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.
Friday October 16 @ 6:30 pm Akiba Roshi will present the “true words” on the case for the Shuso. This is called Honsoku Gyocha. Come for the dharma and for tea!
Friday October 16-Saturday October 17. 6:30 pm Friday. Ceremony of Dharma Inquiry. Please come to this important ceremony.
Mondays, October 19 - November 9, 6:30-8:30 pm. Taught by Hōdō Zack Becker
Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony to reaffirm our mutual support to live in peace and harmony with all life.
4 Tuesdays, October 27-November 17, 6:30-8:30 pm. Taught by Jika Gayle Klaybor
This yearly ceremony honors everyone who has passed away, all our friends and loved ones, all those we revere, and all those who are forgotten by others. In person attendance and virtual attendance are both available.
November 15 @ 12 noon. Ceremony of Lay Dharma Entrustment for Radiant Cloud Matthew Brownlie.
Abbot Gaelyn Godwin and Seirin Tim Schorre lead Rohatsu Sesshin December 1-6 on the land at Auspicious Cloud: Zen Retreat Center.
Series of 5 classes. Tuesdays. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Taught by Koun Matthew Brownlie.
5 Thursdays: January 7 - February 4, 2027 7-8:30 pm. A 5-class series on Zen meditation.
Series of 6 classes Tuesdays February 9 - March 23. 6:30-8:30 pm. Taught by Sanran Maite Leal.
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.
Zen 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.
Awakening Action Group
The Awakening Action Group brings together Zen practice and compassionate action. We meet on the third Sunday of each month at 11:15 a.m., following the morning program. More information here.
