Abstract Gaelyn Godwin Roshi, Zen Buddhist Tradition Pay What You Can, suggested value $10For the month of April, the Rothko Chapel presented a meditation in the Zen Buddhist tradition on the 50th anniversary of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s assassination. Led by Gaelyn Godwin Roshi of Houston Zen Center, this session explored the practice of allowing ourselves to be fully present with the moment and will lift up MLK’s profound impact on equity, peace and justice.We enter...

Abstract Cathy Crouch, Zen Tradition Suggested donation $10This meditation introduces participants to a fundamental Buddhist practice, mindfulness of breathing. By cultivating awareness of our bodily sensations, emotions and thoughts, we can over time develop some freedom in how we respond to our life more in line with our intentions. Cathy Crouch is an assistant teacher with the Houston Zen Center. She began her meditation practice in 1975 and joined the Houston Zen community as it was...

Abstract Fali Engineer, Zoroastrian Tradition Pay What You Can, suggested value $10For the month of March, the Rothko Chapel presented a meditation in the Zoroastrian tradition. Led by Fali Engineer of the Zoroastrian Association of Houston, this session explored the contemplative practice of Ahura meditation.At present the demands of life are greater than our ability to cope. This results in stress, anxiety, fear and worry, affecting our health and well being. The best...

Abstract Vehishta Kaikobad, Zoroastrian Tradition Suggested donation $10This month's meditation will reflect upon the Zoroastrian scriptures (The Gathas), which focus on self-realization and spirituality through the use of good mind and actions. They stress purity of body, mind, and soul through following a path of righteousness. The Gathas are one of the world's most ancient religious texts. Mrs. Vehishta Kaikobad has been an educator for 25 years and also works as a teaching artist for...

Abstract Alejandro Chaoul, Ph.D., Bon-Buddhist Meditation Suggested donation $10Learn about meditation in the ancient Bon-Buddhist tradition of Tibet, and how it can be a "medicine" for our mind. Dr. Alejandro Chaoul is an assistant professor and director of education at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center's Integrative Medicine program, where he conducts research using mind-body techniques with cancer patients, holds group and individual meditation classes, and directs the education initiatives...

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Zen Buddhist Dharma Talk and Meditation Master Miao Tsan Suggested donation $10

Join Venerable Master Miao Tsan for a dharma talk and meditation from the Zen Buddhist tradition. Master Tsan is the abbot of Vairocana Zen Monastery, possesses profound insight into the essence of Zen and has dedicated himself to its propagation and practice. He travels extensively teaching on the practice of the Zen tradition. A book signing and reception follow the program.

Abstract Kinley Lange, Christian Contemplative Taize ConcertTaizé worship, originating from France, incorporates music and prayers with songs in many languages, including chants and icons from the Eastern Orthodox tradition. Kinley Lange has been working as a choral musician for almost 40 years, conducting children, youth, church, civic, and professional choirs. He was the founder and artistic director of Austin ProChorus, a chamber choir devoted to the music of living composers. In...

Abstract Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, Bon-Buddhist Tradition Suggested donation $10Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche leads participants in a Bon-Buddhist meditation. Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is a teacher of the Bon Tibetan religious tradition and is the founder and director of the Ligmincha Institute. At age 10, Tenzin Rinpoche was ordained as a monk at Menri Monastery near Dolanji, India. In 1986 he received his geshe degree, equivalent to a doctorate in philosophy from Western universities. Upon...

Abstract Kinley Lange, Christian Contemplative Taize Service Suggested donation $10Taizé worship, originating from France, incorporates music and prayers with songs in many languages, including chants and icons from the Eastern Orthodox tradition. The music emphasizes simple phrases, usually lines from Psalms or other pieces of Scripture, repeated and sometimes also sung in canon. Kinley Lange has been working as a choral musician for almost 40 years, conducting children, youth, church,...

Abstract Jerry Webber, Ph.D., Christian Tradition Suggested donation $10Contemplative prayer in the Christian tradition is an act of silent “centering” in which we receive, then let go of thoughts, ideas, and mental noise in order to attend to our deep interior connection with God, self, others, and the created world. Contemplative prayer offers a meditative framework for this receiving and letting go. For the last 23 years, Dr. Jerry Webber has given himself to the exploration of prayer...