Please join us for this family-friendly event.
Sunday, April 12th 5th 8am–12 pm. For more information or to make an optional suggested donation, click below.
Half Day Sitting Zazenkai April 12th
Two periods of zazen followed by a service dedicated to peace, everywhere
Ceasefire Sitting April 4th
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**
Wednesday, November 1st @ 6:45-8:00pm
ALL ARE WELCOME at Sejiki, a traditional, annual Japanese Zen Buddhist ceremony honoring our ancestors.
Sejiki Ceremony November 7th
All are welcome to attend this ceremony in which 4 members will receive the precepts. 2pm Saturday, October 25th.
Jukai Ceremony October 25th
Read about upcoming developments for departing AZC practice leader & resident Tim Kroll.
Impersonation of Guiding Teacher Choro
Wednesday, November 1st @ 6:45-8:00pm
ALL ARE WELCOME at Sejiki, a traditional, annual Japanese Zen Buddhist ceremony honoring our ancestors.
Hossenshiki Ceremony
Thursdays Oct 17th -Nov 21st
For our practice period class this year, we will study the Six Paramitas, or “heroic practices of Bodhisattvas” as taught by Tenshin Reb Anderson.
Fall Ango Class: We Could be Heroes and Enter the Mind of Buddha
Fall Practice Period: Oct 12th -Dec 8th
You are warmly encouraged and invited to participate in the upcoming annual Ango (Practice Period).
AZC Fall 2024 Practice Period: We Could be Heroes
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
All are welcome to attend this ceremony, which opens AZC's Fall Practice Period.
Fall Practice Period Opening Ceremony October 11th
Saturday, October 19th @10:15am
Join us as we witness and support Christopher Azbill, Anzan Keido (Peaceful Mountain Jubilant Way) during this ceremony where he will take his seat as Shuso for the fall Ango.
Shuso Entering Ceremony
Saturday, August 31st @ 10am - 1pm
Join us for zazen and a Sangha Work Day with a potluck lunch.
Sangha Work Day
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 February 21st
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
The upcoming fall practice period will be the first at AZC to have a Shuso in many years.
Announcement: Chris Azbill to become Shuso
Saturday, June 1st, 1:30-3
In this workshop, Austin Zen Center will conduct its first Jizo Ceremony
Workshop Jizo Ceremony w/ Rev. Andrea Ryushin Thach
Saturday, July 13th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with AZC's Visiting Teacher
Saving All Beings: A Dharma Talk by Visiting Teacher Rev. Kyosho Valorie Beer
Saturday, April 27th @10am - 1pm
Join us for zazen and a Sangha Work Morning, lunch provided by AZC.
Sangha Work Morning & Lunch
Saturday, March 16th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by our lay entrusted teacher, Pat Yingst
The Experience of Sesshin: A Dharma Talk with ShiOn Pat Yingst
Saturday, March 23rd @10:15 am
Join us for A Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
A Dharma Talk w/Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, April 6th @10:15 am
Join us for A Dharma Talk with visiting teacher Rev Teah Strozer
A Dharma Talk w/Rev. Teah Strozer
August 6 - 11, 2024
Join us for a Sangha Week at our home monastery (and hot-springs) in the Ventana Wilderness of California. Application closed 4/9/24 at 5pm.
2024 Sangha Week at Tassajara
Saturday, March 9th @10:15 am
Join us for A Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
A Dharma Talk on “Faith” w/Rev. Choro Antonaccio
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, February 24th @ 10am - 1pm
Join us for zazen and a Sangha Work Day with a potluck lunch.
Sangha Work Day & Potluck Lunch
Saturday, February 3rd @10:15 am
Join us for A Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
A Dharma Talk w/Rev. Choro Antonaccio
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.