Submit your stories and photos in celebration of 25 years at Zenki-ji temple.
It's actually happening. The kitchen renovation is scheduled to begin next week!
Ok, for real this time
We plan to re-open Tuesday evening for 5:40p zazen pending changes in the weather.
**No Morning or Noon Zazen Tuesday 1/27**
Please join us for a dharma talk w/ AZC's Guiding Teacher.
Dharma Talk w/ Rev. Choro Sep 12th
Rev. Kokyo will offer two daily dharma talks (open to the public) during the Genzo-e sesshin January 15th - 18th.
Genzo-e Sesshin Dharma Talks
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. Click here for more information about the waitlist.
Genzo-e Sesshin Jan 15th – 18th
Please join us to welcome the new year! December 31st, 8:15p
New Years Eve Ceremony & Celebration
An update on permitting process with the City of Austin.
Remodel Starting Soon
All are welcome to celebrate this joyous occasion.
Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony December 13th
Registration will close Wednesday 12/3. Please register ASAP if you plan to attend.
Rohatsu Retreat December 6th – 12th
AZC will be closed for Summer Interim July 18th - 27th.
AZC Summer Interim – Closed 7/18 – 7/27
Please join us Friday evening. All are welcome!
Sejiki Ceremony November 7th
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
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 Saturday August 1st at 10:15am for this monthly ceremony. No experience necessary.
Bodhisattva Full Moon Ceremony Aug 29th
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
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 Sep 24th
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 February 21st
Everyone is warmly invited to participate in our annual Earth Day ceremony and make an intention to honor the earth.
Annual Earth Day Ceremony April 18th
All are welcome to attend the annual meeting to hear from AZC's board of directors and share a meal with the sangha.