We welcome you to familiarize yourself with the Austin Zen Center and our core practice by attending the Beginner’s Class held on Saturdays from 8:00 – 9:00am. 

This class is held in the zendo (meditation hall) in the main building at 3014 Washington Square. Participants will be given meditation instruction (the core practice of Zen Buddhism), a general orientation to the Center (as much as possible), and an opportunity to ask questions about Zen practice in general as well as the Austin Zen Center.

All participants are invited to join the Saturday Morning Program immediately after the Beginner’s class, which includes zazen, chanting service, and Dharma talk followed by conversation.

AZC is committed to offering the Saturday Morning Program, weekly periods of zazen, and study/discussion groups free-of-charge.  We rely upon the generous support of guests, members, and supporters through general donations and membership pledges.