Dharma Talk on by Gyōshin Dan Le. Long time member of Houston Zen Center, currently practicing with monastic vows, Gyōshin has returned to Houston for a visit.
Gayle Jika Klaybor: The Four Boundless Minds Unshakeable Balance
Dharma Talk by Gayle Jika Klaybor, Shuso / Head Student, and co-Head of Practice of HZC.
Dōjin Sarah Emerson: Boundless Compassion
Zen Priest Dōjin Sarah Emerson leads a day of intensive practice. Practice Period participants are encouraged to sign up for this day. Practicing together in a day of sesshin allows us to clarify our intention for the Summer Practice Period.
Abbot Gaelyn Godwin: Reciprocity
Opening of the Practice Period and Dharma Talk by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin, Abiding Teacher of HZC.
Kosho McCall: Not Knowing is Nearest
Dharma Talk by Kosho McCall, Zen teacher, former Abbot of Austin Zen Center.
Rev. Koun Franz: 4 Bodhisattva Methods and 4 Boundless Minds
Koun Franz is a Soto Zen priest. He leads practice at Zen Nova Scotia in Halifax, where he also works as deputy editor of Buddhadharma. His writings on parenting and Zen can be found at continuousmistake.com and nyoho.com.
Leo Golub, Kagen - Flame Regarder: The Healing Power of the Earth Our Great Opportunity
Dharma Talk by Kagen Leo Golub, senior member of HZC, chair of finance committee. Leo is also a financial advisor and parent. He is devoted to caring for the land.
Rev. Hondo Dave Rutschman: Dharma Friendship
Dharma Talk by Rev. Hondo Dave Rutschman, Shuso/Head Student of the 2018-2019 Practice Period. Hondo is also a therapist in private practice, a grief counselor, and a parent to two children, and a poet and writer.
Seirin Tim Schorre: Intention and Spring Bird Migration
Tim Schorre
Zen Priests Seirin Tim Schorre and Gyōzan Royce Johnson lead a day of intensive practice. Practicing together in a day of sesshin allows us to continue to develop and deepen practice. The cut off date for signing up is Friday morning April 23rd at 11 am. Otherwise, it is not possible to guarantee sending the zoom link to late sign ups.
The day will be focused on zazen and the practice of opening the mind and heart. Zazen can ground and support us, everyone around us, and the whole world, allowing us to open to the teachings of wisdom and compassion. The day includes zazen (sitting meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), a dharma talk with discussion, and breaks for meals.
Shinji Mary Carol Edwards: Zen Practice Is Our Relationship With Nature
Mary Carol Edwards
Dharma talk by Assistant Teacher of HZC Shinji Mary Carol Edwards. Mary Carol is a landscape designer, wetlands restoration expert, and owner/founder of Green Star Wetland Plant Farm.