Thursday, April 28th @ 3pm-6pm
Meet other Branching Streams sangha members at our post-conference reception, held in-person at AZC.
Saturday, March 5 @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
The Ox-Herding Pictures: A Dharma Talk by Kyoshin Wendy Lewis
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
Saturday, February 19th @1:00 pm
This Saturday, February 19th (@1 pm), we will hold our second Community Gathering related to the AZC Board’s planning work.
Sangha Gathering – Online
Saturday, February 19 @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Head Teacher Doshin Mako Voelkel, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
No Coming, No Going: A Dharma Talk by Doshin Mako Voelkel
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
Saturday, February 12 @10:00 am
Join us for Myokei Caine-Barrett's Dharma Talk, a part of our regular Saturday morning program (online).
Living Buddhism: Showing Up as Bodhisattvas: A Dharma Talk by Myokei Caine-Barrett
Volunteers Needed for the Branching Streams Conference
Saturday, February 26 @10:00 am
Join us for Taigen Dan Leighton's Dharma Talk, a part of our regular Saturday morning program (online).
Song of the Grass Roof Hut: A Dharma Talk by Taigen Dan Leighton
Sunday, April 3rd @ 8am–12 pm
A morning of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), and basic instruction, with no formal lecture or service.
Sunday Zazenkai – In-Person/Online
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
Saturday, February 5th @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Shoho Kuebast, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Being the Eye in the Storm of Appearances: a Dharma Talk by Shoho Kuebast
Saturday, February 5th @ 1pm
Join us for a tea & cookies farewell for Kokyo & Shoho.
Afternoon Tea & Cookies Farewell for Kokyo & Shoho!
Saturday, January 29 @10:00 am
Join us for visiting teacher Kokyo Henkel's Dharma Talk, a part of our regular Saturday morning program (online).
A Dharma Talk on A Zen Response to the Climate Emergency by Kokyo Henkel
Read an update to the sangha from former AZC Practice Leader Tim Kroll.
A Letter to the Sangha from Tim Kroll
Read the latest UPDATE from our Board of Directors & Join Us for a series of upcoming Sangha Gatherings to contemplate our realignment efforts.
Update and an Invitation from the AZC Board of Directors
Sunday, January 23rd from 10am-4pm (w/lunch break from 12-2pm)
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Workshop led by Kokyo Henkel and Shoho Kuebast.
Workshop: Contemplating & Meditating on the Middle Way
Saturday, January 22nd @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Sangha Gathering as part of our Saturday morning program.
Sangha Gathering – Online
Saturday, January 15th @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Choro Antonaccio, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Living Out High Ancestor Dogen’s Practice Vow – A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, January 8 @10:00 am
Join us for Pat's Dharma Talk, a part of our regular Saturday morning program (online).
My Encounter with Monasticism – A Dharma Talk by Pat Yingst
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)
Saturday, January 1st @ 1pm to 2pm
All are welcome to join us (outdoors) in chanting the Perfection of Wisdom Diamond Sutra!
New Year’s Day Celebration of Perfect Wisdom
Saturday, December 18 @10:00 am
Join us for Rev. Shoren Heather Iarusso's Dharma Talk, a part of our regular Saturday morning program (online).
A Dharma Talk on The Seuss of Zen by Shoren Heather Iarusso
December 31, 2021 @ 10:30 pm – January 1, 2022 @ 1:00 am
NOTE: due to Covid Stage 4 risk, this event has been changed to being Outdoor-only, beginning at 10:30pm. Bring in the New Year (Year of the Tiger) Zen-style at the Austin Zen Center!
New Year’s Eve Celebration 2021
Download Basic Instructions for a variety of Zendo Roles (Doanryo) at AZC.
Zendo Jobs (Doanryo) & Instructions
Saturday, December 11th @ 3pm
Austin Zen Center will hold an in-person Zaike Tokudo Ceremony (often called Jukai) following Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony...
Bodhisattva Initiation Ceremony (Zaike Tokudo) – In-Person
See a few photos from Mako's recent Tassajara sesshin.
Sangha Friends at Tassajara – photos & letter from Pat
Saturday, December 11th @ 12pm
All are welcome to join us in celebrating Buddha’s Enlightenment! In connection with the approach of winter solstice and the end of Rohatsu sesshin...