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.
6 Mondays, September 29 - November 3, 2025
Garden and Temple Care at Houston Zen Center. Be sure to park in the Parking Garden, instead of on Heights Boulevard. Heights Fun Run is underway on Saturday.
Series of 5 online classes. Tuesdays. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Taught by Seirin Tim Schorre.
10th Soto Zen Conference in Hawaii. Registration is now open.
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.
5 Thursdays: January 8 - February 5; 7-8:30 pm. A 5-class series on Zen meditation. Happy New Year!
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.