Gratitude to outgoing board members, our new 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
People are asking: When will AZC reopen, and may I come sit once I get vaccinated?
A Letter to the Sangha re: AZC Covid Protocols
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.
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
Saturday, March 20 @ 10 am All are invited to a sangha-wide discussion on the topic of "Harmony". Let your voice be heard - join us for this harmonious discussion which will follow Way of Council guidelines.
A Sangha-wide Discussion on ‘Harmony’
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
Join the Berkely Zen Center in the auspicious occasion of Hozan Alan Senauke Ascending the Mountain Seat to become the 2nd Abbot of Old Plum Mountain Temple, Sunday Jan 31 @ 5pm CST
Hozan Alan Senauke Ascends the Mountain
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
Read this year-end letter from AZC Leadership, and see some of the highlights from the past year.
Feeling Gratitude in the New Year, and a 2020 Year-End Review
We are excited to announce that the Austin Zen Center Board is starting a tradition of collectively articulating long term…
AZC Visioning – Looking Forward to 2020
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.
Hear Dharma Talks by Senior Dharma Teacher Ryushin Haller here.
Rohatsu Talks by Ryushin Haller
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)
Saturday, November 28th @10am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Kokyo Henkel in our Saturday Morning Program.
What is the Purpose of Taking Refuge? – A Dharma Talk by Kokyo Henkel
Explore traditional Sōtō zen forms during morning services during the Fall Practice Period. Here is a short guide.
Practice Period Morning Forms & Service
Wednesday, October 27th @ 6:45pm
Practice and listen to the ancient Kan Ro Mon chant to prepare for our Sejiki ceremony.
Preparing for our yearly Sejiki Ceremony
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.