News Archive – Austin Zen Center

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:January 6, 2021
Post category:News Archive

January 9th @10:00 am

Join us for Tanto Choro Antonaccio's Dharma Talk, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.

Accept with Gratitude, a Dharma Talk by Tanto Choro

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:December 31, 2020
Post category:News Archive

We are excited to announce that the Austin Zen Center Board is starting a tradition of collectively articulating long term…

AZC Visioning – Looking Forward to 2020

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:December 19, 2020
Post category:News Archive

Please join us for a Christmas-Eve edition of our weekly Meditation and Recovery meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend this special event.

Xmas Eve Sit w/Meditation & Recovery

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:December 11, 2020
Post category:News Archive

It is with much sadness & great appreciation that we bid farewell to outgoing Board President Dave P, who will be moving to the East Coast later this month.

A Fond Farewell to our Board President, Dave Pietruszynski – with much gratitude.

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:December 11, 2020
Post category:News Archive

Read about upcoming developments for AZC practice leader & resident Tim Kroll and his path of practice.

An Update on AZC Practice Leader Tim Kroll, and an Appeal

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:December 11, 2020
Post category:News Archive

Saturday, December 19th @10am

Join us for a Dharma Talk by Tim Kroll in our Saturday Morning Program.

Turning with the Season – Practicing at the Winter Solstice – A Dharma Talk by Tim Kroll

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:December 11, 2020
Post category:News Archive

Thursday, December 31, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30pm (and beyond)

Bring in the New Year (Year of the Ox) Zen-style with the Austin Zen Center!

New Year’s Eve Celebration

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:December 11, 2020
Post category:News Archive

Saturday, December 12th @10am

Join us for a Dharma Talk by Pat Yingst in our Saturday Morning Program.

Enlightenment Not Guaranteed – A Dharma Talk by Pat Yingst

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:December 10, 2020
Post category:News Archive

Sunday, January 10th @ 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.

Sunday Zazenkai – Online

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:December 7, 2020
Post category:News Archive

Hear Dharma Talks by Senior Dharma Teacher Ryushin Haller here.

Rohatsu Talks by Ryushin Haller

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:November 29, 2020
Post category:News Archive

Welcome to the homepage of AZC's 2020 Rohatsu sesshin - modifed to include offerings by Black Mountain Zen Centre &…

2020 Rohatsu Sesshin – Online Portal

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:November 25, 2020
Post category:News Archive

Saturday Dec. 12th @ 1pm

Join us in our celebration of Shakyamuni Buddha's Enlightenment - either online or in-person (masked, distanced).

Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:November 18, 2020
Post category:News Archive

Watch Austin Area Buddhists in iACT's recent Day of Thanks: Love Has No Distance

Love Has No Distance! Watch iACT’s Interfaith Day of Thanks (with Austin Area Buddhists)

Post author:Julie Strahan
Post published:November 11, 2020
Post category:News Archive

November 14th @10:00 am

Join us for Tanto Choro Antonaccio's Dharma Talk, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.

Do No Harm: Dharma Talk by AZC Tanto Rev. Choro Antonaccio

Post author:Julie Strahan
Post published:November 6, 2020
Post category:News Archive

Saturday, November 28th @10am

Join us for a Dharma Talk by Kokyo Henkel in our Saturday Morning Program.

What is the Purpose of Taking Refuge? – A Dharma Talk by Kokyo Henkel

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:November 5, 2020
Post category:News Archive

Friday, November 13th @6:30pm - Sunday, November 15th @5pm

Join us for our Fall Weekend Meditation Retreat - Online or In-Person (outdoors, weather permitting)

Weekend Meditation Retreat

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:November 5, 2020
Post category:News Archive

Tuesday Dec. 1st - Saturday Dec. 5th

Join us for this 5-day Rohatsu Sesshin, commemorating the Buddha's enlightenment, and in association with Ryushin Paul Haller and Black Mountain Zen Centre in Belfast, Ireland.

Rohatsu Sesshin – Buddha’s Enlightenment Retreat

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:November 4, 2020
Post category:News Archive

Explore traditional Sōtō zen forms during morning services during the Fall Practice Period. Here is a short guide.

Practice Period Morning Forms & Service

Post author:Mako Voelkel
Post published:November 3, 2020
Post category:News Archive

A number of sitting and community events around the 2020 Election!

Election Sitting Opportunities & More

Post author:Julie Strahan
Post published:October 30, 2020
Post category:News Archive

Saturday, October 31st @10am

Join us for a Dharma Talk by Eijun Linda Cutts in our Saturday Morning Program.

Taking Refuge in the Triple Treasure: Meeting Our Life Together – A Dharma Talk by Eijun Linda Cutts

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:October 29, 2020
Post category:News Archive

Saturday, November 21st @10am

Join us for a Dharma Talk by Zoketsu Norman Fischer in our Saturday Morning Program.

Refuge in the Lotus Sutra – A Dharma Talk by Zoketsu Norman Fischer

Post author:Julie Strahan
Post published:October 29, 2020
Post category:News Archive

Saturday, November 7th @10am

Join us for a Dharma Talk by Josho Pat Phelan in our Saturday Morning Program.

Taking True Refuge – A Dharma Talk by Josho Pat Phelan

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:October 15, 2020
Post category:News Archive

Friday, October 30th @ 6pm

Practice and listen to the ancient Kan Ro Mon chant to prepare for our Sejiki ceremony.

Preparing for our yearly Sejiki Ceremony

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:October 7, 2020
Post category:News Archive

A message from AZC Board President Dave Pietruszynski & AZC Director Tim Kroll

Upcoming Changes in Staffing at AZC

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:October 7, 2020
Post category:News Archive

AZC endorses ITRC's Climate Change Mental Wellness & Resilience Policy, and you can too!

Endorse ITRC’s Climate Change Mental Wellness & Resilience Policy

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:October 7, 2020
Post category:News Archive

Yvonne Rand, a significant member of the first generation of Zen teachers in America (and a big part of our lineage and history) died this past August. Read her obituary here.