Austin Zen Center offers limited opportunities for residential practice. Those inquiring about residency are usually already practicing at AZC and have a relationship with its practice leadership. Residents have their own rooms and share kitchen, bath, and laundry facility and accept responsibility for helping to maintain the building. They commit to the zazen and ceremonial schedule, and support the public-facing programs of the temple (e.g. on Saturday mornings). 

Residents have a monthly meeting and also meet with a practice leader once a month, individually. 
AZC does not permit the use or possession of recreational drugs or any type of alcohol on the premises. Smoking and vaping are not allowed on temple grounds. All residents sign a practice agreement and have a check-in about their participation at 1, 3, and 6 month intervals, after which long-term residency is possible. 

 

Please contact the temple administrator if you have questions or speak with a resident or practice leader while at the temple.