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We welcome you to familiarize yourself with the Austin Zen Center and our core practice by attending the Beginner's Class held on Saturdays at 8am.
Beginner’s Instruction
Saturday, December 9th 10:15am
All are welcome to join us in celebrating Buddha’s Enlightenment.
Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony
Wednesday, November 1st @ 6:45-8:00pm
ALL ARE WELCOME at Sejiki, a traditional, annual Japanese Zen Buddhist ceremony honoring our ancestors.
Hossenshiki Ceremony
Thursdays Oct 17th -Nov 21st
For our practice period class this year, we will study the Six Paramitas, or “heroic practices of Bodhisattvas” as taught by Tenshin Reb Anderson.
Fall Ango Class: We Could be Heroes and Enter the Mind of Buddha
Saturday, September 7th @10:15 am
Join us for a sangha Q&A in the Zen tradition with ACZ's Guiding Teacher.
Sangha Q&A w/Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Fall Practice Period: Oct 12th -Dec 8th
You are warmly encouraged and invited to participate in the upcoming annual Ango (Practice Period).
AZC Fall 2024 Practice Period: We Could be Heroes
Saturday, September 28th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by our lay entrusted teacher, ShiOn Pat Yingst
A Dharma Talk by ShiOn Pat Yingst
Saturday, October 12th 10:15am
Join us for the Ango Opening Ceremony followed by a Dharma Talk with our Guiding Teacher.
Ango Opening Ceremony
Saturday, October 12th following Ango Opening Ceremony
Join us for A Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
A Dharma Talk w/Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, October 5th, 2024 @10:15 am
Join us for visiting teacher Konjin Gaelyn Godwin Roshi's Dharma Talk, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
A Dharma Talk w/Visiting Teacher Konjin Gaelyn Godwin Roshi
Wednesday, November 1st @ 6:45-8:00pm
ALL ARE WELCOME at Sejiki, a traditional, annual Japanese Zen Buddhist ceremony honoring our ancestors.
Sejiki Ceremony
Saturday, August 31st @ 10am - 1pm
Join us for zazen and a Sangha Work Day with a potluck lunch.
Sangha Work Day
Saturday, July 27th @10:15 am
Take refuge in sangha and enter a circle of compassion: being completely present with the experience of others and of yourself.
Circle of the Community
Saturday, August 17th @10:15 am
Join us for A Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
A Dharma Talk w/Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, August 31st @ 10am - 1pm
Join us for zazen and a Sangha Work Day with a potluck lunch.
Sangha Work Day
Saturday, June 15th @10:15 am
Join us for A Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
Enlightened Women Go on Vacation: A Dharma Talk w/Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, June 22nd @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Shijun Heather Martin, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Karma: Can You Dig It?; A Dharma Talk w/Shijun Heather Martin
Saturday, June 29th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by our lay entrusted teacher, Pat Yingst
Some Thoughts on Equanimity: A Dharma Talk w/ShiOn Pat Yingst
Saturday, July 6th @10:15 am
Join us for A Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
Throw Yourself into the House of Buddha: A Dharma Talk w/Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, June 8th @ 10am - 1pm
Join us for zazen and a Sangha Work Day with a potluck lunch.
Sangha Work Day & Potluck Lunch
Saturday, May 18th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by our lay entrusted teacher, Pat Yingst
Stealing and Killing: A Dharma Talk w/ShiOn Pat Yingst
Saturday, May 25th @10:15 am
Join us for A Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
The intimacy of not knowing: pilgrimage to Japan. A Dharma Talk w/Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, June 1st, 1:30-3
In this workshop, Austin Zen Center will conduct its first Jizo Ceremony
Workshop Jizo Ceremony w/ Rev. Andrea Ryushin Thach
Saturday, June 1st @10:15 am
Join us for A Dharma Talk with visiting teacher Rev. Ryushin Andrea Thach
The Heart of Jizo Bodhisattva’s Way: A Dharma Talk w/Rev. Ryushin Andrea Thach
Saturday, July 13th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with AZC's Visiting Teacher
Saving All Beings: A Dharma Talk by Visiting Teacher Rev. Kyosho Valorie Beer
Saturday, April 20th, 9:15am
Take refuge in sangha and enter a circle of compassion: being completely present with the experience of others and of yourself.
Universal Ceasefire Sitting
Saturday, April 27th @10am - 1pm
Join us for zazen and a Sangha Work Morning, lunch provided by AZC.
Sangha Work Morning & Lunch
Saturday, March 16th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by our lay entrusted teacher, Pat Yingst
The Experience of Sesshin: A Dharma Talk with ShiOn Pat Yingst
Saturday, March 23rd @10:15 am
Join us for A Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher