Sunday, July 31st @ 8am–12 pm
A morning of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), and basic instruction, with no formal lecture or service.
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
Saturday, March 12th @ 1pm
In this ceremony Pat will be formally entrusted to teach in the Soto Zen lineage of Suzuki Roshi. May her deep commitment and understanding of the Dharma be of great ongoing benefit to us all.
Lay Entrustment Ceremony for Shion (Fundamental Sound), Pat Yingst
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...
2021 Year-End Appeal
Jukai Ceremony held on Saturday, December 11th from 5-6pm
Congratulations to the 3 sangha members who received lay-ordination this past week.
Bodhisattva Initiation Ceremony (Zaike Tokudo)
Download Basic Instructions for a variety of Zendo Roles (Doanryo) at AZC.
Zendo Jobs (Doanryo) & Instructions
See a few photos from Mako's recent Tassajara sesshin.
Sangha Friends at Tassajara – photos & letter from Pat
Friday, December 10th @ 4:50pm
Join us for this year’s Shosan Ceremony, open to Rohatsu and Fall practice period participants.
Shosan Ceremony – In-Person
There is a great deal of effort and orchestration that goes into holding a meditation retreat at the Austin Zen…
How You Can Support Retreats at AZC
Tuesday, October 12th @ 7:30am
Join us in saying farewell to AZC Ino and resident Bruce Smith as he departs for his next adventure.
Departing Ceremony for AZC Resident & Former Ino Bruce Smith
Have any news you'd like to share? Personal, work-related, milestones, accomplishments, family, activities... We want to hear from you!
Sangha News
Read AZC Ino Bruce Smith's parting words as he prepares for his next big adventure.
As the Ino Goes… departing words from AZC’s Head of the Meditation Hall
During our recent Genzo-e Sesshin we dreamed of a little, and then BIG river flowing in the zendo...
Wait… is that a river in the zendo? An update on our Temple Treasure
As we approach the annual summer interim we have paused all in-person practice at our temple.
Practicing in and with Uncertainty
July 31st @ 9:50am (Before Dharma Talk)
Support the long-delayed installation of Rev. Choro Antonaccio as AZC's Tanto, or Head of Practice in this short but beautiful ceremony.
Tanto Entering Ceremony
Check out the ongoing painting project of AZC's Zendo and Foyer. Want to help out? Volunteer with paint prep and/or support the project(s) w/a donation!
Ongoing Painting Project & Other Unforeseen Obstacles
Gratitude to outgoing board members, our new board officers, and a call for nominations!
AZC Board of Directors: Gratitude to Outgoing & Incoming Board Officers, and A Call for Nominations
AZC has a new board president: Shugen Zuiho Shuey! Read Shu's message to our members & supporters.
Mid-Year Message from AZC’s New Board President
Deep gratitude for Julie's fine service to our community over these last few years! Sadly, Julie will be moving to a new job within the next few weeks. AZC will start the search for a new Temple Office Administrator in the upcoming week.
A Message from Outgoing AZC Admin, Julie Strahan
Read about upcoming developments for departing AZC practice leader & resident Tim Kroll.
Update on AZC Practice Leader Tim Kroll
Thank you to those who have already filled out our re-opening survey for our members and supporters! If you haven't yet filled it out, you may do so here.
AZC Re-opening Survey, and a Retrospective
Tuesday, July 6th @ 6:45pm
Join us for the 49-Day Memorial Ceremony for our Dharma brother Mark Bykoski, online or in-person. To attend in-person you must be 'registered for reopening' with us or provide proof of vaccination.
49-Day Memorial Ceremony for Myoko Koshi, Mark Bykoski
Monday May 24th from 5-7pm
Join us in making origami cranes in memory of our dharma brother, Mark Bykoski. We'll meet in-person at the house at 704 31st st. across from the center.
Making Origami Cranes in Memory of Mark Bykoski
Thursday, May 12th @ 6:45–7:30 pm
Join us for our 6th Annual Memorial Service for AZC Founder Shunbo Zenkei, Blanche Hartman. Register for either in-person or online participation.