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 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
Sunday, September 29th @ 8am–12 pm
A morning of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation) and no formal lecture or service.
Sunday Zazenkai
Saturday, October 26th, 6am-5pm
This is a one day retreat in which we will practice the forms of meditation together.
One Day Meditation Retreat October
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
Sunday, July 28th @ 8am–12 pm
A morning of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation) and no formal lecture or service.
Sunday Zazenkai
Saturday, August 24th, 6am-5pm
This is a one day retreat in which we will practice the forms of meditation together.
One Day Meditation Retreat August
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, May11th @ 10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Daigan Gaither, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Practicing with Sexual Energy: Precepts, Presence and Power. A Dharma Talk by Daigan Gaither
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
Sunday, January 21st @ 8am–12 pm
A morning of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation) and no formal lecture or service.
Sunday Zazenkai
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 2023
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, November 10th - 12th
Join us for a weekend retreat with Dharma Talks and oryoki style meals in the zendo.
Weekend Meditation Retreat
Sunday October 22, 6am-5pm
This is a beginner-friendly one day retreat in which we will learn and practice the forms of meditation together.
One Day Meditation Retreat, Fall Ango 2023
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, 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, 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
Saturday, April 1st from 6am-5pm
Explore sitting with others in a full day of practice, including oryoki breakfast and lunch in the zendo.
One Day Meditation Retreat
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
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
Saturday, January 7 @ 10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Mako Voelkel
A Dharma Talk by Rev. Dōshin Mako Voelkel
December 2nd - 9th
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.
Rohatsu Sesshin 2022
Saturday, November 11th - 13th
Join us for a weekend retreat with Dharma Talks on the Genjokoan and oryoki style meals in the zendo.
Weekend Meditation Retreat: Dogen’s Genjokoan
Saturday, October 22nd from 6am-5pm
Explore sitting with others in a full day of practice, including oryoki breakfast and lunch in the zendo.
One Day Meditation Retreat
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.