Saturday, December 10th
All are welcome to join us in celebrating Buddha’s Enlightenment.
AZC has t-shirts and a limited supply of meditation cushions for sale.
AZC Store
December 2nd - 9th
Coming together to support each other in cultivating this practice, we sit, walk, eat, work and listen in the intensive winter retreat known at Rohatsu.
Rohatsu Sesshin 2022
Giving Tuesday is a way to celebrate the act of giving and kicks off AZC's year-end fundraising efforts.
Participate in Giving Tuesday 2022
Saturday, November 12th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
A Dharma Talk on Dogen’s Genjokoan by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, November 19th @10:15 am
Take refuge in sangha and enter a circle of compassion: being completely present with the experience of others and of yourself.
Circle of the Community
Saturday, November 11th - 13th
Join us for a weekend retreat with Dharma Talks on the Genjokoan and oryoki style meals in the zendo.
Weekend Meditation Retreat: Dogen’s Genjokoan
Saturday, November 5th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher, part of our regular Saturday morning program.
“All my ancient twisted karma”: repentance in Zen practice: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Wednesday, November 2nd @ 6:45-8:00pm
ALL ARE WELCOME at this year’s Sejiki, a traditional Japanese Zen Buddhist ceremony honoring our ancestors, calling forth the spirits of the untamed wilderness, and offering nourishment and a wish for peace!
Sejiki Ceremony
Saturday, October 22nd @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Tim Shorre during our One Day Retreat.
The Guest and the Host: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Seirin Tim Shorre
Saturday, October 22nd from 6am-5pm
Explore sitting with others in a full day of practice, including oryoki breakfast and lunch in the zendo.
One Day Meditation Retreat
Saturday, October 15th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
The Eight Virtues of a Truly Great Being: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
4 Tuesdays: September 20 - October 10 @ 6:45 - 8:15pm
Join us for a 4-week Intro to Buddhist Teachings class.
An Intro to Buddhist Teachings: Class Evaluation
6 Thursdays: Oct 20 - Dec 1 @ 7 - 8:15pm
Join us for a six-session class taught by Guiding Teacher Rev. Choro Antonaccio.
Encountering Dogen’s Early Teachings taught by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Fall Practice Period: Oct 15th -Dec 10th
a rare and ideal opportunity for both beginners and experienced Zen practitioners to support each other in bringing zazen into daily life.
AZC Fall 2022 Practice Period: Peaceful Dwelling and Seeing Buddha
Saturday, September 24 @10:15 am
Join us in person or online for this talk by Pat Yingst.
The Mystery of Karma: A Dharma Talk by Pat Yingst
Saturday, October 1st @ 10am - 2pm
Join us for zazen and a Sangha Work Day with a potluck lunch.
Sangha Work Day & Potluck Lunch
Saturday, September 17th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Peaceful Abiding: the practice of Practice Period: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
4 Tuesdays: September 20 - October 10 @ 6:45 - 8:15pm
Join us for a 4-week Intro to Buddhist Teachings class.
An Intro to Buddhist Teachings taught by Pat Yingst
Saturday, September 3rd @ 8am–12 pm
Join us for a morning of silent, informal practice, in place of our regular Saturday morning program.
Saturday Zazenkai
Saturday, September 10th @10am-12pm
All are welcome to join us for our Annual Membership Appreciation Brunch!
2022 Membership Appreciation Brunch
Support AZC's annual Membership Drive by becoming a member or increasing your pledge.
2022 Membership Pledge Drive
Tuesesday, September 6th @ 6:45pm
Join us in celebrating the life of long-time sangha member Betty Gross.
Memorial Ceremony for Betty Gross
Do you want to contribute to the financial well-being of Austin Zen Center? Sangha member Todd Cornett is stepping down from his role as Development Coordinator...
Volunteer Practice Opportunity at AZC
Saturday, August 20th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Zazen is not learning meditation: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, August 27th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Zenki Dillo, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
The Four Gates of Mindfulness: A Dharma Talk by Zenki Dillo
Friday, August 26th 6-8pm
Join us for a Workshop led by Zenki Dillo.
Workshop with Zenki Dillo: Bodyfulness and the Practice of Compassion
Saturday, October 8th 2022 at 2pm We would be delighted to celebrate our BIG DAY with you! Both the ceremony…
Joel & Mako’s Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Sunday, July 31st @ 8am–12 pm
A morning of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), and basic instruction, with no formal lecture or service.
Sunday Zazenkai – In-Person/Online
Saturday, July 30th @ 10am - 1pm
Join us for zazen and a Sangha Work Day with a pizza lunch.