Saturday, December 9th 10:15am
All are welcome to join us in celebrating Buddha’s Enlightenment.
Saturday, November 18th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
Walking with Jizo: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, November 11th @10:15 am
"Skin, Flesh, Bones, and Marrow: Bodhidharma's true body". Join us for a Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
“Skin, Flesh, Bones, and Marrow: Bodhidharma’s true body”. A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, November4th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by our lay entrusted teacher, Pat Yingst
Thoughts on Detachment: A Dharma Talk by ShiOn Pat Yingst
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, October 28, 2023 @10:15 am
Join us for visiting teacher Kenkai Brandon Lamson's Dharma Talk, as part of our regular Saturday morning program.
A Dharma Talk by Kenkai Brandon Lamson
Saturday, October 21st @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
Practice Period, “the original heart of the single great matter of buddha ancestors”: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, October 14th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
In activity and stillness, one community: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Thursdays 6:45pm Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16 and 30
We will study an important teaching text in Soto Zen: Sandokai – a poem written by our Chinese ancestor Sekito Kisen
Things-As-It-Is: Reading the Sandokai
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @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 by Konjin Gaelyn Godwin Roshi
Saturday, September 16th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk on The Five Hindrances by our lay entrusted teacher, Pat Yingst
The Five Hindrances: A Dharma Talk by ShiOn Pat Yingst
Fall Practice Period: Oct 21st -Dec 9th
a rare and ideal opportunity for both beginners and experienced Zen practitioners to support each other in bringing zazen into daily life.
AZC Fall 2023 Ango: Things-as-It-Is
Saturday, September 9th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
Light and dark, like the front and back foot walking: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, Austin Zen Center
Wednesday, August 23 to Sunday, August 27th
Visiting teacher, Rev. Kokyo Henkel is leading a 5 Day Denko-é (Study Sesshin).
5 Day Study Sesshin with Rev. Kokyo Henkel
Saturday, July 22nd @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk, part of our Saturday morning program.
Something about Love: a Dharma Talk by Rev. Renshin Bunce
Saturday, July 8th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
Right Speech, Kind Speech, and the power to turn the destiny of the nation: a Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, Austin Zen Center
The Director facilitates communication with the practice community and wider community, organizes programs and finances, and ensures smooth operations of the center.
AZC is looking to hire a Director
Saturday, July 15th from 1:30pm - 4pm
Join us for a Workshop led by Daigan Gaither.
Workshop with Rev. Daigan Gaither: Soto Zen Practice: What and Why Do We Do What We Do?
Saturday, July 15th @ 10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Daigan Gaither, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Soto Zen Practice: What and Why Do We Do What We Do?: A Dharma Talk by Daigan Gaither
Saturday, June 24th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by our lay entrusted teacher, Pat Yingst
The Path of Aliveness: A Dharma Talk by ShiOn Pat Yingst
Saturday, June 17th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
The Way Directly Before You: Dharma Talk by Rev. Gyōzan Royce Johnson, Houston Zen Center
Saturday, June 10th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
The Practice of Disappointment: a Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, Austin Zen Center
Join us for Dharma Talks by Rev. Koji Aquaviva, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Dharma Talks by Rev. Koji Acquaviva, Clouds in Water Zen Center
Friday, May 19th - Saturday, May 20th
In this sesshin we will embrace ceremonial manners of the Sōtō Zen tradition such as devotional chanting, ōryōki, and strict silence. We will also take special care of our bodies...
Retreat with Rev. Koji Acquaviva: Longing for the Ancient way: A traditional (yet body friendly) one day sesshin
Saturday, May 13th 1-4pm
This workshop will introduce a variety of ways to sit zazen, each one an appropriate response to a situation you may find yourself in energetically and emotionally.
Workshop with Rev. Koji Acquaviva: The Care You Need: Finding the zazen that’s appropriate for you
Saturday, April 8th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Colin Gipson, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Renunciation for Everyday Life: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Colin Gipson, San Antonio Zen Center
Saturday, April 1st @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk with ACZ's Guiding Teacher
An appropriate response: a Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, Austin Zen Center
Saturday, March 25th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by our lay entrusted teacher, Pat Yingst
The Karma of Food: A Dharma Talk by ShiOn Pat Yingst
Saturday, March 18th 1:30-3pm
Join us for an opportunity to hear about and experience Japanese Tea Ceremony (chado) from Linda Mosley sensei.
Zen Tea Workshop with Linda Mosley sensei
Saturday, March 11th @5pm
Watch the SFZC's Installation Ceremony for Abiding Abbotts, including former AZC Head Teacher, Rev. Mako Voelkel