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Post published:December 31, 2020
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Download and Print: Bodhisattva Full Moon Ceremony - handout Bodhisattva Full Moon Ceremony (Ryaku Fusatsu) Note: All Chanting is call &…

Full Moon Ceremony – Chant

Post author:Mako Voelkel
Post published:November 21, 2020
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Regarder of the Cries of the WorldListen to the deeds of the Cry Regarder, who well responds to every quarter;His…

Chapter 25 – Lotus Sutra

Post author:Mako Voelkel
Post published:November 4, 2020
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Council Guidelines Be on time. Due to the confidential and intimate nature of council, the group may decide not to…

Council Guidelines

Post author:Mako Voelkel
Post published:October 22, 2020
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Below are several resources for this class. Multicultural Communication AgreementsThe Three Refuges - Body of Buddha's Mind - Reb Anderson…

On Taking Refuge

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:October 15, 2020
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Friday, October 30th @ 6pm

Join us online or in-person (limited spaces) for this yearly ceremony of honoring those who have died in the past year and letting go of our own harmful karma. As a fundraiser for AZC, please consider making a donation for this event.

Sejiki Ceremony

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:October 7, 2020
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Saturday, October 17th @ 10-11:15 am

Join us for a Community-wide Council Meeting to connect sangha members around what matters most in our practice during this strange and challenging time.

AZC Community Council Meeting

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:October 6, 2020
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Saturday, October 24th from 8am-5pm

Join us for a day-long retreat to kick off the AZC Fall Practice Period on Taking Refuge. This retreat is offered both in-person (masked, outdoors) as well as online.

One-Day Meditation Retreat – Finding our Place Amidst What Is

Post author:Julie Strahan
Post published:August 18, 2020
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Pay for AZC programs by clicking on the image above when the registration form that is specific to the program is not available.

Partial Payment – Scholarship Assistance

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:April 17, 2020
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Before beginning, please make sure when making shide that they will be used for good practices, and make sure to…

How to Make Shide

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:April 17, 2020
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Mountains and waters right now are the actualization of the ancient Buddha way. Each, abiding in its phenomenal expression, realizes…

Mountains & Waters Sutra (excerpt)

Post author:David
Post published:March 19, 2020
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Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:January 28, 2020
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Check out some of AZC's offerings over the next few months, including Visiting Teachers, Workshops, Ceremonies, and Retreats.

Upcoming Events at a Glance

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:January 28, 2020
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Join our next Arts & Culture Field Trip!

We are taking suggestions for our next local Austin outing.

AZC Arts & Culture Council – Call for Suggestions!

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:November 26, 2019
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March 12th @ 6:45–8:15 pm

AZC will continue to offer a monthly Evening Beginners’ Meditation Instruction Class, featuring extra time for individual attention.

Evening Beginner’s Instruction Class

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:November 20, 2019
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Saturday November 30th @ 10:15-1:00 pm

Join us for a special Thanksgiving Sangha Work-Day/Potluck/Board Game Morning & Afternoon!

Thanksgiving Sangha Work-Eat-Play-Day

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:September 23, 2019
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AZC Residential Housing Payment Form Name* First Last Email* Enter Amount of Housing Payment Payment InformationHow would you like to…

Residency at AZC

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:July 9, 2019
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Providing a peaceful haven for practice is a vital task that the leadership and sangha perform as our collective mission for all beings. Over the past two and a half years the board, the leadership, and members of our sangha set out...

Midyear Message from the Board of Directors

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:February 25, 2019
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September 7th @ 10:15-2:00 pm

Join us for a few hours of community care of our temple and a potluck lunch.

Sangha Work-Practice Day & Potluck

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:February 15, 2019
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Now on Monday evenings - 7-8:15pm @

This group is meeting online during the current CoVid pandemic. We are reading Crooked Cucumber - a biography of our Japanese Zen founder Shunryu Suzuki Roshi.

Dharma Discussion Group – Now Online!

Post author:Aaron
Post published:January 13, 2019
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Room used for services, lectures, and ceremonies. At the Austin Zen Center, our main hall serves this purpose.

Buddha Hall

Post author:Inconceivable Joy
Post published:January 10, 2019
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Thursday, March 19 @ 6:45–8:15 pm

This is a 1½ hour class for those who have attended the Beginner’s Instruction, and who are interested in taking the next step in their formal zen practice.