Gratitude to outgoing board members, our new board officers, and a call for nominations!
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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.
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Mid-Year Message from AZC’s New Board President
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.
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A Message from Outgoing AZC Admin, Julie Strahan
A Message from Outgoing AZC Admin, Julie Strahan
Saturday, June 19th @ 9am - 2pm
Join us for in-person (and online) zazen and a Sangha Work day with pizza lunch! Covid restrictions apply.
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Saturday Morning Outdoor Zazen & Sangha Work Day
Saturday Morning Outdoor Zazen & Sangha Work Day
Saturday, July 17 @10:00 am
Join us for Visiting Teacher Charlie Pokorny's Dharma Talk a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
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Embodying Relationality, a Dharma Talk by Korin Charlie Pokorny
Embodying Relationality, a Dharma Talk by Korin Charlie Pokorny
People are asking: When will AZC reopen, and may I come sit once I get vaccinated?
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A Letter to the Sangha re: AZC Covid Protocols
A Letter to the Sangha re: AZC Covid Protocols
Thank you to those who have already filled out our re-opening survey for our members and supporters! If you haven't yet filled it out, you may do so here.
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AZC Re-opening Survey, and a Retrospective
AZC Re-opening Survey, and a Retrospective
6 Thursdays: June 24 - July 29 @ 7:00 - 8:15pm
Join us for a 6-week class on Zen Sitting, otherwise known as shikantaza, or Just Exactly Sitting. For all levels of experience!
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Zen Sitting: The Practice of True Reality – An Online Class with AZC Tanto Choro Antonaccio
Zen Sitting: The Practice of True Reality – An Online Class with AZC Tanto Choro Antonaccio
Tuesday, July 6th @ 6:45pm
Join us for the 49-Day Memorial Ceremony for our Dharma brother Mark Bykoski, online or in-person. To attend in-person you must be 'registered for reopening' with us or provide proof of vaccination.
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49-Day Memorial Ceremony for Myoko Koshi, Mark Bykoski
49-Day Memorial Ceremony for Myoko Koshi, Mark Bykoski
Monday May 24th from 5-7pm
Join us in making origami cranes in memory of our dharma brother, Mark Bykoski. We'll meet in-person at the house at 704 31st st. across from the center.
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Making Origami Cranes in Memory of Mark Bykoski
Making Origami Cranes in Memory of Mark Bykoski
Saturday May 22nd @10am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Pat Yingst in our Saturday Morning Program.
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Journey into Silence – A Dharma Talk by Pat Yingst
Journey into Silence – A Dharma Talk by Pat Yingst
Saturday, May 22nd @ 11am-2pm
Branching Streams, the organization of Suzuki Roshi lineage temples affiliated w/SFZC, will hold a virtual gathering. All sangha members are invited. Registration is required to receive the zoom link.
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Branching Streams Virtual Gathering
Branching Streams Virtual Gathering
Saturday, May 29th @10:00 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Visiting Teacher Shoryu Jim Bradley, a part of our Saturday Morning Program.
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Taking Refuge in Reality: Allowing Zazen to Manifest in All We Do, A Dharma Talk by Shoryu Jim Bradley
Taking Refuge in Reality: Allowing Zazen to Manifest in All We Do, A Dharma Talk by Shoryu Jim Bradley
Saturday, May 8th @ 9am - 2pm
Join us for in-person outdoor zazen and a Sangha Work day with pizza lunch! Covid restrictions apply.
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Saturday Morning Outdoor Zazen & Sangha Work Day
Saturday Morning Outdoor Zazen & Sangha Work Day
Tuesday, May 4th @6:00-7:30pm
Individuals of ALL backgrounds are welcome to participate in this memorial ceremony, held online, as well as in-person at AZC
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May We Gather: A National Buddhist Memorial Ceremony for Asian American Ancestors
May We Gather: A National Buddhist Memorial Ceremony for Asian American Ancestors
Saturday, April 17th @10:00 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Visiting Teacher Hozan Alan Senauke, a part of our Saturday Morning Program.
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The Buddha’s Teaching of Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, A Dharma Talk by Hozan Alan Senauke
The Buddha’s Teaching of Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, A Dharma Talk by Hozan Alan Senauke
Saturday, April 3rd @10:00 am
Join us for Tanto Choro Antonaccio's Dharma Talk, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
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The True Person of No Rank, a Dharma Talk by Tanto Choro
The True Person of No Rank, a Dharma Talk by Tanto Choro
Saturday, March 20 @ 10 am All are invited to a sangha-wide discussion on the topic of "Harmony". Let your voice be heard - join us for this harmonious discussion which will follow Way of Council guidelines.
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A Sangha-wide Discussion on ‘Harmony’
A Sangha-wide Discussion on ‘Harmony’
AZC’s Waking Up Group is launching a new study module starting March 14th. Everyone respectfully interested (BIPOC, White-identified &/or Unidentified) is welcome!
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AZC Waking Up – Winter/Spring 2021 Module 4
AZC Waking Up – Winter/Spring 2021 Module 4
March 6, 2021 @ 10am Join us for a Dharma Talk by Visiting Teacher Rev. Chimyo Atkinson in our Saturday Morning Program
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‘A Thin Soup’ – Dharma Talk by Chimyo Atkinson
‘A Thin Soup’ – Dharma Talk by Chimyo Atkinson
Saturday, March 27th @10:00 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Visiting Teacher Tenku Ruff Osho in our Saturday Morning Program.
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Accountability and Bespoke Buddhism – A Dharma Talk by Tenku Ruff Osho
Accountability and Bespoke Buddhism – A Dharma Talk by Tenku Ruff Osho
Saturday, March 13 @10am Join us for a Dharma Talk by Visiting Teacher Rev. Colin Gipson our Saturday Morning Program.
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Contentment in Practice – A Dharma Talk by Colin Gipson
Contentment in Practice – A Dharma Talk by Colin Gipson
Saturday, April 10th @10am-12pm
All are welcome to join us for our online Annual Membership Meeting! Register to get a zoom link for the meeting.
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2021 AZC Annual Membership Meeting
2021 AZC Annual Membership Meeting
Beginning February 14th, Head Teacher Mako Voelkel will be taking a much appreciated sabbatical - to rest, rejuvenate, & recharge before our (eventual) reopening.
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Announcement: Upcoming Head Teacher Sabbatical
Announcement: Upcoming Head Teacher Sabbatical
Saturday, February 6th @10am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Tim Kroll in our Saturday Morning Program.
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Finding Freedom within Formality: Practicing with Zen Forms – A Dharma Talk by Tim Kroll
Finding Freedom within Formality: Practicing with Zen Forms – A Dharma Talk by Tim Kroll
Saturday, February 27th @10am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Visiting Teacher Koun Franz in our Saturday Morning Program.
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What is Lay Practice? – A Dharma Talk by Koun Franz
What is Lay Practice? – A Dharma Talk by Koun Franz
Giver, Receiver, & Gift:
Join AZC's Mutual Aid Project to connect deeply, be of benefit, and to support one another - now on Discord!.
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AZC Mutual Aid Project
AZC Mutual Aid Project
Join the Berkely Zen Center in the auspicious occasion of Hozan Alan Senauke Ascending the Mountain Seat to become the 2nd Abbot of Old Plum Mountain Temple, Sunday Jan 31 @ 5pm CST
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Hozan Alan Senauke Ascends the Mountain
Hozan Alan Senauke Ascends the Mountain
Saturday January 30th @10am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Pat Yingst in our Saturday Morning Program.
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Putting On Our Shoes – A Dharma Talk by Pat Yingst
Putting On Our Shoes – A Dharma Talk by Pat Yingst
Saturday, February 13th @10am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Zenju Earthlyn Manuel in our Saturday Morning Program.
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The Deepest Peace in the Midst of Chaos – A Dharma Talk by Zenju Earthlyn Manuel