Dharma talk by Rev. Sengetsu Tricia McFarlin. Tricia is an ordained Zen priest, the President of Houston Zen Center, a senior member of HZC, and a teacher of literature at Awty International School. She holds a PhD in American Literature.
Gaelyn Godwin Roshi: Stories We Tell
Dharma Talk by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin, Abiding Teacher of HZC.
Neely Atkinson: Shikantaza and Sangha
Dharma Talk by Shindō Neely Atkinson. Neely’s dharma name is Shindō, Heart of the Way. He is a science teacher and a long-time student of Zen.
Gaelyn Godwin Roshi: Assess and Extend
Dharma Talk by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin, Abiding Teacher of HZC.
Zen Priest Ryoki Sato: Life as Three Gifts
Dharma Talk by visiting Zen Priest Ryoki Sato, a longtime friend of HZC
Rev. Sato Ryoki is a Soto Zen priest of Togenji Temple, which is 550 yrs old, from Iwate Prefecture in Japan. He lives with his family in a farming community not far from the sea. The daily life and traditions in the area have long centered around Zen Buddhism and older Shinto practices. In 2011, Rev.Sato narrowly survived the tsunami which suddenly claimed over 16,000 lives and he directly experienced the “touch of death” and suffering in it’s aftermath. As a consequence of this transformative event, he runs NPO to provide support for children who are afflicted after the tsunami. Holding events called “adventure playful temple”, he opens temple to public, especially for children, as a place anyone can come, feel safe, be yourself and.. play!
Dharma Talk: Life as The Three Gifts
What should we do when everyday occurrences appear to be beyond our control? How should we respond when we see suffering of others? What kind of response should we provide to promote recovery when communities have been damaged, either by natural disasters or human accidents? Rev. Sato will discuss ways in which our daily Zen practice can promote peace and well-being in our communities and in the world around us.
Rev. Colin Gipson: Suffering, Anger, and Patience
Dharma Talk by Zen Priest Colin Gipson, Abiding Teacher of San Antonio Zen Center.
Rick Mitchell: Old Friends
Writer, Teacher & Former Shuso/Head Monk of HZC gives the Dharma Talk on Sunday, October 21st.
Louise Dreyfus: Thich Nhat Hanh
Dharma Talk by Hokyo Louise Dreyfus, co-Head of Practice (Tanto) of Zen Center. Louise is also a therapist in private practice and school counselor at Awty International School.
Audrey Charlton: Harmonizing the Sandokai and the Sangha
One Day Sesshin for People of Color Dharma Talk by Sekkei Audrey Charlton, a senior member of HZC. Audrey's Dharma Name means Snow Wisdom, Abiding in Truth. She is a member of the Board of Directors of Zen Center; a member of the Ikebana (Way of Flowers) group, and a member of the Kaleidoscope Working Group.
Anna Gonzalez: The Three Marks of Existence
Dharma Talk by Kyoshin Anna Gonzalez. Anna's dharma name is Kyoshin, Bridge of Truth. She is a long-time student of Zen.