Deepen meditation practice and gather the mind during this 5-day intensive meditation practice led by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin and Shuso Jika Gayle Klaybor.
Zengetsu Vicki Glenn: Love The Boundless Mind
Dharma talk by Zengetsu Vicki Glenn, Soto Zen Priest, and co-Tanto / Head of Practice of HZC.
Gyōshin Dan Le: The Abode of Kindness Being Kindness
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.