WuDang Mountain 18 Form Tai Chi
Asia Society Texas Center 1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TXPresented by Texas Asia Society in collaboration with Living Well Therapies. This is a beginner course in WuDang Mountain 18 Form Tai Chi. In a practice that Harvard refers to as “meditation in motion”, this course will provide a basic introduction to the value of Tai Chi for its 21st century practical applications to reduce [...]
Do We Still Know How to Be Good Citizens?
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 1001 Bissonnet St., Houston, TXAmericans talk a lot about the importance of good citizenship. But what does it mean to be a good citizen? By many measures, we may be falling short. American voter turnout is low compared to other nations, and in online discussion we’re quick to attack others who disagree with our point of view. How have Americans defined and [...]
Twelve Moments: Experiencing Spiritual and Faith Traditions – Buddhism
Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon Street, Houston, TXMyokei Shonin, Buddhist Meditation. Current Bishop of the Nichiren Order of North America [NONA], Myokei Caine-Barrett is also Resident Priest and Guiding Teacher of the Nichiren Buddhist Sangha of Texas and Myoken-ji Temple. She is the first Western woman in the world, and first person of African-Japanese descent, to be ordained in the Nichiren Shu [...]
2017 Tapestry Gala to Honor Shell Oil Company
Hilton Americas-Houston 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, TXInterfaith Ministries for Greater Houston’s (IM) signature event, the Tapestry Gala, is fast approaching and there is still time to join us for this festive evening benefiting IM’s programs, including feeding homebound seniors and serving refugees fleeing violence and persecution in their home countries. This year’s gala salutes Shell Oil Company, one of the community’s [...]
Tai Chi by the Reflecting Pool
Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon Street, Houston, TXTai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art whose physical practice offers general health benefits, stress management, increased energy, and improved physical mobility. The physical and meditative aspects of Tai Chi, which uses slow, repetitive movements, are recognized as relieving the physical effects of stress on the body and mind. Led by instructor Henderson Smith, [...]
Fighting Hunger Together
Maryam Islamic Center 504 Sartartia Road, Houston, TXMaryam Islamic Center is partnering with the Islamic Society of Greater Houston (ISGH) and the Houston Food Bank to help feed people and families in need irrespective of faith and not limited to the homeless population. Please share this information widely within your communities. Fresh produce and groceries will be available. First come, first served. [...]
Humanistic Buddhism Reading Class: “The Noble Eight-fold Path, The Way to the End of Suffering” by Bhikkhu Bodhi
Chung Mei Buddhist Temple 12550 Jebbi Lane, Stafford, TXChung Mei Buddhist Temple is extremely happy to host Mr. James Chao as he shares his study experience with us on the book “The Noble Eightfold Path, The Way to the End of Suffering.” On Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. starting May 6th through July 1st, he will give us guidance and special [...]
Menilfest: Anecdote of the Spirit and Walk
Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon Street, Houston, TXThe Menil Collection and surrounding nonprofit organizations present their annual Menilfest community arts festival, a free afternoon of exhibitions, performances, and readings that extends across the Menil neighborhood. The Gulf Coast Indie Book Fair (produced By Gulf Coast: A Journal of Literature and Art) features literary journals and small-press books alongside local booksellers. For more [...]
2017 Arson Awareness Week: Prevention at Houses of Worhip
The theme of this year's National Arson Awareness Week (AAW) is Arson Prevention at Houses of Worship. Between 1996 and 2015, about half of all reported fire incidents at houses of worship were arson, which makes this very important for them and their communities. The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) has available numerous resources focusing on [...]
(Church & Society Series) The Central Presbyterian Mission Endowment Fund Grant for Memory Care Facilities at Bayou Manor
St. Philip Presbyterian Church 4807 San Felipe St., Houston, TXCompassion, generosity, and serving those who life has marginalized are central tenets of many faith and philosophical traditions. This series of talks raises awareness and provides opportunities to put social justice into practice. Explore how Bayou Manor is using "Music and Memory" to enhance the quality of life and dignity of those with dementia and [...]