Saturday, August 24th, 6am-5pm
This is a one day retreat in which we will practice the forms of meditation together.
Saturday, August 31st @ 10am - 1pm
Join us for zazen and a Sangha Work Day with a potluck lunch.
Sangha Work Day
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Saturday, June 15th @10:15 am
Join us for A Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
Enlightened Women Go on Vacation: A Dharma Talk w/Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, June 22nd @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Shijun Heather Martin, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Karma: Can You Dig It?; A Dharma Talk w/Shijun Heather Martin
Thursday June 27th @ 6:45–8:15 pm
Next Step is a 1½ hour class for those who have attended Beginners’ Instruction and have been introduced to our formal chanting and bowing and would like to deepen their understanding of Zendo forms.
Next Step Class
Saturday, June 29th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by our lay entrusted teacher, Pat Yingst
Some Thoughts on Equanimity: A Dharma Talk w/ShiOn Pat Yingst
Saturday June 29th, 6am-5pm
This is a one day retreat in which we will learn and practice the forms of meditation together.
One Day Meditation Retreat
Saturday, July 6th @10:15 am
Join us for A Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
Throw Yourself into the House of Buddha: A Dharma Talk w/Rev. Choro Antonaccio
The upcoming fall practice period will be the first at AZC to have a Shuso in many years.
Announcement: Chris Azbill to become Shuso
Saturday, June 8th @ 10am - 1pm
Join us for zazen and a Sangha Work Day with a potluck lunch.
Sangha Work Day & Potluck Lunch
Saturday, May 18th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by our lay entrusted teacher, Pat Yingst
Stealing and Killing: A Dharma Talk w/ShiOn Pat Yingst
Saturday, May 25th @10:15 am
Join us for A Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
The intimacy of not knowing: pilgrimage to Japan. A Dharma Talk w/Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, June 1st, 1:30-3
In this workshop, Austin Zen Center will conduct its first Jizo Ceremony
Workshop Jizo Ceremony w/ Rev. Andrea Ryushin Thach
Saturday, June 1st @10:15 am
Join us for A Dharma Talk with visiting teacher Rev. Ryushin Andrea Thach
The Heart of Jizo Bodhisattva’s Way: A Dharma Talk w/Rev. Ryushin Andrea Thach
Saturday, July 13th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with AZC's Visiting Teacher
Saving All Beings: A Dharma Talk by Visiting Teacher Rev. Kyosho Valorie Beer
Saturday, April 20th, 9:15am
Take refuge in sangha and enter a circle of compassion: being completely present with the experience of others and of yourself.
Universal Ceasefire Sitting
Saturday, April 27th @10am - 1pm
Join us for zazen and a Sangha Work Morning, lunch provided by AZC.
Sangha Work Morning & Lunch
Saturday, March 16th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by our lay entrusted teacher, Pat Yingst
The Experience of Sesshin: A Dharma Talk with ShiOn Pat Yingst
Saturday, March 23rd @10:15 am
Join us for A Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
A Dharma Talk w/Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, March 30, 1:00-2:30
New date! Join us for an introductory overview to the fellowship and a Zen inspired perspective on Contemplative Medicine. Registration now open.
Contemplative Caregiving Workshop with Dr. Mary Shepherd
Saturday, April 26th @11am-1pm
All are welcome to join us for our Annual Membership Meeting & Brunch following the Earth Day Celebration.
2025 AZC Annual Membership Meeting & Brunch
Saturday, March 23 @ 2pm
Austin Zen Center will hold a Zaike Tokudo Ceremony (often called Jukai)
Zaike Tokudo (Jukai): Staying home, crossing over
Saturday, April 6th @10:15 am
Join us for A Dharma Talk with visiting teacher Rev Teah Strozer
A Dharma Talk w/Rev. Teah Strozer
Saturday, May 4th @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
Thursday May 9th @ 6:45–8:15 pm
Next Step is a 1½ hour class for those who have attended Beginners’ Instruction and have been introduced to our formal chanting and bowing and would like to deepen their understanding of Zendo forms.
Next Step Class
Saturday, May11th @ 10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Daigan Gaither, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Practicing with Sexual Energy: Precepts, Presence and Power. A Dharma Talk by Daigan Gaither
August 6 - 11, 2024
Join us for a Sangha Week at our home monastery (and hot-springs) in the Ventana Wilderness of California. Application closed 4/9/24 at 5pm.
2024 Sangha Week at Tassajara
Saturday, April 26 @ 10:15 am
Everyone is warmly invited to participate in our annual Earth Day celebration, scheduled this year during our Saturday public program.
04-26: 2025 Earth Day Celebration at AZC
Saturday, May 11th, 1:30-3:00
In this workshop, co-led by Revs. Gathier and Antonaccio, we will explore our vow in the context of responsible, healing, and healthy sexual choices.