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.

Dharma Talk on by Gyōshin Dan Le. Long time member of Houston Zen Center, currently practicing with monastic vows, Gyōshin has returned to Houston for a visit.

Dharma Talk by Gayle Jika Klaybor, Shuso / Head Student, and co-Head of Practice of HZC.

Zen Priest Dōjin Sarah Emerson leads a day of intensive practice. Practice Period participants are encouraged to sign up for this day. Practicing together in a day of sesshin allows us to clarify our intention for the Summer Practice Period.

Opening of the Practice Period and Dharma Talk by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin, Abiding Teacher of HZC.

Dharma Talk by Kosho McCall, Zen teacher, former Abbot of Austin Zen Center.

Koun Franz is a Soto Zen priest. He leads practice at Zen Nova Scotia in Halifax, where he also works as deputy editor of Buddhadharma. His writings on parenting and Zen can be found at continuousmistake.com and nyoho.com.

Dharma Talk by Kagen Leo Golub, senior member of HZC, chair of finance committee. Leo is also a financial advisor and parent. He is devoted to caring for the land.

Dharma Talk by Rev. Hondo Dave Rutschman, Shuso/Head Student of the 2018-2019 Practice Period. Hondo is also a therapist in private practice, a grief counselor, and a parent to two children, and a poet and writer.