WELCOME TO HOUSTON ZEN CENTER
Houston Zen Center is an urban refuge for the study and practice of Zen meditation in the heart of Houston. Auspicious Cloud Retreat Center is a rural refuge one hour West of Houston for more intensive study and practice of Zen. Retreat space for compatible groups is available throughout the year.
About Houston Zen Center in the City
The Abbot, Senior Teachers and members of the Center offer classes and retreats throughout the year for beginners and advanced meditators. The center offers traditional Zen practice, as well as teachings on mindfulness. The Center’s members come from all walks of life and all faith traditions. You are also welcome to join Zazen and the weekend program via the remote links in the Zoom Zendo. Please explore the links for zoom on the Zoom Zendo page.
If you are new to Zen or meditation, you are welcome to attend the one-hour introduction to Zen meditation from 6:30 - 7:30 on the First Wednesday of each month. RSVP to Stephen.
Auspicious Cloud Retreat Center in Chappell Hill
Auspicious Cloud Retreat Center, formerly known as Margaret Austin Center, now a part of Houston Zen Center, provides retreats for Zen practitioners as well as compatible groups.
To find out more about the retreat center and our policies and opportunities for renting space, explore here.
