You are invited to join the 2026 Practice Period!
Practice Period Opening Ceremony at Houston Zen Center on June 7, immediately following the dharma talk at 9:45 am. The Invitation to the Shuso will take place on June 14 at 11:30 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. Your practice will be enhanced and nourished by staying in creative contact with dharma friends and teachers.

Kagen Leo Golub

This Intensive Practice Period/Ango is led by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin and Shuso Head Student Kagen Leo Golub. We will merge practice and everyday activities, along with study.

Kagen will offer a one-day sitting 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.

Practice Period of Every Day Life. Each participant selects a schedule that works for his or her working practice. Shuso (Head Student) Kagen Leo Golub will teach a series of classes on Practice in the Midst of Complexity.
Contact with the teachers: Individual Practice Discussion with Kagen is encouraged throughout the Practice Period.

Fill out the application below online.

There will be requested donations for the class, the one-day sitting, 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.