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
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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Entering the Path of Practice
Feb 9
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Entering the Path of Practice
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February 9 - April 5 Module 3: Sangha
Enter Zen deeply, investigate the mind of daily life: sign up for Entering the Path of Practice (EPP), an advanced program of guided exploration, study and training.

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Zen Poetry - Daughters of Emptiness
Feb 10
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Zen Poetry - Daughters of Emptiness
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Series of 6 classes Mondays February 10 - March 17. 6:30-8:30 pm. Taught by Musō Constance Braden.

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5-Day Intensive Retreat with Tenshin Reb Anderson. Awakening to Light. Entering the Ocean of the Flower Adornment Scripture
Feb 18
retreat
5-Day Intensive Retreat with Tenshin Reb Anderson. Awakening to Light. Entering the Ocean of the Flower Adornment Scripture
retreat

Waiting List Open now. Awakening to Light. Entering the Ocean of the Flower Adornment Scripture: A 5-Day Intensive Retreat with Tenshin Reb Anderson. February 18-23, 2025.

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Introduction to Zen Meditation - In-Person Class Series
Mar 6
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Introduction to Zen Meditation - In-Person Class Series
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5 Thursdays: March 6 - April 3, 2025; 7-8:30 pm. A 5-class series on Zen meditation.

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Unwinding Our Karma
Mar 25
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Unwinding Our Karma
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Tuesdays, March 25 - April 22, 6:30-8:30 pm. Taught by Hōdō Zack Becker

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Awakening With Birds: A 3-Day Retreat Experience with Dharma Teacher Mary Carol Edwards and Stuart Nelson
Mar 28
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Awakening With Birds: A 3-Day Retreat Experience with Dharma Teacher Mary Carol Edwards and Stuart Nelson
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Awakening With Birds: A weekend of quiet meditation and observation of the lives of local birds.

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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

Para mas informacion favor de haga clik. Los esperamos!

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.