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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Tea With Dōgen - 2025
Jun 1
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Tea With Dōgen - 2025
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One of the chapters in the classic Zen text by Dōgen Zenji is referenced each week during the Sunday dharma talk.

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The Essential Dōgen - an Online Course
Jul 1
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The Essential Dōgen - an Online Course
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Series of 4 online classes. Tuesdays. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Taught by Kenkai Brandon Lamson.

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Mindful Self-Compassion. A 9-week class.
Jul 12
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Mindful Self-Compassion. A 9-week class.
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Mindful Self-Compassion. A 9-week class. Saturdays. This class is full and accepting applications for the waiting list.

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Ceremony of Formally Receiving the Bodhisattva Precepts
Jul 13
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Ceremony of Formally Receiving the Bodhisattva Precepts
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July 13, 2:00 pm. Ceremony for formally receiving the Bodhisattva Precepts. Celebrate with six new Bodhisattvas.

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Introduction to Zen Meditation - In-Person Class Series
Jul 31
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Introduction to Zen Meditation - In-Person Class Series
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5 Thursdays: July 31 - August 28, 2025; 7-8:30 pm. A 5-class series on Zen meditation.

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August 2: One Day Saturday Sesshin
Aug 2
one day sitting
August 2: One Day Saturday Sesshin
one day sitting

One Day Sesshin. Intensive Practice led by Lynn Snow, Lay Entrusted Dharma Teacher.

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What Happens in Zazen
Aug 5
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What Happens in Zazen
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Series of 6 Tuesday classes. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Taught by Sengetsu Tricia McFarlin.

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Becoming Yourself, a new book of Suzuki Roshi's dharma teachings
Aug 17
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Becoming Yourself, a new book of Suzuki Roshi's dharma teachings
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Jiryu Rutschman, co-Abbot of San Francisco Zen Center, and co-editor of Becoming Yourself, a new book of Suzuki Roshi’s teachings. At Houston Zen Center on tour to present this important new book. Order the book here from the San Francisco Zen Center book store.

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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.