During morning service, we will hold the annual memorial ceremony for AZC's Founder. All are welcome.
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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Double Zazenkai (AM & PM) Saturday May 16th
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
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, April 27th @10am - 1pm
Join us for zazen and a Sangha Work Morning, lunch provided by AZC.
Sangha Work Morning & Lunch
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, 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, 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
Saturday, January 13, 1:30-3:30
In this workshop, we will look at ways to increase the health, peace and ease of individuals we encounter who need our presence and support.
Compassion and Safety: A Workshop on Psychological First Aid w/ Rev. Steven Tierney
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
Sunday December 31st, 2023, 8:15 pm
All are welcome to join us for this 2023 Year-End Ceremony & Celebration!
Year-End Ceremony & Celebration
AZC has a limited supply of t-shirts available by donation.
AZC T-Shirts
Saturday, November 18th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher