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.

Featured
A Zen Perspective on Civic Engagement
Apr 28
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A Zen Perspective on Civic Engagement
class

3-class series on Mondays. April 28-May 12. 6:30-8:30 pm. By Donation.

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Garden and Temple Care - Samu Day
May 10
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Garden and Temple Care - Samu Day
event

Garden and Temple Care at Houston Zen Center.

event
Introduction to Zen Meditation - In-Person Class Series
May 15
class
Introduction to Zen Meditation - In-Person Class Series
class

5 Thursdays: May 15 - June 12, 2025; 7-8:30 pm. A 5-class series on Zen meditation.

class
Exploring the HenderZen Formula for Conscious Self-Governance
May 16
event, retreat
Exploring the HenderZen Formula for Conscious Self-Governance
event, retreat

A Conscious Self-Governance Weekend Retreat at Auspicious Cloud Zen Retreat Center in Collaboration with Houston Zen Center

event, retreat
Intensive Practice Period of Every Day Life
May 18
retreat, event
Intensive Practice Period of Every Day Life
retreat, event

Intensive Practice Period led by Konjin Godwin. 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.

retreat, event
The Eight Understandings of the Great Person
May 20
class
The Eight Understandings of the Great Person
class

Series of 5 classes. Tuesdays. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Taught by Shuso Ryushin Dave Smith.

class
Sangha Day at Auspicious Cloud: Zen Retreat Center
Jun 7
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Sangha Day at Auspicious Cloud: Zen Retreat Center
event

Welcome the birds and creatures of Summer on the Land with a day of practice together.

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5-Day Sesshin - Practice Period of Everyday Life
Jun 24
retreat
5-Day Sesshin - Practice Period of Everyday Life
retreat

5-day sesshin June 24-29, 2025. concludes the Intensive Practice period. Registration closes Thursday, June 19 at noon.

retreat

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.