
Tanto Entering Ceremony
Genzo-e Sesshin on Dogen’s “Within a Dream Expressing the Dream” with Kokyo Henkel
One-Day Meditation Retreat – Finding Our Place in the Now
Departing Ceremony for Tim Kroll (and Sangha Breakfast)
We are delighted to welcome 2 new support staff members to help take care of AZC's Administration, Practice Leadership & Membership!
Welcome to AZC’s New Support Staff
Check out the ongoing painting project of AZC's Zendo and Foyer. Want to help out? Volunteer with paint prep and/or support the project(s) w/a donation!
Ongoing Painting Project & Other Unforeseen Obstacles
Gratitude to outgoing board members, our new board officers, and a call for nominations!
AZC Board of Directors: Gratitude to Outgoing & Incoming Board Officers, and A Call for Nominations
AZC has a new board president: Shugen Zuiho Shuey! Read Shu's message to our members & supporters.
Mid-Year Message from AZC’s New Board President
Deep gratitude for Julie's fine service to our community over these last few years! Sadly, Julie will be moving to a new job within the next few weeks. AZC will start the search for a new Temple Office Administrator in the upcoming week.
A Message from Outgoing AZC Admin, Julie Strahan
Read about upcoming developments for departing AZC practice leader & resident Tim Kroll.