Skip to content
  • Newsletter
  • Member Login
  • AZC Forum
Austin Zen Center
  • Calendar
  • Programs
    • Dharma Discussion Group
    • Dharma Punks
    • Environmental Activism at AZC
    • Garden Work Practice
    • Meditation and Recovery
    • Sangha Work Days
    • Zen Writing Group
  • Practice
    • New to Zen
    • Soto Zen
    • Meditation Instruction
    • Doanryo Training
    • Practice Discussion
    • Work Practice
  • Resources
    • Dharma Talks
    • Chants for Services
    • Glossary of Zen Terms
    • Zendo Forms
    • Recommended Readings
    • Special Services and Ceremonies
  • Giving
    • Contribute to Kitchen Remodel Project
    • Membership
    • Donate to AZC
  • FAQs
    • Location and Buildings
      • Location
      • Parking
      • Handicap Accessibility
    • Community
      • Getting Involved
      • Meditation Opportunities
      • Converting
    • Programs
      • Meditation Opportunities
      • Saturday Services
      • Introductory Classes
      • Family Programs
    • Etiquette
      • First Time Visitors
      • How to Dress
      • Seating Options
      • Meditation Duration
      • Between Meditation
      • Moving or Leaving
    • Membership
      • Membership Not Required
      • Member Benefits
      • Becoming a Member
      • Membership Meaning
  • About AZC
    • Who We Are
    • Board of Directors
      • Governance Transparency
      • AZC Board Nomination Policy
    • History of AZC
    • Ethics and Conflict Resolution
      • Diversity Statement
      • Sexual Harassment Policy
      • Informal Conflict Resolution
      • Ombudsperson
    • Privacy Policy and By-Laws
      • Privacy Policy
      • Austin Zen Center By-Laws
  • Toggle website search
Menu Close
Search this website
  • Calendar
  • Programs
    • Dharma Discussion Group
    • Dharma Punks
    • Environmental Activism at AZC
    • Garden Work Practice
    • Meditation and Recovery
    • Sangha Work Days
    • Zen Writing Group
  • Practice
    • New to Zen
    • Soto Zen
    • Meditation Instruction
    • Doanryo Training
    • Practice Discussion
    • Work Practice
  • Resources
    • Dharma Talks
    • Chants for Services
    • Glossary of Zen Terms
    • Zendo Forms
    • Recommended Readings
    • Special Services and Ceremonies
  • Giving
    • Contribute to Kitchen Remodel Project
    • Membership
    • Donate to AZC
  • FAQs
    • Location and Buildings
      • Location
      • Parking
      • Handicap Accessibility
    • Community
      • Getting Involved
      • Meditation Opportunities
      • Converting
    • Programs
      • Meditation Opportunities
      • Saturday Services
      • Introductory Classes
      • Family Programs
    • Etiquette
      • First Time Visitors
      • How to Dress
      • Seating Options
      • Meditation Duration
      • Between Meditation
      • Moving or Leaving
    • Membership
      • Membership Not Required
      • Member Benefits
      • Becoming a Member
      • Membership Meaning
  • About AZC
    • Who We Are
    • Board of Directors
      • Governance Transparency
      • AZC Board Nomination Policy
    • History of AZC
    • Ethics and Conflict Resolution
      • Diversity Statement
      • Sexual Harassment Policy
      • Informal Conflict Resolution
      • Ombudsperson
    • Privacy Policy and By-Laws
      • Privacy Policy
      • Austin Zen Center By-Laws
  • Toggle website search

Glossary of Zen Terms

  1. Home>
  2. Glossary of Zen Terms

AZC Online Zendo Forms & Etiquette

Read More »

Bodhisattva

Read More »

Ch’an

Read More »

Chiden

Read More »

Denshō

Read More »

Dharma

Read More »

Dōan

Read More »

Dōan-ryo

Read More »

Dōjō

Read More »

Dokusan

Read More »

Doshi

Read More »

Eightfold Path

Read More »

Eko

Read More »

Four Noble Truths

Read More »

Fukudo

Read More »

Gassho

Read More »

Gatha

Read More »

Han

Read More »

Hinayana

Read More »

Inkin

Read More »

Ino

Read More »

Jiko

Read More »

Jisha

Read More »

Jukai

Read More »

Jundo

Read More »

Kaisando

Read More »

Karma

Read More »

Kensho

Read More »

Kinhin

Read More »

Koan

Read More »

Kokyo

Read More »

Kyosaku

Read More »

Mahayana

Read More »

Mindfulness

Read More »

Mokugyo

Read More »

Mondo

Read More »

Mudra

Read More »

Nirvana

Read More »

Okesa

Read More »

Oryoki

Read More »

Practice Discussion

Read More »

Practice Leader

Read More »

Raihai

Read More »

Rakusu

Read More »

Rinzai

Read More »

Rohatsu

Read More »

Roshi

Read More »

Ryo

Read More »

Samsara

Read More »

Samu

Read More »

Sangha

Read More »

Satori

Read More »

Seiza

Read More »

Sensei

Read More »

Service

Read More »

Sesshin

Read More »

Shashu

Read More »

Shikantaza

Read More »

Shoten

Read More »

Shuso

Read More »

Soji

Read More »

Sōtō

Read More »

Sutra

Read More »

Tan

Read More »

Tanto

Read More »

Tatami

Read More »

Teisho

Read More »

Tenzo

Read More »

Vesak

Read More »

Zabuton

Read More »

Zafu

Read More »

Zazen

Read More »

Zazenkai

Read More »

Zen

Read More »

Zendo

Read More »

Contact AZC

  • Address:3014 Washington Square, Austin, TX 78705
  • Phone:512-452-5777
  • Email:Contact Us

Follow Us

  • Opens in a new tab

Branching Streams Affiliate

Search the AZC Website

The Austin Zen Center offers a peaceful haven for engaging in the task of self-discovery through Zen practice. Our intention is to help all beings realize their true nature.

© 2024 | Austin Zen Center. All rights reserved.