Atlanta Soto Zen Center

The Atlanta Soto Zen Center (ASZC) was founded in the early 1970's with the leadership of Abbot Zenkai Taiun Michael Elliston, who was a disciple of Rev. Dr. Soyu Matsuoka-Roshi in Chicago during the 1960's. Elliston-sensei remains the Zen Center's spiritual leader.

ASZC supports its members by providing a Sangha, or group to sit with. Zazen, or sitting meditation, is available mornings most every day of the week. Experienced teachers are available to respond to any questions that arise. ASZC hosts daily and weekly discussion groups and has an extensive lending library.

The ASZC Sangha (community of members) is comprised of lay practitioners (that means we’re regular folks with regular jobs - we’re not full-time monks) from throughout the greater Atlanta area and our affiliate centers. We welcome new members to our practice. Our members are as varied as our lives.

You are welcome to join us for any and all events published here. Zen is for everyone.