Please join us for the final memorial service for Seirin Barbara Kohn on the 49th day after her death.
During morning service, we will hold the annual memorial ceremony for AZC's Founder. All are welcome.
Memorial Service for Zenkei Blanche Hartman May 13th
Please join us for this family-friendly event.
Buddha’s Birthday Celebration May 9th
Two periods of zazen followed by a service dedicated to peace, everywhere
Ceasefire Sitting April 4th
We plan to re-open Tuesday evening for 5:40p zazen pending changes in the weather.
**No Morning or Noon Zazen Tuesday 1/27**
Queer Dharma is a group for anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+. Join us!
Queer Dharma
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
In place of a dharma talk, we will hold a healing circle. All are welcome to take refuge in the circle of compassion.
Healing Circle February 21st
Saturday, February 17th, 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, January 20th @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
AZC welcomes our first Visiting Teacher this Spring
Welcoming Visiting Teacher, Rev. Kyosho Valorie Beer
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.