Zenkei-ji 25: Share your story

We are collecting stories and pictures to celebrate 25 years of practice at Zenkei-ji. Please share any photos or a special memory you may have about the Austin Zen Center. We’d love to have stories about what our Inconceivable Joy Temple means to you as a part of your practice experience.

Feel free to submit as many photos and stories as you’re able!

Your name, email, and IP address will be recorded when you upload files and submit this form

We want to thank you so much for the time, care, and heart you will put into your submission—we truly appreciate it. By sending us your story, photos, or other materials, you give us permission to make light edits such as fixing typos, clarifying wording, or adjusting length so everything works well together in the book. We will always do our best to respect your voice and the meaning of what you share.

Do you have a story to share about Zenkei-ji?
Here are some ideas to get you started, but don't let those limit you.

  • When did you first come to AZC?
  • What brought you to practice? What made you stay?
  • What were your first impressions of the temple?
  • Do you have a funny story?
  • Is there a moment that was particularly meaningful to you and that you would like to share?
  • What changes have you seen?
  • Is there a dharma talk that you remember as being especially meaningful in your practice?
  • Any memories or stories pertaining to:
    • The temple grounds or gardens?
    • Kitchen practice or oryoki meals?
    • The residency program?
    • A ceremony you attended (such as Jukai, Buddha's Birthday, Sejiki, etc.)?
    • An affinity group (women's circle, queer dharma, dharma discussion, etc.)?