The first one day sitting of the 2025 Practice Period will occur on October 18th. Click here to learn more and to register for this sitting.
To have the name of your loved ones read aloud during the ceremony, click here to complete the request form.
Sejiki Ceremony November 7th, 7pm
All are welcome to attend this dharma talk with AZC's Guiding Teacher. 10:15am
Upcoming Dharma Talk w/ Rev. Choro Antonaccio November 8th
"To study the self is to forget the self." In this 6 week class, we will study the Genjōkōan, one of the fundamental teachings of our practice.
The Study of Self, Ango Class, Thursdays 6:45p
Become familiar with the evolution of koan practice, and the major collections of koans that Soto Zen teachings are drawn from.
Setting your Intentions for the Ango
Become familiar with the evolution of koan practice, and the major collections of koans that Soto Zen teachings are drawn from.
Practicing with Koans, Ango Class, Tuesdays 6:45p
Austin Zen Center's 2025 Fall Practice Period begins October 11th and concludes December 13th. This year we will study Dōgen's Genjōkōan, one of his most important teachings.
Ango Fall Practice Period October 11 – December 13
A message from Shu about the Kitchen Remodel Timeline, September 9th, 2025.
Kitchen Remodel Timeline Change
All are welcome to attend this ceremony in which 4 members will receive the precepts. 2pm Saturday, October 25th.
Jukai Ceremony October 25th
Stay up-to-date on the Kitchen Remodel Project. Read the latest post and view pictures of the progress here.
Kitchen Renovation: A Short Pause
Please join us for this brief opening ceremony to mark the beginning of the Fall Practice Period Opening. Dharma talk with Rev. Choro to follow.
Practice Period Opening Ceremony October 11th
This dharma talk is open to all. Please join us.
November 1st Dharma Talk w/ Rev. Ryushin Thach
Please help us clear everything out of the kitchen and dining room to prepare for the remodel.
Kitchen Prep Sangha Work Day August 23rd
Have you moved recently? Changed your name? Please help us ensure that the contact information we have for you is accurate.
Update your Contact Information
Please join us for this monthly ceremony in which we renew our Bodhisattva vows. All are welcome.
Bodhisattva Full Moon Ceremony October 8th
Saturday May 10th at 10:15am Dharma Talk w/ Visiting Teacher Zenki Dillo Roshi. All are Welcome!
May Dharma Talk
Saturday May 3rd at 10:15am Dharma Talk w/ AZC Practice Leader Chris Azbill. All are Welcome!
May Dharma Talk
The kitchen is the heart of every Zen center. A place of practice, the kitchen allows care and attention to flourish and dana to be expressed through offerings such as nutritious, delicious orkyoki meals served at sesshins as well as convivial Saturday tea and cookies.
About the Kitchen Remodel Project
Saturday, September 20th, 2025. 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Half day or full day sitting.
Saturday One Day Sitting
Next Step is a 1½ hour class for those who have attended Beginners’ Instruction and would like to deepen their understanding of Zendo forms.
Next Steps Class October 30th
This group is led by Zen practitioners with experience in group facilitation and men’s group participation. Please join us.
Circle of Men
Queer Dharma is a group for anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+. Join us!
Queer Dharma
We welcome you to familiarize yourself with the Austin Zen Center and our core practice by attending the Beginner's Class held on Saturdays at 8am.
Beginner’s Instruction
All are welcome to attend this ceremony, which opens AZC's Fall Practice Period.
Fall Practice Period Opening Ceremony October 11th
In place of a dharma talk, we will hold a healing circle. All are welcome to take refuge in the circle of compassion.
Healing Circle August 30th
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.
Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 26th @ 11:15am
All are welcome to join us for our Annual Membership Meeting & PotLuck following the Earth Day Celebration.