Practice Period Opening Ceremony at Houston Zen Center May 30, 9:45 am. The Invitation to the Shuso will take place on May 30 at 10:30 am.

Our spacious zendo/meditation hall.

Practice Periods are times of intensive focus on meditation and study, bringing heart, mind and body together in one focused effort. This Practice Period is a precious opportunity to practice together intensively, using Cloud Zendo meetings. Your practice will be enhanced and nourished by staying in creative contact with dharma friends and teachers.

This Intensive Practice Period/Ango, is led by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin, and Shuso Head Student Jika Gayle Klaybor. We will merge practice and everyday activities, along with study of the Four Boundless Minds of Bodhisattva practice: Loving-Kindness, Compassion, Empathetic Joy, and Equanimity.

Gayle will offer half-day sittings as well as individual meetings with Practice Period members. Practice Period concludes with a 5-day Sesshin and the Ceremony for the Shuso/Head Student.

Fountain at the Zen Center

Working Practice Period. Each participant selects a schedule that works for his or her working practice. Shuso (Head Student) Jika Gayle Klaybor will teach classes on Bodhisattva Practices that deepen our understanding. Enroll in the class here.
Contact with the teachers: Individual Practice Discussion with Gayle is encouraged throughout the Practice Period.

Fill out the application below online.

There will be requested donations for the class, the sittings, and the sesshin. There is no charge for the practice period, for members of HZC. Non-members, please donate an amount that works for you.