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 and Zen with Dogen
Mar 9
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Tea and Zen with Dogen
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Explore Zen every Sunday through the writings of Dogen Zenji in the Treasury of the True Dharma Eye.

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Walking the Noble Eightfold Path
Apr 12
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Walking the Noble Eightfold Path
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Series of 6 classes Saturdays. April 12 - May 17. 1:30 - 3:00 pm. Taught by Yūhō Wade Maggert.

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Meet the International Center Staff
Apr 16
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Meet the International Center Staff
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April 17 @ 7 pm. Come meet and welcome the staff of the International Center of Soto Zen. Everyone is welcome.

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A Zen Perspective on Civic Engagement
Apr 28
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A Zen Perspective on Civic Engagement
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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
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Garden and Temple Care at Houston Zen Center.

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Introduction to Zen Meditation - In-Person Class Series
May 15
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Introduction to Zen Meditation - In-Person Class Series
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5 Thursdays: May 15 - June 12, 2025; 7-8:30 pm. A 5-class series on Zen meditation.

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Sangha Day at Auspicious Cloud: Zen Retreat Center
Jun 7
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Sangha Day at Auspicious Cloud: Zen Retreat Center
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Welcome the birds and creatures of Summer on the Land with a day of practice together.

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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

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.