Rick Mitchell, Dharma Moon

Sunday, November 29, 2026, 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

Dharma talk by Hōgetsu (Dharma Moon) Rick Mitchell. Rick is a lay-entrusted dharma teacher, and a long-time senior member of HZC.

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Home for the Holidays, Home in Yourself

Sunday, November 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Join Wade Maggert and Jo Sullivan for a live online workshop exploring practical Mindful Self-Compassion skills to help you move through the holiday season with greater steadiness, warmth, and care.

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Ryūshin Dave Smith

Sunday, November 22, 2026, 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

Ryūshin Dave Smith, the co-leader of Establishing the Path of Practice.

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Ceremony of Lay Dharma Entrustment

Sunday, November 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

November 15 @ 12 noon. Ceremony of Lay Dharma Entrustment for Radiant Cloud Matthew Brownlie.

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Shindō Neely Atkinson

Sunday, November 15, 2026, 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

Dharma Talk by Shindō Neely Atkinson. Rev. Shindō is a senior member of Houston Zen Center, and an ordained Zen priest.

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Sejiki Ceremony - Bringing Peace to the Departed

Sunday, November 8, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This yearly ceremony honors everyone who has passed away, all our friends and loved ones, all those we revere, and all those who are forgotten by others. In person attendance and virtual attendance are both available.