The Austin Zen Center partners with the Trinity United Methodist Church to collect non-perishable food to be distributed to those in need.
Saturday, October 7th @10am-12pm
All are welcome to join us for a discussion about the recent 2023 Branching Streams Gathering in Santa Cruz, CA.
Community Meeting
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @10:15 am
Join us for visiting teacher Konjin Gaelyn Godwin Roshi's Dharma Talk, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
A Dharma Talk by Konjin Gaelyn Godwin Roshi
Saturday, September 30th @10am-12pm
All are welcome to join us for our Annual Open House and catered brunch!
2023 Austin Zen Center Open House
Sunday, September 17th @ 8am–12 pm
A morning of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation) and no formal lecture or service.
Sunday Zazenkai
Saturday, September 16th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk on The Five Hindrances by our lay entrusted teacher, Pat Yingst
The Five Hindrances: A Dharma Talk by ShiOn Pat Yingst
Fall Practice Period: Oct 21th -Dec 9th
a rare and ideal opportunity for both beginners and experienced Zen practitioners to support each other in bringing zazen into daily life.
AZC Fall 2023 Ango: Things-as-It-Is
Join the Dharma Discussion Group for weekly book discussions every Monday at 7pm.
Dharma Discussion Group
Saturday, September 9th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
Light and dark, like the front and back foot walking: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, Austin Zen Center
Saturday, September 2nd @ 10am - 1pm
Join us for zazen and a Sangha Work Day with a potluck lunch.
Sangha Work Day & Potluck Lunch
Wednesday, August 23 to Sunday, August 27th
Visiting teacher, Rev. Kokyo Henkel is leading a 5 Day Denko-é (Study Sesshin).
5 Day Study Sesshin with Rev. Kokyo Henkel
Saturday, July 22nd @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk, part of our Saturday morning program.
Something about Love: a Dharma Talk by Rev. Renshin Bunce
Saturday, July 8th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
Right Speech, Kind Speech, and the power to turn the destiny of the nation: a Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, Austin Zen Center
The Director facilitates communication with the practice community and wider community, organizes programs and finances, and ensures smooth operations of the center.
AZC is looking to hire a Director
Saturday, July 15th from 1:30pm - 4pm
Join us for a Workshop led by Daigan Gaither.
Workshop with Rev. Daigan Gaither: Soto Zen Practice: What and Why Do We Do What We Do?
Saturday, July 15th @ 10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Daigan Gaither, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Soto Zen Practice: What and Why Do We Do What We Do?: A Dharma Talk by Daigan Gaither
Saturday, June 24th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by our lay entrusted teacher, Pat Yingst
The Path of Aliveness: A Dharma Talk by ShiOn Pat Yingst
Saturday, June 17th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
The Way Directly Before You: Dharma Talk by Rev. Gyōzan Royce Johnson, Houston Zen Center
Saturday, June 10th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
The Practice of Disappointment: a Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, Austin Zen Center
Four Thursdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29 - 6.45 pm
A summer intensive study of the precepts as taught by Dainin Katagiri Roshi.
Summer study of the Bodhisattva precepts in daily life
Join us for Dharma Talks by Rev. Koji Aquaviva, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Dharma Talks by Rev. Koji Acquaviva, Clouds in Water Zen Center
Friday, May 19th - Saturday, May 20th
In this sesshin we will embrace ceremonial manners of the Sōtō Zen tradition such as devotional chanting, ōryōki, and strict silence. We will also take special care of our bodies...
Retreat with Rev. Koji Acquaviva: Longing for the Ancient way: A traditional (yet body friendly) one day sesshin
Saturday, May 13th 1-4pm
This workshop will introduce a variety of ways to sit zazen, each one an appropriate response to a situation you may find yourself in energetically and emotionally.
Workshop with Rev. Koji Acquaviva: The Care You Need: Finding the zazen that’s appropriate for you
Saturday, May 6th @10:15 am
Join us in offering incense and bathing the baby Buddha with sweet tea in his flower pagoda. We will share cake after the ceremony, too.
Buddha’s Birthday Ceremony
Wednesday, August 2nd 6:45-7:15pm
Join us for this most ancient of Buddhist ceremonies.
Bodhisattva Full Moon Ceremony
Saturday, July 1st @ 10am - 1pm
Join us for zazen and a Sangha Work Day with a potluck lunch.
Sangha Work Morning & Potluck Lunch
Saturday, April 22 @ 10:15 am
Everyone is warmly invited to participate in our annual Earth Day celebration, scheduled this year during our Saturday public program.
Earth Day Celebration at AZC
Saturday, April 8th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Colin Gipson, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Renunciation for Everyday Life: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Colin Gipson, San Antonio Zen Center
Saturday, April 1st @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
An appropriate response: a Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, Austin Zen Center
Saturday, June 3 & 24 @ 1:30 - 3:30pm
We are offering the opportunity to sew the traditional cloths for lay person Oryoki to all who are interested.