Saturday, February 4
Generally at zen temples two periods of zazen are offered in the morning. We would like to extend this practice to the Saturday sangha.
Saturday, January 28th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by our lay entrusted teacher, Pat Yingst
A Dharma Talk by ShiOn Pat Yingst
Saturday, January 21st @ 10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Daigan Gaither, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
The Whole of the Holy Life: A Dharma Talk by Daigan Gaither
Saturday, January 14th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
Leaving home while staying put – what is the path of renunciation? A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, January 7 @ 10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Mako Voelkel
A Dharma Talk by Rev. Dōshin Mako Voelkel
Saturday, January 7th @ 3pm
Austin Zen Center will hold a Zaike Tokudo Ceremony (often called Jukai)
Bodhisattva Initiation Ceremony (Zaike Tokudo)
Saturday, December 10th
All are welcome to join us in celebrating Buddha’s Enlightenment.
Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony
Saturday, November 12th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
A Dharma Talk on Dogen’s Genjokoan by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, November 19th @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, November 5th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher, part of our regular Saturday morning program.
“All my ancient twisted karma”: repentance in Zen practice: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, October 29th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by our lay entrusted teacher, Pat Yingst
The Hungry Ghosts: A Dharma Talk by ShiOn Pat Yingst
Wednesday, November 2nd @ 6:45-8:00pm
ALL ARE WELCOME at this year’s Sejiki, a traditional Japanese Zen Buddhist ceremony honoring our ancestors, calling forth the spirits of the untamed wilderness, and offering nourishment and a wish for peace!
Sejiki Ceremony
Saturday, October 22nd @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Tim Shorre during our One Day Retreat.
The Guest and the Host: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Seirin Tim Shorre
Saturday, October 15th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
The Eight Virtues of a Truly Great Being: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Fall Practice Period: Oct 15th -Dec 10th
a rare and ideal opportunity for both beginners and experienced Zen practitioners to support each other in bringing zazen into daily life.
AZC Fall 2022 Practice Period: Peaceful Dwelling and Seeing Buddha
Saturday, September 17th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Peaceful Abiding: the practice of Practice Period: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, August 20th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Zazen is not learning meditation: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, August 27th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Zenki Dillo, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
The Four Gates of Mindfulness: A Dharma Talk by Zenki Dillo
Friday, August 26th 6-8pm
Join us for a Workshop led by Zenki Dillo.
Workshop with Zenki Dillo: Bodyfulness and the Practice of Compassion
Saturday, July 16th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Koji Acquaviva, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Relaxing into the River of Joy: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Koji Acquaviva
Saturday, July 2nd @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Zen at (as) Work: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, July 9th from 1:30pm - 4pm
Join us for a Workshop on how to liberate Zen from the meditation cushion through the practice of embodied entrusting, led by Rev. Koji Acquaviva.
Workshop with Rev. Koji Acquaviva: The Portable Hermitage
Saturday, July 9th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Koji Acquaviva, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Disillusioned and Devoted: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Koji Acquaviva
Saturday, June 18th @9:50 am
Please join us for a brief ceremony in which Rev. Myomon Choro Antonaccio will be formally invited to take up the position of Guiding Teacher at Inconceivable Joy Temple.
Guiding Teacher Installation Ceremony
Saturday, June 11th @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, June 18th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Shijun Heather Martin, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Eating the Lotus: A Dharma Talk by Shijun Heather Martin
Saturday, June 4th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
No Teachers of Zen: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, May 28 @ 10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Head Teacher Rev. Mako Voelkel before her Stepping Down Ceremony.
What is Zen Practice Pt.3: Zen Stories: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Dōshin Mako Voelkel
Saturday, May 14th from 1:30pm - 5pm
Join us for a Workshop led by Daigan Gaither.
Workshop with Daigan Gaither: Not Always So: Zen and Grief, Loss, Transitions
Saturday, May 14th @ 10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Daigan Gaither, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.