CLASSES & EVENTS
This is a listing of current and future events and classes at
Houston Zen Center that is updated regularly.
UPCOMING CLASSES & RETREATS
Classes at Houston Zen Center are taught by the Abbot, Gaelyn Godwin, and by senior members of HZC. There is a modest charge for classes but scholarships are readily available. No one is turned away for lack of funds. Send questions about scholarships or costs to the office.
Classes are open to everyone and are generally designed for all levels of practice experience from beginners to experienced meditators, unless otherwise specified in the class description.
Series of 5 classes Saturdays. April 6 - May 4. 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Taught by Yūhō Wade Maggert.
Tuesdays, April 30 - May 28, 6:30-8:30 pm. Taught by Hōdō Zack Becker
5 Thursdays: May 2 - 30, 2024; 7-8:30 pm. A 5-class series on Zen meditation.
Intensive Practice Period. Practice Period is an on-going opportunity to deepen practice with individually designed schedules along with one-day sittings, classes, and meetings with the Shuso.
One Day Sesshin. Intensive Practice led by Shuso Matthew Brownlie.
Series of 5 classes Mondays. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Taught by Shuso KoUn Matthew Brownlie.
Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony to reaffirm our mutual support to live in peace and harmony with all life.
5-day sesshin June 25-30, 2024. concludes the Intensive Practice period.
ONGOING GROUPS
Introduction to Zen Sitting - One Hour
If you are new to Zen or meditation, please come to the one–hour introduction on the first Wednesday of each month. More information here.
Dharma en Español
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Queer Dharma Group
A monthly meeting for LGBTQ+ practitioners, and the curious. More information here.
Living Lotus Recovery
A weekly meeting for people in all forms of recovery. More information here.