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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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 Whole Works: Reflections on Dōgen Zenji's Shōbōgenzo Zenki
Jun 14
class, event
The Whole Works: Reflections on Dōgen Zenji's Shōbōgenzo Zenki
class, event

Kokyo Henkel Roshi leads an exploration of one of Dōgen Zenji’s deep teachings on interconnectedness: The Whole Works: Zenki. Come to some or all of the events, everyone is welcome.

class, event
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
The Essential Dōgen - an Online Course
Jul 1
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The Essential Dōgen - an Online Course
class

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.

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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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10th Soto Zen Conference - Shoboji - Oahu, Hawaii
Oct 23
one day sitting
10th Soto Zen Conference - Shoboji - Oahu, Hawaii
one day sitting

10th Soto Zen Conference in Hawaii. Registration is now open.

one day sitting
Rohatsu Sesshin 2025
Dec 2
retreat, event
Rohatsu Sesshin 2025
retreat, event

Abbot Gaelyn Godwin and Rev. Seirin Tim Schorre lead Rohatsu Sesshin December 3-8 on the land at Auspicious Cloud: Zen Retreat Center. Waiting list now open.

retreat, event

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.