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.
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!
2022 Membership Appreciation Brunch
Support AZC's annual Membership Drive by becoming a member or increasing your pledge.
2022 Membership Pledge Drive
Tuesesday, September 6th @ 6:45pm
Join us in celebrating the life of long-time sangha member Betty Gross.
Memorial Ceremony for Betty Gross
Do you want to contribute to the financial well-being of Austin Zen Center? Sangha member Todd Cornett is stepping down from his role as Development Coordinator...
Volunteer Practice Opportunity at AZC
Saturday, August 20th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Zazen is not learning meditation: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, August 27th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Zenki Dillo, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
The Four Gates of Mindfulness: A Dharma Talk by Zenki Dillo
Friday, August 26th 6-8pm
Join us for a Workshop led by Zenki Dillo.
Workshop with Zenki Dillo: Bodyfulness and the Practice of Compassion
Sunday, July 31st @ 8am–12 pm
A morning of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), and basic instruction, with no formal lecture or service.
Sunday Zazenkai – In-Person/Online
Saturday, July 30th @ 10am - 1pm
Join us for zazen and a Sangha Work Day with a pizza lunch.
Sangha Work Day & Potluck Lunch
Saturday, July 23 @10:15 am
Join us in person or online for this talk by Pat Yingst.
No Merit: A Dharma Talk by Shion Pat Yingst
Saturday, July 16th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Koji Acquaviva, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Relaxing into the River of Joy: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Koji Acquaviva
Saturday, July 2nd @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Zen at (as) Work: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Join the Dharma Discussion Group for weekly book discussions every Monday at 7pm.
Dharma Discussion Group
Saturday, July 16th from 8am-6pm
Join us for a one day retreat on forging a connection with joy and ease in practice led by Rev. Koji Acquaviva.
One-Day Meditation Retreat: Relaxing into the River of Joy
Saturday, July 9th from 1:30pm - 4pm
Join us for a Workshop on how to liberate Zen from the meditation cushion through the practice of embodied entrusting, led by Rev. Koji Acquaviva.
Workshop with Rev. Koji Acquaviva: The Portable Hermitage
Saturday, July 9th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Koji Acquaviva, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Disillusioned and Devoted: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Koji Acquaviva
Saturday, June 18th @9:50 am
Please join us for a brief ceremony in which Rev. Myomon Choro Antonaccio will be formally invited to take up the position of Guiding Teacher at Inconceivable Joy Temple.
Guiding Teacher Installation Ceremony
Saturday, June 11th @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, June 18th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Shijun Heather Martin, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Eating the Lotus: A Dharma Talk by Shijun Heather Martin
Saturday, June 25th @ 9am - 2pm
Join us for zazen and a Sangha Work Day with a potluck lunch.
Sangha Work Day & Potluck Lunch
Sunday, June 5th @ 8am – 5pm
A day of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), and basic instruction, with no formal lecture or service.
One Day Zazenkai
Saturday, June 4th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
No Teachers of Zen: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, May 28 @ 10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Head Teacher Rev. Mako Voelkel before her Stepping Down Ceremony.
What is Zen Practice Pt.3: Zen Stories: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Dōshin Mako Voelkel
Saturday, May 21 @10:15 am
Join us in person or online for this talk by our newly entrusted sangha member.