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.
September 6 - October 31, 2026 Module 2: Dharma
Enter Zen deeply, investigate the mind of daily life: sign up for Establishing the Path of Practice (EPP), an advanced program of guided exploration, study and training.
6 Tuesdays, September 8 - October 13, 2026
Garden and Temple Care at Houston Zen Center. Bid farewell to August and welcome Houston Autumn together.
A day of Intensive Practice led by Shōjin Vicki Glenn, Zen Priest and the co-Head of Practice of Houston Zen Center.
Mindful Self-Compassion Online Course. An 8-week series. Saturdays, October 3 - November 21.
Welcome the birds and creatures of Autumn on the Land with a day of practice together.
Mondays, October 19 - November 9, 6:30-8:30 pm. Taught by Hōdō Zack Becker
4 Tuesdays, October 27-November 17, 6:30-8:30 pm. Taught by Jika Gayle Klaybor
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.
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.
