5 Tuesdays, October 2-30, 6:30-8:30 pm. Taught by Jika Gayle Klaybor & Kenkai Brandon Lamson

Zen Mind Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice is one of most respected and widely read Zen texts in the world. Join Gayle and Brandon in an experiential exploration of the teachings of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, its author and the founder of San Francisco Zen Center. The teachings are for daily life, for life in the world of all Zen folks.

Gayle Klaybor is the co-Tanto/Head of Practice of HZC and serves on the Board of Directors. She recently retired from a long career in social work. She has also been an adjunct faculty member at the UH Graduate College of Social Work.

Brandon Lamson served a term on the Board of Directors of HZC. He is a poet whose books include Starship Tahiti. He is a visiting assistant professor of creative writing at the University of Houston.

The text is available at the Zen Center for purchase.