Saturday, October 23rd @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Choro Antonaccio, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Tuesday, October 12th @ 7:30am
Join us in saying farewell to AZC Ino and resident Bruce Smith as he departs for his next adventure.
Departing Ceremony for AZC Resident & Former Ino Bruce Smith
Saturday, October 9th @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Shoho Kuebast, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
The Union of Emptiness and Compassion: A Dharma Talk by Shoho Kuebast
Saturday, October 9 @ 3pm
Join us for an ice cream farewell for our Ino, Bruce, who is embarking on a new adventure.
Saturday Afternoon Ice Cream Farewell for Ino Bruce!
Saturday, October 2 @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Shinshu Roberts, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
“Reading Dogen” A Dharma Talk by Shinshu Roberts, author of Being-Time: A Practitioner’s Guide to Dogen’s Shobogenzo Uji
Saturday, October 16th from 6am-5pm
Join us for the first in-person one-day retreat of the Fall Practice Period led by Kokyo Henkel. In-person participation in this retreat requires proof of vaccination.
One-Day Meditation Retreat – CLOSED
6 Thursdays: October 14 - November 18 @ 6:45 - 8:00pm
Join us for a 6-week class on Buddha nature within the Srimala Sutra
Continue ReadingBuddha Nature & the Lion’s Roar of Queen Śrīmālā – An Online Class with Kokyo Henkel
Buddha Nature & the Lion’s Roar of Queen Śrīmālā – An Online Class with Kokyo Henkel
Saturday, September 25 @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Sarah Dōjin Emerson, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
“In Reality, Mistakes are Called Learning” A Dharma Talk by Sarah Dōjin Emerson
Saturday, September 18 @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Head Teacher Doshin Mako Voelkel, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
“When You are You, Zen Becomes Zen” A Dharma Talk by Doshin Mako Voelkel
Friday, September 24rd - Sunday, September 26th
Kokyo Henkel will be leading a 3-day retreat on Contemplations to Kindle Devotion for Practice
Kokyo Leading 3-Day Retreat with Houston Zen Center
Sept 13-18 @9:30/10am
Rev. Choro Antonaccio, AZC’s Tanto (head of practice), will soon be entering a three-week period of ceremonies leading to Dharma Transmission...
Support Rev. Choro Antonaccio’s Dharma Transmission Ceremonies
Saturday, September 4 @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by practice leader Pat Yingst, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
“Caught in the Self-Centered Dream” A Dharma Talk by Pat Yingst
Sunday, October 3rd @ 8am–12 pm
A morning of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), and basic instruction, with no formal lecture or service - in our Online Zendo. This particular zazenkai is a celebration of Bodhidharma!
Sunday Bodhidharma Zazenkai – In-Person/Online
Saturday, September 11 @ 9am - 2pm
Join us for in-person (and online) zazen and a Sangha Work day with vegetarian lunch! Covid restrictions apply.
Saturday Morning Outdoor Work Day, Welcome and Farewell Lunch!
Help share dharma by donating books to incarcerated teens - by Sept 3
Buddhist Books for incarcerated teens
Saturday, August 28 @10:00 am
Join us for visiting teacher Kokyo Henkel's Dharma Talk, a part of our regular Saturday morning program (online) and the opening class of the 5-day Study Sesshin.
Within a Dream Expressing a Dream, a Dharma Talk by Kokyo Henkel
As we approach the annual summer interim we have paused all in-person practice at our temple.
Practicing in and with Uncertainty
Saturday, July 24 @10:00 am
Join us for visiting teacher Abbot Gaelyn Godwin's Dharma Talk, a part of our regular Saturday morning program (online).
Building the Seamless Monument, a Dharma Talk by Konjin Gaelyn Roshi
Saturday, July 24 @10:00 am
Join us for visiting teacher Abbot Gaelyn Godwin's Dharma Talk, a part of our regular Saturday morning program (online).
Building the Seamless Monument, a Dharma Talk by Konjin Gaelyn Roshi
July 31st @ 9:50am (Before Dharma Talk)
Support the long-delayed installation of Rev. Choro Antonaccio as AZC's Tanto, or Head of Practice in this short but beautiful ceremony.
Tanto Entering Ceremony
August 27 @ 6pm - September 1 @ 5pm
Genzo-e is a concentrated study retreat on a chapter of Dogen Zenji’s Shobogenzo. In this retreat Rev. Kokyo will teach on Shobogenzo Muchu Setsumu.
Genzo-e Sesshin on Dogen’s “Within a Dream Expressing the Dream” with Kokyo Henkel
Saturday, July 31st from 6am-5pm
Join us for our first in-person day-long retreat since March 2019. Participation in this retreat requires proof of vaccination.
One-Day Meditation Retreat – Finding Our Place in the Now
Friday, July 30th @ 7:30am
Join us in saying farewell to AZC practice leader and resident Tatsushi Tim Kroll as he departs for the monastery.
Departing Ceremony for Tim Kroll (and Sangha Breakfast)
We are delighted to welcome 2 new support staff members to help take care of AZC's Administration, Practice Leadership & Membership!
Welcome to AZC’s New Support Staff
Check out the ongoing painting project of AZC's Zendo and Foyer. Want to help out? Volunteer with paint prep and/or support the project(s) w/a donation!
Ongoing Painting Project & Other Unforeseen Obstacles
Gratitude to outgoing board members, our new board officers, and a call for nominations!
AZC Board of Directors: Gratitude to Outgoing & Incoming Board Officers, and A Call for Nominations
AZC has a new board president: Shugen Zuiho Shuey! Read Shu's message to our members & supporters.
Mid-Year Message from AZC’s New Board President
Deep gratitude for Julie's fine service to our community over these last few years! Sadly, Julie will be moving to a new job within the next few weeks. AZC will start the search for a new Temple Office Administrator in the upcoming week.
A Message from Outgoing AZC Admin, Julie Strahan
Read about upcoming developments for departing AZC practice leader & resident Tim Kroll.
Update on AZC Practice Leader Tim Kroll
Saturday, June 19th @ 9am - 2pm
Join us for in-person (and online) zazen and a Sangha Work day with pizza lunch! Covid restrictions apply.