Jukai Ceremony held on Saturday, December 11th from 5-6pm
Congratulations to the 3 sangha members who received lay-ordination this past week.
See a few photos from Mako's recent Tassajara sesshin.
Sangha Friends at Tassajara – photos & letter from Pat
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
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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
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.
Annual Memorial Ceremony for AZC Founder Zenkei Hartman Roshi
Tuesday, May 4th @6:00-7:30pm
Individuals of ALL backgrounds are welcome to participate in this memorial ceremony, held online, as well as in-person at AZC
May We Gather: A National Buddhist Memorial Ceremony for Asian American Ancestors
AZC’s Waking Up Group is launching a new study module starting March 14th. Everyone respectfully interested (BIPOC, White-identified &/or Unidentified) is welcome!
AZC Waking Up – Winter/Spring 2021 Module 4
Wednesday, February 3rd @6:45pm CST
All are welcome to join us for this 49-day memorial service for honorable Willis Bullard Jr. - in support of his family and for all beings.
Memorial Service for the Honorable Willis “Bill” Clare Bullard Jr.
Thursday, January 28th @6:45pm
All are welcome to respectfully and compassionately join us in our traditional Soto Zen memorial service - in support of Dave Pavkovic, his family, and for all beings.
Memorial Services for our Departed Friends & Family: Julia Pavkovic
In Memoriam: Hakuryū Sōjun Mel Weitsman (1920-2021), Berkeley Zen Center Abbot
In Memorium: Hakuryu Sojun, Mel Weitsman
The AZC Practice Leadership joins with both SFZC's & SZBA's Statements on the 1/6/21 Attack on US Congress.
Statements on the January 6th attack on the US Congress
Watch AZC sangha member & artist Jess Engle on Zen & Art and her creative process in making AZC's 2020 Year-End card.
Sangha Member Jess Engle on creating our Year-End Card
Interested in cultivating a wildflower garden?
Come see the results of our ongoing bamboo mitigation project - and help plant a wildflower garden!
See the results of our Bamboo Mitigation efforts – and help cultivate wildflowers!
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.
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)
Explore traditional Sōtō zen forms during morning services during the Fall Practice Period. Here is a short guide.
Practice Period Morning Forms & Service
AZC endorses ITRC's Climate Change Mental Wellness & Resilience Policy, and you can too!
Endorse ITRC’s Climate Change Mental Wellness & Resilience Policy
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.
In Memorium: Yvonne Rand
Join our Anti-Racism Study Modules this Winter
AZC's Waking Up Group is launching new study modules starting January 17th. Everyone respectfully interested (BIPOC, White-identified &/or Unidentified) is welcome!