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.
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.
Not Always So: Zen and Grief, Loss, Transitions: A Dharma Talk by Daigan Gaither
Saturday, April 16 @ 10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Head Teacher Rev. Mako Voelkel, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
A Dharma Talk by Rev. Dōshin Mako Voelkel
Saturday, April 30th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Bill Magness, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Continue ReadingThe Unmastered Sounds and Colors of the Careful Heart: A Dharma Talk by Bill Magness
The Unmastered Sounds and Colors of the Careful Heart: A Dharma Talk by Bill Magness
Saturday, April 9th @10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Why we celebrate the birthday of the Buddha: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, March 12 @ 10:15 am
Join us in person and online for a Dharma Talk by Head Teacher Doshin Mako Voelkel, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
A Dharma Talk by Doshin Mako Voelkel – In-Person at AZC/Online
Saturday, March 5 @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
The Ox-Herding Pictures: A Dharma Talk by Kyoshin Wendy Lewis
Saturday, February 19th @1:00 pm
This Saturday, February 19th (@1 pm), we will hold our second Community Gathering related to the AZC Board’s planning work.
Sangha Gathering – Online
Saturday, February 19 @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Head Teacher Doshin Mako Voelkel, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
No Coming, No Going: A Dharma Talk by Doshin Mako Voelkel
Saturday, February 5th @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Shoho Kuebast, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Being the Eye in the Storm of Appearances: a Dharma Talk by Shoho Kuebast
Sunday, January 23rd from 10am-4pm (w/lunch break from 12-2pm)
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Workshop led by Kokyo Henkel and Shoho Kuebast.
Workshop: Contemplating & Meditating on the Middle Way
Saturday, January 22nd @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Sangha Gathering as part of our Saturday morning program.
Sangha Gathering – Online
Saturday, January 15th @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Choro Antonaccio, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Living Out High Ancestor Dogen’s Practice Vow – A Dharma Talk by Rev. Choro Antonaccio
Saturday, January 1st @ 1pm to 2pm
All are welcome to join us (outdoors) in chanting the Perfection of Wisdom Diamond Sutra!
New Year’s Day Celebration of Perfect Wisdom
Saturday, December 11th @ 3pm
Austin Zen Center will hold an in-person Zaike Tokudo Ceremony (often called Jukai) following Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony...
Bodhisattva Initiation Ceremony (Zaike Tokudo) – In-Person
Saturday, December 11th @ 12pm
All are welcome to join us in celebrating Buddha’s Enlightenment! In connection with the approach of winter solstice and the end of Rohatsu sesshin...