Saturday, June 1st @10:15 am
Join us for A Dharma Talk with visiting teacher Rev. Ryushin Andrea 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 20th, 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, 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
Saturday, May11th @ 10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Daigan Gaither, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Practicing with Sexual Energy: Precepts, Presence and Power. A Dharma Talk by Daigan Gaither
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, May 11th, 1:30-3:00
In this workshop, co-led by Revs. Gathier and Antonaccio, we will explore our vow in the context of responsible, healing, and healthy sexual choices.
Practicing with Sexual Energy: A Workshop w/ Rev. Daigan Gaither & Rev. Choro Antonaccio
AZC is looking for a highly organized, collaborative and tech savvy professional with administrative experience to support the day to day operations of the temple. Read more.
AZC is Looking to Hire a Temple Administrator
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
Thursday Feb 8th @6:45pm
Join us for an LGBTQIA+ Meetup w/Rev. Jisan Tova Green
LGBTQIA+ Meetup w/Rev. Jisan Tova Green
Saturday, February 10th @10:15 am
Join us for Finding Spaciousness in Challenging Times: A Dharma Talk with Rev. Jisan Tova Green
Finding Spaciousness in Challenging Times: A Dharma Talk w/Rev. Jisan Tova Green
Saturday February 10, 6am-5pm
This is a one day retreat led by Rev. Jisan Tova Green in which we will learn and practice the forms of meditation together.
One Day Meditation Retreat Led by Rev. Jisan Tova Green
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 27th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by our lay entrusted teacher, Pat Yingst
The Mess We’re In: A Dharma Talk with ShiOn Pat Yingst
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
Saturday, January 13, 2024 @10:15 am
Join us for Compassion and Safety: A Dharma Talk by visiting teacher Rev. Koshin Steven Tierney.
Compassion and Safety: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Koshin Steven Tierney
Saturday, January 6th @10:15 am
Join us for Seeing One Thing Through to the End: A Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
Seeing One Thing Through to the End: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
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
Walking with Jizo: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
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
Saturday, November 11th @10:15 am
"Skin, Flesh, Bones, and Marrow: Bodhidharma's true body". Join us for a Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
“Skin, Flesh, Bones, and Marrow: Bodhidharma’s true body”. A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Wednesday November 8th - Saturday November 18th
We invite you to help another stay warm this fall/winter with your donation of clean, gently-used warm clothing.