Save the date. We will celebrate 25 years at our beautiful temple, Zenkei-ji on October 10th.
During morning service, we will hold the annual memorial ceremony for AZC's Founder. All are welcome.
Memorial Service for Zenkei Blanche Hartman May 13th
AZC's Board of Directors hosted the Annual Membership Meeting and Potluck on Saturday April 25th. Many thanks to all of…
Annual Membership Meeting and Potluck April 25th
Please join us for this family-friendly event.
Buddha’s Birthday Celebration May 9th
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Half Day Sitting Zazenkai Sept. 26th
Two periods of Zazen followed by a service dedicated to peace, everywhere.
Ceasefire Sitting Sept. 26th
On Saturday, February 28th, Austin Zen Center was treated to a special performance of the John Cage composition, "Ryoanji". Dr.…
“Ryonaji” Performance February 28, 2026
We plan to re-open Tuesday evening for 5:40p zazen pending changes in the weather.
**No Morning or Noon Zazen Tuesday 1/27**
All are welcome to attend this ceremony to witness preceptees taking the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts of Soto Zen.
Jukai Ceremony Nov 14th 2pm
Read about upcoming developments for departing AZC practice leader & resident Tim Kroll.
Impersonation of Guiding Teacher Choro
Sunday, September 21st @ 10:15
In this dedication we will have an Eye Opening ceremony for the Jizo figure at the center of the space, chant and hang papers with names and wishes for those who have passed. A reception follows.
Memorial Garden Dedication
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 Nov 7th
AZC Board Meetings are open to members. Guidelines for joining and participation:Only current members may join the meetingContact the Board…
AZC Board Meetings and Minutes
Saturday, February 17th, 9:15am
Take refuge in sangha and enter a circle of compassion: being completely present with the experience of others and of yourself.
Universal Ceasefire Sitting
Saturday, January 20th @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
AZC will be closed Dec 23rd-Jan 1st for Winter Interim
There is no service Sat Dec 23rd. We will be open December 31st for our 2023 Year-End Celebration. All are welcome.
2023 Winter Interim
AZC has a limited supply of t-shirts available by donation.
AZC T-Shirts
Wednesday November 15 @ 6:45pm
We will have a memorial service for Myoho Yushin, Meghan Radford, and invite AZC sangha to join in honoring her life.
Memorial Service for Meghan Radford
AZC welcomes our first Visiting Teacher this Spring
Welcoming Visiting Teacher, Rev. Kyosho Valorie Beer
Sunday, June 11th @ 8am–12 pm
A morning of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation) and no formal lecture or service.
Sunday Zazenkai
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
Tuesesday, September 6th @ 6:45pm
Join us in celebrating the life of long-time sangha member Betty Gross.
Memorial Ceremony for Betty Gross
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
AZC's Head Teacher, Dōshin Mako Voelkel, will be stepping down from her role at the end of May. Read her message to the sangha here.
A Message to the Sangha from AZC’s Head Teacher
Wednesday, May 18th @ 6:45pm
Join us for the 1-Year Memorial Ceremony for our Dharma brother Mark Bykoski, online or in-person.
1-Year Memorial Ceremony for Myoko Koshi, Mark Bykoski
Tuesday, February 22nd @ 7:30am
Join us in saying farewell to AZC resident Meikan Prado.
Departing Ceremony for AZC Resident Meikan Etsudō Prado
Thursday, February 10th @6:45pm
AZC will hold a Sōtō Zen funeral service for recently departed Kako Ito, former president of JASGA (Japan America Society of Greater Austin).
Funeral Service for Kazuko Ito
Postponed
The memorial service for recently departed AZC sangha member Betty Gross will be postponed to a later date in 2022. Stay tuned for further details.
POSTPONED: Memorial Service for Betty Gross
Read an update to the sangha from former AZC Practice Leader Tim Kroll.
A Letter to the Sangha from Tim Kroll
Your membership commitment and contributions are more than incidental – they are critical for making sure we have physical and virtual spaces to come together and teachers available to guide our practice...