All are welcome to attend this dharma talk with AZC's Guiding Teacher. 10:15am
"To study the self is to forget the self." In this 6 week class, we will study the Genjōkōan, one of the fundamental teachings of our practice.
The Study of Self, Ango Class, Thursdays 6:45p
Become familiar with the evolution of koan practice, and the major collections of koans that Soto Zen teachings are drawn from.
Setting your Intentions for the Ango
Become familiar with the evolution of koan practice, and the major collections of koans that Soto Zen teachings are drawn from.
Practicing with Koans, Ango Class, Tuesdays 6:45p
Austin Zen Center's 2025 Fall Practice Period begins October 11th and concludes December 13th. This year we will study Dōgen's Genjōkōan, one of his most important teachings.
Ango Fall Practice Period October 11 – December 13
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This dharma talk is open to all. You do not have to be registered for the one day sitting to attend.
Dharma Talk w/ Rev. Ryushin Thach October 18th
Dharma Talk w/ Lay Entrusted Teacher Pat Yingst on Saturday, June 14th at 10:15am. All are Welcome!
Upcoming Dharma Talk June 14th
Dharma Talk w/ Lay Entrusted Teacher ShiOn Pat Yingst Saturday, June 14th at 10:15am. All are Welcome!
Dharma Talk June 14th
Saturday May 10th at 10:15am Dharma Talk w/ Visiting Teacher Zenki Dillo Roshi. All are Welcome!
May Dharma Talk
Saturday May 3rd at 10:15am Dharma Talk w/ AZC Practice Leader Chris Azbill. All are Welcome!
May Dharma Talk
The kitchen is the heart of every Zen center. A place of practice, the kitchen allows care and attention to flourish and dana to be expressed through offerings such as nutritious, delicious orkyoki meals served at sesshins as well as convivial Saturday tea and cookies.
About the Kitchen Remodel Project
Saturday, September 20th, 2025. 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Half day or full day sitting.
Saturday One Day Sitting
December 1st - 8th
Coming together to support each other in cultivating this practice, we sit, walk, eat, work and listen in the intensive winter retreat known at Rohatsu. Registration is full. Join the waitlist.
Rohatsu Sesshin 2024
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
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, November 15th - 17th
Join us for a weekend retreat with Dharma Talks and oryoki style meals in the zendo.
Weekend Meditation Retreat
Saturday, August 24th, 6am-5pm
This is a one day retreat in which we will practice the forms of meditation together.
Protected: One Day Meditation Retreat August – WAITLIST REGISTRATION
Saturday June 29th, 6am-5pm
This is a one day retreat in which we will learn and practice the forms of meditation together.
One Day Meditation Retreat
Saturday February 10, 6am-5pm
This is a one day retreat led by Rev. Jisan Tova Green in which we will learn and practice the forms of meditation together.
One Day Meditation Retreat Led by Rev. Jisan Tova Green
Wednesday November 15 @ 6:45pm
We will have a memorial service for Myoho Yushin, Meghan Radford, and invite AZC sangha to join in honoring her life.
Memorial Service for Meghan Radford
Saturday October 21 - December 9
Set your intentions for Fall Ango 2023
Set Intentions for Fall Ango 2023
Sunday, September 17th @ 8am–12 pm
A morning of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation) and no formal lecture or service.
Sunday Zazenkai
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, May 27
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 Sitting & Service
Sunday, June 11th @ 8am–12 pm
A morning of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation) and no formal lecture or service.
Sunday Zazenkai
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 3rd @ 8am–12 pm
Join us for a morning of silent, informal practice, in place of our regular Saturday morning program.
Saturday Zazenkai
Sunday, July 31st @ 8am–12 pm
A morning of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), and basic instruction, with no formal lecture or service.