Invitation - Serve on the AZG Board of Directors
We are seeking candidates for the AZG Board of Directors.
Invitation - Volunteer Coordinator for Rohatsu Sesshin December 11-13
A coordinator is needed for Rohatsu sesshin December 11-13…
Registration Open - Zazenkai Nov 7 & 8
Registration is now open for our Autumn Zazenkai on November 7 & 8, Friday evening through Saturday late afternoon…
Update from the Teacher Search Committee
This update includes a copy of the AZG call letter being circulated to potential teachers and a summary of the sangha survey results.
Soji - Temple Cleaning
Don’t be surprised if the zendo managers invite you to stay and clean! In our practice, Sōji (掃除) refers to the practice of temple cleaning….
Update: Sunday Evening Zazen at 4pm
An Update on AZG’s New Practice Offering Weekly on Sundays at 4pm
Fall Study Intensive Class Series - Mindfulness & Effort Shaking Hands
Registration is open for our Fall 2025 Study Intensive Class Series
Upcoming Practice Opportunity - Honoring the Ceremony of Sejiki
Mark your calendars for Nov 2, during our usual Sunday program…
Upcoming Practice Opportunity - Oryoki Training
Join us in learning to serve a three-bowl meal.
Upcoming Practice Opportunity - Make Your Own Mala Workshop
Sunday November 9, 1:30-4:00pm
A Note from the AZG Board to Raise Consciousness on the Practice of Dana
Dana Paramita refers to the practice of generosity. It is one of the six perfections (Paramitas) that a Bodhisattva strives to cultivate in the process of awakening….
Guidelines for Writing An Affinity Group Mission Statement
AZG is beginning to offer affinity groups as a part of our community practice opportunities. If you’re interested in joining or helping to create an affinity group, please consider the resources found here.
Invitation to Join AZG’s Practice Committee
Would you like to be in on the process of making choices about the AZG program?
What is Jukai?
For those who are unfamiliar or who would like to learn more about the jukai ceremony and the preparation that goes into it….
Practice Opportunity: Now Offering Orientations to Zen on Saturdays
We are adding an Orientation session on one Saturday afternoon each month….
Community Practice Opportunity - Insight Meditation with Paloma Cain
Paloma Cain, a certified Insight Meditation teacher, will be offering a weekly meditation and service in the zendo….
Practice Opportunity - Book Group via Zoom
Monthly Zoom Book Discussion of “Inherited Silence: Listening to the Land, Healing the Colonizer Mind” by Louise Dunlap
Let’s Keep Each Other Safe & Healthy
Let's keep each other safe and healthy! If you have symptoms of cold, flu or COVID, please stay home and participate via zoom.
If you are COVID-negative but coughing, sneezing, or managing sniffles, please wear a mask indoors.
Invitation to Zendo Roles
Practice Committee is keenly aware of how much effort it takes to continue to provide a full schedule. We invite all who participate to learn one or more roles to keep the zendo open.