Dharma Talk by Shane Phelps. Shane is a long-time member of HZC. He works in the chemical distribution industry as a senior project manager. This will be his first dharma talk. Shane received the Bodhisattva precepts in 2019, and the Dharma Name ShinJō Shoshin, Heart of Peace, Authentic Lion.
Abbot Gaelyn Godwin : Washing and Purifying
Dharma Talk by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin, Abiding Teacher of HZC.
Rev. Gyōzan Royce Johnson : Plum Blossoms
Dharma talk by Rev. Gyōzan Royce Johnson, Vice-President of the Board of Directors, and assistant priest of Houston Zen Center.
Shinji Mary Carol Edwards : Buddhas and Ancestors
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.
Kokyo Henkel, Roshi : Face to Face Transmission : Talk 3 of 4
Kokyo Roshi is a dharma heir of Tenshin Zenki Roshi, and a longtime friend of Houston Zen Center.
Kokyo Henkel Roshi’s teaching during this visit will focus on the important Zen teaching: Face to Face Transmission.
January 9-11: 3-day retreat at Auspicious Cloud Zen Retreat Center led by Kokyo Roshi. The retreat is a special “Genzo-e”, a teaching retreat with several dharma talks and lectures throughout the weekend.
Kokyo Henkel, Roshi : Face to Face Transmission : Talk 4 of 4
Kokyo Roshi is a dharma heir of Tenshin Zenki Roshi, and a longtime friend of Houston Zen Center.
Kokyo Henkel Roshi’s teaching during this visit will focus on the important Zen teaching: Face to Face Transmission.
January 11: 9:45 am - Sunday dharma talk.
Kokyo Henkel, Roshi : Face to Face Transmission : Talk 2 of 4
Kokyo Roshi is a dharma heir of Tenshin Zenki Roshi, and a longtime friend of Houston Zen Center.
Kokyo Henkel Roshi’s teaching during this visit will focus on the important Zen teaching: Face to Face Transmission.
January 9-11: 3-day retreat at Auspicious Cloud Zen Retreat Center led by Kokyo Roshi. The retreat is a special “Genzo-e”, a teaching retreat with several dharma talks and lectures throughout the weekend.
Kokyo Henkel, Roshi : Face to Face Transmission : Talk 1 of 4
Kokyo Roshi is a dharma heir of Tenshin Zenki Roshi, and a longtime friend of Houston Zen Center.
His teaching during this visit will focus on the important Zen teaching: Face to Face Transmission.
January 8: 6-8 pm - Class at Houston Zen Center. This class is the first part of the “Genzo-e”, an intensive teaching retreat on Face to Face Transmission. Everyone welcome, and it is especially meant for those who will continue with the weekend retreat.
Abbot Gaelyn Godwin : Washing the Face
Dharma Talk by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin, Abiding Teacher of HZC.
Rev. Zenshin Greg Fain, Roshi : Dharani
Dharma Talk by Zen teacher Zenshin Greg Fain Roshi. Zenshin is a dharma heir of Sojun Mel Weitsman. He has lived and trained at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center for many years. He served as the Tanto/Head of Practice for many years as well as the Treasurer of the Monastery.
