Saturday, February 4
Generally at zen temples two periods of zazen are offered in the morning. We would like to extend this practice to the Saturday sangha.
Saturday, January 28th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by our lay entrusted teacher, Pat Yingst
A Dharma Talk by ShiOn Pat Yingst
Saturday, February 11th 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, January 21st @ 10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Daigan Gaither, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
The Whole of the Holy Life: A Dharma Talk by Daigan Gaither
Saturday, January 14th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
Leaving home while staying put – what is the path of renunciation? A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
August 8 - 13, 2023
Join us for a Sangha Week at our home monastery (and hot-springs) in the Ventana Wilderness of California.
Sangha Week at Tassajara
Sunday, January 15th @ 8am–12 pm
A morning of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation) and no formal lecture or service.
Sunday Zazenkai
Saturday, January 7 @ 10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Mako Voelkel
A Dharma Talk by Rev. Dōshin Mako Voelkel
Saturday, January 7th @ 3pm
Austin Zen Center will hold a Zaike Tokudo Ceremony (often called Jukai)
Bodhisattva Initiation Ceremony (Zaike Tokudo)
December 31, 2022, 8:15 pm – January 1, 2023
Come join us this New Year’s Eve in our annual marking of the turning of the year
Welcoming the New Year at AZC
Saturday, December 10th
All are welcome to join us in celebrating Buddha’s Enlightenment.
Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony
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
Saturday, October 29th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by our lay entrusted teacher, Pat Yingst
The Hungry Ghosts: A Dharma Talk by ShiOn Pat Yingst
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
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!