[Discussion-AZC] Fwd: Houston Zen Center Event

[Barbara Kohn]

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> From: James Drew <info at jamesdrew.net>
> Date: March 29, 2008 7:20:11 PM CDT
> To: kohnbarbara at austin.rr.com
> Subject: Houston Zen Center Event
> Reply-To: info at jamesdrew.net
>
> Four Days With Kazuaki Tanahashi
> Calligrapher
>
> Artist
>
> Activist
>
> Translator
>
> Events include:
> Public Lecture
> Reception and Silent Auction
> Calligraphy Workshop
> Dharma Talk
> April 24-27, 2008
>
>
> Greetings!
>
> Please join us at the Houston Zen Center as we host world-renowned  
> calligrapher, artist, peace activist, and translator, Kazuaki  
> Tanahashi, from April 24 through 27, 2008.  During Kaz's visit to  
> Houston, HZC will sponsor several events including a reception and  
> silent auction of Kaz's art work and calligraphy, two public dharma  
> talks, and a one-day calligraphy workshop.  I hope you can make  
> plans to attend one (or more) of these great events.  We look  
> forward to seeing you there!
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
> James Drew
>
> Public Lecture
> Avalokiteshvara-One Helps All To Awaken
>
> Kaz will present a Dharma Talk on Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva  
> of Compassion.  This lecture is open to the public.
>
> Where & When
> Houston Zen Center
> April 24, 2008
> 7:00 PM
> Reception and Silent Auction
>
> Friday, April 25 at 7:00 PM
>
> An Evening Reception and Silent Auction featuring ideographs  
> related to the Heart Sutra by Kaz Tanahashi will be held on Friday  
> evening, April 25, 2008 at 7:00 PM. The Heart Sutra contains the  
> core teachings of Zen. Kaz will be creating new works all evening.   
> The sale of Kaz's calligraphy made during the Reception and Silent  
> Auction will benefit the Houston Zen Center.  Additionally, Kaz  
> will display and sell some of his other artwork.  This is an event  
> you will not want to miss!
>
> Healing with the Brush
> Kaz has guided us in calligraphy three times before at HZC, and  
> this will be his first visit to our new center. With this class,  
> Kaz will explore the healing powers of calligraphy in black & white  
> and color. Beginners are welcome.  Art supplies will be provided.
>
> Where & When
> Houston Zen Center
> Saturday, April 26
> 9:00AM-4:00PM
>
> The cost for the workshop will be $50; $60 with lunch.
> HZC members: $25, $35 with lunch.
> Dharma Talk
> Dogen Zenji
>
> Please join us on Sunday morning, April 27, for a dharma talk given  
> by Kaz Tanahashi.  Kaz is an important translator of Zen founder  
> Dogen Zenji and has just completed a translation of Dogen's  
> Treasury of the True Dharma Eye (Shobogenzo).  This talk is open to  
> the public.
>
> Where & When
> Houston Zen Center
> Sunday, April 27
> 9:45 AM
>
> Houston Zen Center is a place to practice meditation in the Zen  
> tradition.  Houston Zen Community members come from all walks of  
> life.  The Center offers daily meditation, classes on Buddhism,  
> including Introduction to Meditation as well as advanced classes,  
> workshops, meditation retreats, and frequent dharma talks.  The  
> Center's schedule of meditation is posted and is open to everyone.
>
> Houston Zen Center
> 1605 Heights Blvd.
> Houston, Texas 77008
> 713.869.1952
>
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