Rev. Seirin Tim Schorre: Stillness

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 sesshin will be in-person for fully vaccinated participants. A zoom link will be provided for those who are unable to attend in person. The cut off date for signing up is Friday morning October 8 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.

Kōun Matt Brownlie: The Entire World in Ten Directions is One Bright Pearl

Dharma Talk by Kōun Matt Brownlie, a senior member of HZC, parent and musician.

Kokyo Henkel Roshi: Part 3 Contemplations To Kindle Devotion For Practice

Contemplations to Kindle Devotion for Practice

In this retreat, we will include the practices of remembering again and again the rarity and opportunity of human life; the impermanence of life; the infallibility of karmic cause and effect; and the discontent of habitual grasping.

As Kokyo Roshi describes: When we engage in these practices, we naturally turn towards Buddha-Dharma - whether we are just beginning on the path or seeking inspiration after many years.

Led by Kokyo Henkel Roshi
Kokyo Roshi is the former Abiding Teacher of Santa Cruz Zen Center in Santa Cruz, California and a dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson.

Kokyo Henkel Roshi: Part 2 Contemplations To Kindle Devotion For Practice

Contemplations to Kindle Devotion for Practice

In this retreat, we will include the practices of remembering again and again the rarity and opportunity of human life; the impermanence of life; the infallibility of karmic cause and effect; and the discontent of habitual grasping.

As Kokyo Roshi describes: When we engage in these practices, we naturally turn towards Buddha-Dharma - whether we are just beginning on the path or seeking inspiration after many years.

Led by Kokyo Henkel Roshi
Kokyo Roshi is the former Abiding Teacher of Santa Cruz Zen Center in Santa Cruz, California and a dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson.

Kokyo Henkel Roshi: Part 1 Contemplations To Kindle Devotion For Practice

Contemplations to Kindle Devotion for Practice

In this retreat, we will include the practices of remembering again and again the rarity and opportunity of human life; the impermanence of life; the infallibility of karmic cause and effect; and the discontent of habitual grasping.

As Kokyo Roshi describes: When we engage in these practices, we naturally turn towards Buddha-Dharma - whether we are just beginning on the path or seeking inspiration after many years.

Led by Kokyo Henkel Roshi
Kokyo Roshi is the former Abiding Teacher of Santa Cruz Zen Center in Santa Cruz, California and a dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson.

Musō Constance Braden: The Donkey and the Well

Dharma Talk by Musō Constance Braden

Hōdō Zack Becker: Attention Attention

Dharma Talk by Hōdō Zack Becker.

Sanran Maite Leal: Equanimity

Dharma talk by Sanran Maite Leal. Maite is a senior member of HZC. She is an art protector and restorer at MFAH. Her Dharma Names means Orchid of the Mountains.

Kent Kōkai Rutter: The Beat Poets and my Way Seeking Mind

Kent Rutter is a long-time member of Houston Zen Center. He will be giving his Way Seeking Mind talk, his first dharma talk. Kent’s Dharma Name means Luminous Ocean.

Sally Meiya Muñoz: Grandmother Mind

Sally Meiya Muñoz is a senior member of Houston Zen Center. She taught at Duchesne Academy for 30 years, where she began a program to teach mindfulness to second, third, and fourth graders. Her dharma names means Luminous Night.