Recorded Dharma Talks at the Zen Center.
Dharma Talk by Hokyo Louise Dreyfus, former co-Head of Practice (Tanto) of Zen Center. Louise is also a therapist in private practice and one of the original members/founders of HZC.
Dharma Talk by Kaz Tanahashi Kaz is one of the most important translators of Dōgen Zenji of our time.He is an artist, calligrapher, poet, and peace activist.
Dharma Talk by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin, Abiding Teacher of HZC.
Dharma Talk by Rev. Seirin Tim Schorre. Tim is a Zen Priest, an architect, an assistant teacher at Houston Zen Center, and will be leading the 2022 Entering the Path of Practice Program.
Dharma Talk by Gayle Jika Klaybor, most recent former Shuso / Head Student, and current co-Head of Practice of HZC.
How to Know the Path as You WalkIn this Zen retreat, we will include the practices of walking the land, opening awareness to sky and clouds, and sitting together in stillness. Grass, trees, walls, tiles, and pebbles all engage in Buddha activity. We will join our practice with the surrounding landscape, a landscape of trees, grasses and sentient beings. The schedule for each day alternates sitting and walking meditation, including walking outdoors, and mindful meals. All accommodations are shared. Meals and accommodations are included in the price.
How to Know the Path as You WalkIn this Zen retreat, we will include the practices of walking the land, opening awareness to sky and clouds, and sitting together in stillness. Grass, trees, walls, tiles, and pebbles all engage in Buddha activity. We will join our practice with the surrounding landscape, a landscape of trees, grasses and sentient beings. The schedule for each day alternates sitting and walking meditation, including walking outdoors, and mindful meals. All accommodations are shared. Meals and accommodations are included in the price.
Dharma Talk by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin, Abiding Teacher of HZC.
Dharma Talk by Guo Gu, founder and teacher of the Tallahassee Chan Center in Florida. Join the Cloud Zendo Dharma Talk here.Our natural awakening—or buddha-nature—is inherent within all of us and waiting to be realized. Buddha-nature has the qualities of both silence and illumination, and by working with silent illumination meditation you can find your own awakening. Guo Gu introduces you to the significance and methods of this practice through in-depth explanations and guided instructions. To help establish a foundation for realizing silent illumination, he has translated twenty-five teachings from the influential master Hongzhi Zhengjue into English, accompanied by his personal commentary. Silent Illumination will be an indispensable resource for meditators interested in beginning or deepening their silent illumination practice.Guo Gu is a Chan teacher, author, and Buddhist scholar. He is the founder and teacher of the Tallahassee Chan Center in Florida and founder of the socially engaged intra-denominational Buddhist organization, Dharma Relief (DharmaRelief.org). As one of the few teachers carrying on the living wisdom of Chan Buddhism in the West and as the trainer of all Western Dharma teachers in the Dharma Drum Lineage of Master Sheng Yen (1931-2009), Guo Gu has a unique ability to bring profound Buddhist doctrines to life through concrete methods of practice. His teachings have touched the hearts of many students across the globe where he leads multi-day, intensive Chan retreats in different countries. His personal website is www.guogulaoshi.com.Shop for a copy of Silent Illumination from Shambhala Publications, here.
Dharma Talk by Doshin Andrew Chaney. Andrew's dharma name is Doshin, Earth Spirit. He serves on the Board of Directors of HZC, and assists the head sewing teacher in the instruction of those who are preparing to receive the Bodhisattva Precepts.
Dharma Talk by Kyoshin Anna Gonzalez. Anna's dharma name is Kyoshin, Bridge of Truth. She is on the Board of Directors of HZC, and is a long-time student of Zen.
Dharma Talk by Teijo Munnich, founder of Great Tree Zen Women's Temple. Join the Cloud Zendo Dharma Talk here.Reverend Teijo Munnich is a Dharma Heir of Dainin Katagiri Roshi and a certified Soto Zen Priest, ordained in 1981. She received formal training at Hokyoji in Minnesota, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center in California, and Hosshinji Sodo in Japan. About 1983, she began to envision a residential practice center and community and at its heart, a zen residential practice for women. This came to be Great Tree Zen Women's Temple, incorporated in 2004. After an exacting search, a location was found with suitable space, and Great Tree opened her doors in 2005 in Alexander, NC. She also serves as teacher for the Zen Center of Asheville and the Charlotte Zen Meditation Society.
Dharma Talk by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin, Abiding Teacher of HZC.
Dharma Talk by Sengetsu Tricia McFarlin, Zen priest and past president of HZC.
Dharma talk by Zen priest Gyōzan Royce Johnson. Gyōzan is the president of the Board of Directors of HZC, and an assistant priest in residence at the Center.
Dharma Talk by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin, Abiding Teacher of HZC.
Dharma talk by Zengetsu Vicki Glenn, Soto Zen Priest, and co-Tanto / Head of Practice of HZC.
Deepen meditation practice and gather the mind during this Virtual day of intensive meditation practice led by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin.
Dharma Talk by Zen teacher Zenshin Greg Fain Roshi. Zenshin is a dharma heir of Sojun Mel Weitsman. He has lived and trained at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center for many years. He served as the Tanto/Head of Practice for many years and is currently serving as the Treasurer.
Dharma talk by Assistant Teacher of HZC Shinji Mary Carol Edwards. Mary Carol is a landscape designer, wetlands restoration expert, and owner/founder of Green Star Wetland Plant Farm.
Dharma Talk by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin, Abiding Teacher of HZC.
Zen Meditation, Great CompassionCompassion is the wondrous enactment of Zen Meditation which frees all beings.Zen is about relationship, and compassion is the full expression of our true relationship. Join the retreat to hear the teachings of this distinguished teacher.Led by Tenshin Reb Anderson RoshiSenior Dharma Teacher of San Francisco Zen Center and Founder of Houston Zen CenterFive Day Retreat
Zen Meditation, Great CompassionCompassion is the wondrous enactment of Zen Meditation which frees all beings.Zen is about relationship, and compassion is the full expression of our true relationship. Join the retreat to hear the teachings of this distinguished teacher.Led by Tenshin Reb Anderson RoshiSenior Dharma Teacher of San Francisco Zen Center and Founder of Houston Zen CenterFive Day Retreat
Zen Meditation, Great CompassionCompassion is the wondrous enactment of Zen Meditation which frees all beings.Zen is about relationship, and compassion is the full expression of our true relationship. Join the retreat to hear the teachings of this distinguished teacher.Led by Tenshin Reb Anderson RoshiSenior Dharma Teacher of San Francisco Zen Center and Founder of Houston Zen CenterFive Day Retreat
Zen Meditation, Great CompassionCompassion is the wondrous enactment of Zen Meditation which frees all beings.Zen is about relationship, and compassion is the full expression of our true relationship. Join the retreat to hear the teachings of this distinguished teacher.Led by Tenshin Reb Anderson RoshiSenior Dharma Teacher of San Francisco Zen Center and Founder of Houston Zen CenterFive Day Retreat
Zen Meditation, Great CompassionCompassion is the wondrous enactment of Zen Meditation which frees all beings.Zen is about relationship, and compassion is the full expression of our true relationship. Join the retreat to hear the teachings of this distinguished teacher.Led by Tenshin Reb Anderson RoshiSenior Dharma Teacher of San Francisco Zen Center and Founder of Houston Zen CenterFive Day Retreat
Dharma Talk by Keisen Lynn Snow, PhD. Lynn is a long-time member of Houston Zen Center. She leads a group of meditators in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where she is also a professor of psychology.
Dharma Talk by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin, Abiding Teacher of HZC.
Dharma Talk by Zen teacher Shinchi Linda Galijan Roshi. Shinchi is a dharma heir of Sojun Mel Weitsman. She began practicing Buddhism in 1984, and was ordained by Sojun Roshi in 2004. She is a licensed clinical psychologist, and a long-time yoga practitioner. She is the Tanto, head of practice, of Tassajara Zen Mountain Center.
Dharma Talk by Zen priest Choro Antonaccio.Choro began formal Zen practice in 1999 at Chapel Hill Zen Center, where she was lay and priest ordained by Josho Pat Phelan Roshi. Choro also trained at Tassajara, Green Gulch Farm, and City Center. She moved from North Carolina to Texas last year, and currently serves as Tanto / Head of Practice at Austin Zen Center.Note: Apologies for some Zoom connection trouble during this talk. You may notice parts have been clipped out, this was only discussion about the connection.
Zen Priests Seirin Tim Schorre and Gyōzan Royce Johnson lead a day of intensive practice. Practicing together in a day of sesshin allows us to continue to develop and deepen practice. The sesshin will be in-person for fully vaccinated participants. A zoom link will be provided for those who are unable to attend in person. The cut off date for signing up is Friday morning October 8 at 11 am. Otherwise, it is not possible to guarantee sending the zoom link to late sign ups. The day will be focused on zazen and the practice of opening the mind and heart. Zazen can ground and support us, everyone around us, and the whole world, allowing us to open to the teachings of wisdom and compassion. The day includes zazen (sitting meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), a dharma talk with discussion, and breaks for meals.
Dharma Talk by Kōun Matt Brownlie, a senior member of HZC, parent and musician.
Contemplations to Kindle Devotion for PracticeIn this retreat, we will include the practices of remembering again and again the rarity and opportunity of human life; the impermanence of life; the infallibility of karmic cause and effect; and the discontent of habitual grasping. As Kokyo Roshi describes: When we engage in these practices, we naturally turn towards Buddha-Dharma - whether we are just beginning on the path or seeking inspiration after many years. Led by Kokyo Henkel RoshiKokyo Roshi is the former Abiding Teacher of Santa Cruz Zen Center in Santa Cruz, California and a dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson.
Contemplations to Kindle Devotion for PracticeIn this retreat, we will include the practices of remembering again and again the rarity and opportunity of human life; the impermanence of life; the infallibility of karmic cause and effect; and the discontent of habitual grasping. As Kokyo Roshi describes: When we engage in these practices, we naturally turn towards Buddha-Dharma - whether we are just beginning on the path or seeking inspiration after many years. Led by Kokyo Henkel RoshiKokyo Roshi is the former Abiding Teacher of Santa Cruz Zen Center in Santa Cruz, California and a dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson.
Contemplations to Kindle Devotion for PracticeIn this retreat, we will include the practices of remembering again and again the rarity and opportunity of human life; the impermanence of life; the infallibility of karmic cause and effect; and the discontent of habitual grasping. As Kokyo Roshi describes: When we engage in these practices, we naturally turn towards Buddha-Dharma - whether we are just beginning on the path or seeking inspiration after many years. Led by Kokyo Henkel RoshiKokyo Roshi is the former Abiding Teacher of Santa Cruz Zen Center in Santa Cruz, California and a dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson.
Dharma Talk by Musō Constance Braden
Dharma talk by Sanran Maite Leal. Maite is a senior member of HZC. She is an art protector and restorer at MFAH. Her Dharma Names means Orchid of the Mountains.
Kent Rutter is a long-time member of Houston Zen Center. He will be giving his Way Seeking Mind talk, his first dharma talk. Kent's Dharma Name means Luminous Ocean.
Sally Meiya Muñoz is a senior member of Houston Zen Center. She taught at Duchesne Academy for 30 years, where she began a program to teach mindfulness to second, third, and fourth graders. Her dharma names means Luminous Night.
Dharma Talk by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin, Abiding Teacher of HZC.
Dharma Talk by Zen Priest Colin Gipson, Abiding Teacher of San Antonio Zen Center.
Dharma Talk by Shindō Neely Atkinson. Neely's dharma name is Shindō, Heart of the Way. He is a science teacher and a long-time student of Zen.
Dharma Talk by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin, Abiding Teacher of HZC.
Dharma Talk by Rev. Seirin Tim Schorre. Tim is a Zen Priest, an architect, an assistant teacher at Houston Zen Center, and will be leading the 2021 Entering the Path of Practice Program.
Deepen meditation practice and gather the mind during this 5-day intensive meditation practice led by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin and Shuso Jika Gayle Klaybor.
Deepen meditation practice and gather the mind during this 5-day intensive meditation practice led by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin and Shuso Jika Gayle Klaybor.
Deepen meditation practice and gather the mind during this 5-day intensive meditation practice led by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin and Shuso Jika Gayle Klaybor.
Deepen meditation practice and gather the mind during this 5-day intensive meditation practice led by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin and Shuso Jika Gayle Klaybor.
Deepen meditation practice and gather the mind during this 5-day intensive meditation practice led by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin and Shuso Jika Gayle Klaybor.
Dharma talk by Zengetsu Vicki Glenn, Soto Zen Priest, and co-Tanto / Head of Practice of HZC.
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