Best Mindfulness Courses In Houston Near Me

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Each week we will look at a different story that Buddha shared and find the inspiration we need for our own growth and change.


Happiness is a universal human desire. The Buddhist path offers a unique perspective on how to achieve lasting happiness.


In this public talk we will look at how meditation can lead on us on a path towards healing and can nurture more harmonious relationships.


This class will focus on practical techniques for developing concentration, mindfulness, and wisdom, and will provide a supportive environment for beginners and experienced meditators alike.

The practice of timeless Buddhist wisdom in the heart of Houston. Buddha’s most profound insight into the nature of the mind remains as revolutionary in our modern world as it was 2,500 years ago: the mind is the source of all happiness and suffering, all of it.

4worldlovers: “Mindfulness is about love and loving life. When you cultivate this love, it gives you clarity and compassion for life …” Jon Kabat Zinn


Mindfulness is essential for living well and living life as if it matters.


The awareness that arises when we bring open-hearted, non-judgmental attention into the present moment, allowing things to be as they are and acting compassionately toward ourselves and our experience.


It is an important key to reducing anxiety, depression, physical pain, and stress in our lives and society.

It gives the mind and body a chance to pause, gently face fears, let go of struggling with things we can’t change, and deepen our loving connection with the world around us.

Open to life’s joys and challenges, with greater ease and grace. Join a Mindful Living group or class.

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Mindful Being is now part of The Jung Center of Houston’s Mind Body Spirit Institute. Ann Friedman and Michele Pola can be reached through this link.

Being in the here and now with open, curious, kind attention;

Being with difficult emotions and understanding what they might be needing;

Letting go of our judgments of self and others and using discernment instead;

4worldlovers: It’s a simple, natural technique practiced 20 minutes twice each day while sitting comfortably with the eyes closed.

Transcendental Meditation — brought to the West in 1959 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi — is an ancient technique that's easy to learn and enjoyable to practice. It's not a religion, philosophy, or lifestyle. Over ten million people have learned it — people of all ages, cultures, and religions.

Have you ever tried to meditate, and found you couldn’t do it because your mind is too active — or maybe the technique was uncomfortable in some way?

It’s a common experience because almost all techniques involve some kind of control or focus.

This is what makes the TM technique completely different — it’s so easy and enjoyable that anyone can do it, even children with ADHD.

Interestingly, it’s effective because it’s completely effortless. The TM technique uses the natural tendency of the mind to automatically draw your attention inward, through quieter and quieter levels of thought, until you experience your own innermost nature — the most peaceful and silent level of your mind.

The TM technique's benefits start right away, and keep growing. Hundreds of independent research studies have found major increases in calmness, creativity, energy, clarity of mind, and happiness.

Other techniques involving control (concentration or focus) or monitoring (mindfulness) tend to keep your awareness on the surface — on the active level of your mind.

4worldlovers: Houston Zen Center is an urban refuge for the study and practice of Zen meditation in the heart of Houston. Auspicious Cloud Retreat Center is a rural refuge one hour West of Houston for more intensive study and practice of Zen. Retreat space for compatible groups is available throughout the year.

The Abbot, Senior Teachers and members of the Center offer classes and retreats throughout the year for beginners and advanced meditators. The center offers traditional Zen practice, as well as teachings on mindfulness, gardening and Tai Chi. The Center’s members come from all walks of life and all faith traditions. The Center has re-opened for in-person events, for fully vaccinated participants. You are also welcome to join Zazen and the weekend program via the remote links in the Zoom Zendo. This is an important time of practice, and this Center is following the guidelines for safely practicing together in person. Please explore the links for zoom on the Zoom Zendo page.

If you are new to Zen or meditation, and you are fully vaccinated, you are welcome to attend the one-hour introduction to Zen meditation from 6:30 - 7:30 on the First Wednesday of each month. RSVP to Stephen. We will welcome up to 18 participants to the First Wednesday class.

Auspicious Cloud Retreat Center, formerly known as Margaret Austin Center, now a part of Houston Zen Center, provides retreats for Zen practitioners as well as compatible groups.

To find out more about the retreat center and our policies and opportunities for renting space, explore here.

Upcoming and recorded Dharma Talks. Houston Zen Center features dharma talks by the Abbot and Senior Teachers as well as prominent visiting Teachers. Recordings are available for download and podcasts.

The daily schedule of meditation at Houston Zen Center. Zazen periods, walking meditation and dharma events.

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"Dana helped me reconnect with myself. I'm the person who has it "together." But years of stress caused an energy blockage. First, this looked like becoming very structured and less creative and eventually became physical with antsy behavior and chest tension. Through a series of virtual one-on-ones, she taught me practical skills to become more connected to my entire self - not just what was happening in my head but noticing how my body was reacting to emotions. I went from feeling restricted to re-welcoming my child-self back into my daily life. She helped me identify my core values that I now confidently live through. I enjoy learning how to meditate and engaging in life with more intention and attention. Dana is a wonderful listener and creates a safe space, which allowed me to venture down into the depths of my soul. This guided self-exploration rekindles the spirit that is a true beacon for a living!"

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