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.

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Rohatsu Sesshin 2024
Dec 3
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Rohatsu Sesshin 2024
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Abbot Gaelyn Godwin and Rev. Seirin Tim Schorre lead Rohatsu Sesshin December 3-8 on the land at Auspicious Cloud: Zen Retreat Center. Waiting list now open.

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Enlightenment of the Buddha - a Ceremony
Dec 8
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Enlightenment of the Buddha - a Ceremony
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Celebrate Buddha’s Awakening 11:00 Sunday, December 8, 2024.

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Houston Zen Center - Annual Meeting
Dec 15
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Houston Zen Center - Annual Meeting
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Annual meeting of HZC membership. Review of 2024, and a look at 2025.

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President Royce and Abbot Gaelyn Godwin
Dec 15
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President Royce and Abbot Gaelyn Godwin
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Celebration of the Year 2024 at Houston Zen Center. President Royce Johnson and Abbot Gaelyn Godwin. Followed by the annual General Meeting of HZC.

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New Year's Eve Celebration
Dec 31
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New Year's Eve Celebration
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Celebrate the New Year with meditation and tea. Doors open at 7:45 pm, sitting begins at 8:00 p.m. and continues until 10:30 pm.

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Rev. Gyōzan Royce Johnson at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Jan 2
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Rev. Gyōzan Royce Johnson at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston
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Contemplating the Divine. Visit the Museum of Fine Arts, 6:30-7:30 pm. with Rev. Gyōzan Royce Johnson.

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Basic Buddhist Teachings
Jan 7
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Basic Buddhist Teachings
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5 Tuesdays, January 7-February 4, 6:30-8:30 pm. Taught by Jika Gayle Klaybor

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Introduction to Zen Meditation - In-Person Class Series
Jan 9
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Introduction to Zen Meditation - In-Person Class Series
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5 Thursdays: January 9 - February 6, 2025; 7-8:30 pm.A 5-class series on Zen meditation.

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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.