You are cordially invited to attend the Ceremony of Lay Dharma Entrustment for Houston Zen Center member Radiant Cloud Matthew Brownlie.

In this ceremony, Matthew Brownlie (KoUn Kigen / Radiant Cloud, Returning to the Source) will receive entrustment as a Lay Dharma Teacher from Abbot Gaelyn. Matthew served as Shuso of the 2024 Practice Period and has been preparing for several years for the entrustment ceremony. He has served the Houston sangha for many years, co-leading the Introduction to Zen Meditation series with Abbot Gaelyn, leading one-day sittings, co-founding the Dharma Punx group, and teaching many classes.

The ceremony will take place in the Zendo, with members of HZC, friends and family in attendance. Zoom access will be available. This ceremony acknowledges the importance and vitality of Lay Dharma leaders.

Please RSVP to Stephen.

For further information, please contact the co-Tantos, Gayle Klaybor or Vicki Glenn, the co-Heads of Practice of Houston Zen Center.

Radiant Cloud Matthew Brownlie