Dharma Talk by Zen Priest Dōjin Sarah Emerson, the co-Head Priest of Stone Creek Zen Center in Sebastopol, California. Rev. Dōjin trained at Tassajara and Green Gulch Farm Zen Center from 1997-2007. She was ordained at Houston Zen Center in 2007 and served as Shuso/Head Monk in 2013-2014. She received Dharma Transmission, recognition as a fully ordained dharma successor from Abbot Gaelyn, in 2015. She is now the co-head teacher of Stone Creek Zen Center in Sebastopol, CA, but returns to teach at Houston Zen Center every year.
Henderson Smith: Chi and the Power of Conscious Thought
Dharma talk by Henderson Smith, Jr. BS. Henderson is a Certified master teacher of Qigong & Tai Chi. He also trains in various modalities with the Center for Mind-Body Medicine. For more information on Henderson’s work, visit his websites for Living Well Therapies, and Me Time 24/7.
Unzan Mako Voelkel: Going for Refuge with a Trembling Heart
Dharma Talk by Unzan Mako Voelkel, the Head Priest of Austin Zen Center. Rev. Voelkel began Zen practice in 1997 and became a full-time monastic resident at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. She lived and worked for ten years at Tassajara serving in several temple positions including Work Leader, Head Cook, Fire Marshal, Head of the Meditation Hall and Director. She was ordained as a Zen priest in 2009 by Ryushin Paul Haller and received Dharma Transmission in 2019.
Rev. Gyōzan Royce Johnson: Black Buddhist Teachers The Gathering
Dharma talk by Rev. Gyōzan Royce Johnson, assistant priest of Houston Zen Center.
One Day Saturday Sesshin, Karma and Interdependence: Abbot Gaelyn Godwin Roshi
Abbot Gaelyn Godwin leads a day of intensive practice. Practicing together in a day of sesshin allows us to continue to develop and deepen practice.
The day will be focused on zazen and understanding karma. Zazen can ground and support us, everyone around us, and the whole world, allowing us to open to the teachings of karma. The day includes zazen (sitting meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), a dharma talk with discussion, and breaks for meals. Beginners are encouraged to contact the co-Tantos before signing up.
Abbot Gaelyn Godwin: Dharma Turns You You Turn Dharma
Dharma Talk by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin, Abiding Teacher of HZC.
Leo Kagen Golub: Traveling Through the Country
Dharma Talk by Leo Kagen Golub. Senior member of HZC, chair of the Finance Committee.
Gayle Jika Klaybor: Practicing with Fear
Dharma Talk by Gayle Jika Klaybor, co-Head of Practice of HZC.
Rev. Sengetsu Tricia McFarlin: Coursing in Compassion and Wisdom
Dharma Talk by Sengetsu Tricia McFarlin, Zen priest and past president of HZC.
Royce Johnson: Kindness
Rev. Gyōzan Royce Johnson leads a day of intensive practice. Practicing together in a day of sesshin allows us to continue to develop and deepen practice.