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SUMMARY:Rothko Concert for Peace 2025
DESCRIPTION:Are you having trouble quieting the noise around you? Step into a morning of music and poetry that invites stillness\, reflection\, and peace\,\n\nJoin us for a contemplative morning of music and poetry\, presented in collaboration with Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) Houston. This special gathering will weave together the rich traditions of Indian classical music and the powerful voices of local poets\, offering a space for reflection\, connection\, and peace.\n\nJoin us for this moving celebration of peace\, where music and poetry converge to honor the spirit of the day.\n\nThe program will feature the internationally acclaimed Aditya Prakash Ensemble\, bringing the depth and beauty of Karnatik music—a South Indian tradition rooted in the intricate interplay of Raga (melody)\, Tala (rhythm)\, and Sahitya (lyrics). With Aditya Prakash on vocals\, Sruti Sarathy on violin\, and Rohan Krishnamurthy on mridangam\, the ensemble will share a dynamic blend of traditional repertoire\, contemporary interpretations\, and spontaneous improvisations—an experience both timeless and rare in Karnatik performance.\n\nAdding to this atmosphere of peace and creativity\, we will also hear original poetry from Houston Poet Laureate Reyes Ramirez and young voices from The Fay School\, whose words will invite us to reflect on unity\, harmony\, and hope.\n\nPay what you can\, $15 – $25\n\nFor more information and to reserve seats\, see https://rothkochapel.org/experience/events/register/2619
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/rothko-concert-for-peace-2025/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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SUMMARY:Meditative Moment for Families
DESCRIPTION:Bring the family to the Rothko Chapel for a mindfulness meditation using animal themed yoga poses\, breathing exercises\, and intention setting through drawing. As we transition from spring to summer\, take a moment to recalibrate emotions\, thoughts\, and actions through a nurturing and fun approach. In developing critical tools for overall well-being and mental health\, the class will end with a child centered meditation to reduce feelings of anxiety or negative self-talk\, instead refocusing on gratitude. \n\n\n\nAlign Mind has worked with various elementary schools in the Houston area and teaches mindfulness workshops at various organizations including The Children’s Museum\, Rice University\, UT Health\, and others.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/meditative-moment-for-families/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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SUMMARY:Night of Ideas featuring Dr. Peter Hotez  Presented with Villa Albertine & Institut Français
DESCRIPTION:Villa Albertine’s signature evening of arts and culture marathon\, “Night of Ideas” will take place from March 27 through April 6 across 20 US cities. The event invites thought leaders\, activists\, performers\, authors\, and academics to engage the public in late-night discussions addressing major global issues. This year’s unifying theme is “Common Ground\,” prompting participants to consider how we can commit to and protect what we have in common. How can we foster authentic interpersonal connection in an increasingly digital world? In a polarized political landscape\, where are our opportunities for dialogue? As extreme weather threatens our planet\, how can we preserve the land beneath our feet? Night of Ideas is presented by Villa Albertine and Albertine Foundation and coordinated worldwide by the Institut Français.\n\nThis year’s festival at the Rothko Chapel will include events exploring common ground in pursuit of health justice with performances and talks:\n5pm – “Connecting through Music & Medicine\,” Performance by Texas Medical Center Orchestra\n6pm – “Texas Through Women’s Minds\,” Talk by Prune Antoine\, French journalist-researcher & Current Artist in Residence with Villa Albertine\n6:45pm – “The Advocacy Power of Music & Poetry\,” Performance & Discussion with Toni Hickman & Sofia Heyl\nSpecial Thanks to Community Partner ReelAbilities\n7:30pm – “The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science\,” Talk by Dr. Peter Hotez\, epidemiologist & professor\n8:30pm – Reception & Book Signing with Dr. Peter Hotez
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/night-of-ideas-featuring-dr-peter-hotez-presented-with-villa-albertine-institut-francais/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Social
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SUMMARY:Annual MLK Birthday Observance "Sick of War: Discussion Health Impacts of US Militarism"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a timely conversation of the adverse health impacts of war and the US military-industrial complex. Keynote speaker David Vine will share a historical narrative of the relationship between the US economy and military imperialism\, including the ways this history has impacted our community health\, followed by a panel discussion with a doctor\, veteran and chaplain\, and medicine historian. \n\n\n\nEvent details:  \n\n\n\nhttps://www.rothkochapel.org/experience/events/register/2584
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/annual-mlk-birthday-observance-sick-of-war-discussion-health-impacts-of-us-militarism/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
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SUMMARY:Earth Day: Sustaining Climate Justice Action & Community Health with Youth Organizers
DESCRIPTION:This year’s observance will provide space for learning\, restoration and renewal through a conversation and meditative moment on sustaining action focused particularly on youth organizers working for climate justice and community health. \nInspired by the 2023 ruling in the Held v. Montana case on the state’s constitutional rights to health\, representatives from Our Children’s Trust including staff attorney David Schwartz and youth plaintiffs will share the development and success of this case\, and how their methods can be applied across the country. A community discussion will follow with Texas-based youth and grassroots activists including Chanté Davis (Sunrise Houston) and Armon Alex (Gulf of Mexico Youth Climate Summit) about the links between environmental and climate justice and community health\, moderated by Andre Segura\, VP of Litigation at Earthjustice. Reflection time will be facilitated by Tiffany Jin\, Co-Director of Houston Climate Justice Museum. \nSpecial thanks to Hershey Foundation for underwriting support
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-day-sustaining-climate-justice-action-community-health-with-youth-organizers/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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SUMMARY:Book Release | A Master Class on Being Human: A Black Christian & A Black Secular Humanist on Religion\, Race\, and Justice
DESCRIPTION:Beginning in 2020\, Brad Braxton and Anthony Pinn exchanged a series of email conversations that together form the basis for the book A Master Class on Being Human: A Black Christian and a Black Secular Humanist on Religion\, Race\, and Justice (Beacon Press 2023). In this time of marked polarization in our communal life\, the authors embarked on an experiment\, attempting in-depth discussions that probed their deep differences about serious topics\, with the ultimate goal of promoting constructive engagement\, enhanced understanding\, and more compassion among people with different identities\, beliefs\, and practices.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/book-release-a-master-class-on-being-human-a-black-christian-a-black-secular-humanist-on-religion-race-and-justice/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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SUMMARY:Meditation\, with a Side of Ginger  Rothko Chapel’s “Twelve Moments” series continues with Vipassana meditation
DESCRIPTION:Turn off your inner critic and learn to see the world in a new way at the Rothko Chapel.\nGinger Clarkson will be leading guided Vipassana meditation at 12 p.m. on Wednesday\, August 3 at the Rothko Chapel\, located at 3900 Yupon. Suggested donation is $10. \nVipassana is a meditation technique which requires internal and external attention. A practitioner consciously observes without judgment\, analysis or the attempt to change anything. \n“While neither grasping nor rejecting any observed stimulus or experience\, the hope is that the practitioner will gains insight through freedom from habitual responses\,” Rothko Chapel programs director Michelle Ashton explained. \nClarkson is a teacher of Vipassana meditation\, a board certified music therapist and a fellow of the Association for Music and Imagery. In addition to her private practice in Houston\, she trains students internationally in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music. \nClarkson studied at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California and serves as founding teacher of the Cholula Vipassana Sangha in the state of Puebla\, Mexico. She now leads the Insight Meditation Houston sangha at the First Unitarian Church.\n“Ginger Clarkson’s wealth of knowledge\, insight and perspective is vast\,” Ashton said. “We hope the community will join us for this great opportunity to learn about attentiveness and meditation at the Chapel.” \n“The event is a continuation of Rothko Chapel’s educational meditation series\, “Twelve Moments: Experiencing Spiritual and Faith Traditions\,” aimed at teaching spiritual practices to quiet\, center\, expand and renew the mind.\nThe “Twelve Moments” series is co-sponsored by Ligmincha Texas Institute\, The Jung Center of Houston\, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center\, and the Rothko Chapel. \nFor more information about the Rothko Chapel and the full calendar of upcoming programs\, workshops and events\, visit rothkochapel.org or call 713-524-9839.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/meditation-with-a-side-of-ginger-rothko-chapels-twelve-moments-series-continues-with-vipassana-meditation/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
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SUMMARY:Connect with Your Inner Self at the Rothko Chapel “Twelve Moments” Spiritual Series Continues with Jerry M. Ruhl
DESCRIPTION:Feeling directionless\, disconnected and adrift is an experience all too common for many in today’s fast-paced world.\nThe Rothko Chapel is working to change that – offering its Modern Meditation series as an antidote. \n“Twelve Moments: Experiencing Spiritual and Faith Traditions” is designed to help people learn spiritual practices to quiet\, center\, expand and renew their minds. \nThe next event will be led by Jerry M. Ruhl and is scheduled for noon on Wednesday\, May 4 at the Rothko Chapel\, located at 3900 Yupon. The suggested donation is $10. \nRuhl is a teacher\, author and psychologist in private practice. Earlier in life he worked as a journalist\, then managed communications for two major corporations. \nAt mid-life\, he felt he was moving in the wrong direction and began studying the works of Joseph Campbell and Carl Jung\, while observing spiritual practices in Japan\, Bali\, Thailand\, Nepal and India. \nRuhl earned his doctorate from Pacifica Graduate Institute\, working to develop a holistic model for coping with life-changing accidents and illness. \nHe was formerly a trustee of the C.G. Jung Society of Colorado and served for more than six years as executive director of the Jung Center of Houston. \nRuhl now presents seminars and workshops across the nation. He also conducts dream groups\, in which participants help interpret one another’s dreams in the tradition of Jung. \n“Dr. Ruhl’s wealth of knowledge\, experience and perspective are vast\,” Michelle Ashton\, public programs director for the Rothko Chapel\, said. “We hope the community will join us for this great opportunity to learn about meditation and spend time at the Chapel.” \nThe Twelve Moments series is co-sponsored by Ligmincha Texas Institute\, the Jung Center of Houston and M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.\nFor more information about the Rothko Chapel and the full calendar of upcoming programs\, workshops and events\, visit rothkochapel.org or call 713-524-9839. \n### \nAbout the Rothko Chapel \nThe Rothko Chapel is open to the public every day of the year at no charge and successfully interconnects art\, spirituality and compassionate action through a broad array of free public programs. Founded by Houston philanthropists Dominique and John de Menil\, the Chapel was dedicated in 1971 as an intimate sanctuary. Today it stands as a monument to art\, spirituality and human rights. As an independent non-profit\, non-governmental organization\, the Chapel depends on contributions from foundations and individuals to support its mission of creating a space for contemplation and dialogue on important issues.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/connect-with-inner-self-rothko-2016-05-04/
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CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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SUMMARY:Rejuvenate: Find Balance in the Bungalow
DESCRIPTION:Feeling stressed\, overwhelmed and disconnected? These emotions\, all too common for many\, were part of the inspiration behind the Rothko Chapel’s upcoming educational series “Rejuvenate: Find Balance in the Bungalow.” \nLed by experienced teachers\, these structured courses represent different approaches to meditation\, all aimed at centering and quieting the mind\, public programs director Michelle Ashton explained. \n“The Rejuvenate series is aimed at helping people find enrichment from awareness and mindfulness through meditation\,” she said. “We hope the community joins us to learn a variety of ways to cultivate relaxation or deepen their concentration through contemplative practices.” \nBeginning on April 5\, “Rejuvenate: Find Balance in the Bungalow” will run for six-weeks. The drop-in rate for an individual class is $12\, while admission to an entire series is $60. Participants may also purchase a pass to enjoy any class at any time for $100. \nGayle Ross DeGeurin will be leading classes at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays\, April 5 through May 10. There will be no class on April 12. A former chair of the Rothko Chapel board\, she will share practices and insights on meditation collected from her life. She is a student of Thich Naht Hanh and incorporates relaxation techniques from Erich Schiffman. \nAnn Friedman will teach a series at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays\, April 6 to May 11. A licensed psychologist\, she has studied meditation intensely for the last 10 years. She has a Mindfulness Facilitation Certificate from UCLA and teaches mindfulness practices that focus on attentiveness through sitting\, walking and mindful breathing. \nJoseph Newland will lead a series called “Exploring Inner Space” at 6 p.m. on Thursdays\, April 7 through May 12. He has meditated under many teachers over the years\, including Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan beginning in 1981. Breath\, energy\, and consciousness will be the constant theme of the classes – and even students with no experience in meditation will be able to join. \nThe fourth series will be led by Alejandro Chaoul at 8 a.m. on Fridays\, April 8 through May 13. Chaoul is assistant professor and director of education at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center’s Integrative Medicine program\, an associate faculty member at the McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics at University of Texas Medical School\, and is a board member and teacher of meditation and Tibetan yoga teacher at Ligmincha Texas Institute for the Tibetan Meditative and Healing Arts. He is also an advisor for the Rothko Chapel. If Alejandro is unavailable\, classes will be taught by Geshe Denma Gyaltsen\, resident teacher at Ligmincha Texas Institute. \nAll classes will be held at 1415 Sul Ross St in the Rothko Chapel Office Annex Bungalow. \nFor more information about the Rothko Chapel and the full calendar of upcoming programs\, workshops and events\, visit rothkochapel.org or call 713-524-9839. \n### \nAbout the Rothko Chapel \nThe Rothko Chapel is open to the public every day of the year at no charge and successfully interconnects art\, spirituality and compassionate action through a broad array of free public programs. Founded by Houston philanthropists Dominique and John de Menil\, the Chapel was dedicated in 1971 as an intimate sanctuary. Today it stands as a monument to art\, spirituality and human rights. As an independent non-profit\, non-governmental organization\, the Chapel depends on contributions from foundations and individuals to support its mission of creating a space for contemplation and dialogue on important issues.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/rejuvenate-find-balance-in-the-bungalow-spring2016/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
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SUMMARY:Confronting Inequality: Alternative Economies\, Resilient Communities
DESCRIPTION:The Rothko Chapel has scheduled a four-day symposium exploring economic inequality and ways communities can improve and sustain local economies. March 31-April 3 \n“Confronting Inequality: Alternative Economies\, Resilient Communities” is slated to start with the keynote at 7 p.m. on Thursday\, March 31. \nTerry Tempest Williams\, author\, conservationist and activist\, will serve as keynote. She is known for speaking out on behalf of taking an ethical stance on life – and frequently discusses the social implications of environmental issues\, which are social issues that ultimately become matters of justice. \n“Williams asks her audience to consider a different type of power\, one that could be redistributed equally\,” Rothko Chapel executive director David Leslie said. “She is a fascinating figure\, who has testified before Congress on women’s health issues\, been a guest at the White House and camped in the remote wilderness in Alaska and worked as a barefoot artist in Rwanda.” \nWilliams is currently the Annie Clark Tanner Scholar in Environmental Humanities at the University of Utah.\nThe conversation will continue in greater depth through interactive panel discussions – from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday\, April 1 and from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday\, April 2 and Sunday\, April 3. For a full schedule\, visit rothkochapel.org. \nA variety of noted speakers will delve into the relationship between economic inequality\, spirituality\, gender\, environmental sustainability\, systems of power\, oppression and art. \n“Each panel is diverse\, consisting of spiritual leaders\, academics\, activists\, and artists — in order to make sure the conversation is grounded in both theory and real-world applications\,” public programs director Michelle Ashton said. \nDavid Leslie added that the symposium is particularly timely. \n“With the nation experiencing the impact of economic inequality and the erosion of the middle class\, alternative economic and community development models have gained even greater attention\, particularly urban cooperative economies in cities like Houston and Detroit\, as well as cooperatives and rural communities throughout the country\,” he said. “This symposium presents an opportunity to bring together a broad range of thinkers to focus on creative\, effective responses to eliminating economic inequality.” \nLeslie explained that inequality is not only an economic and political problem – but also raises moral questions about interconnectedness in society. \n“In response to these questions\, innovative alternative economies are emerging locally\, nationally and globally that have the potential to create a more equitable\, socialy responsible and environmentally sustainable world\,” he said. “This symposium will offer an in-depth exploration of these ideas.” \nEach panel will be preceded by interactive experiences for the audience\, including meditation and poetry reading. Receptions will be held following the discussions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/confronting-inequality-alternative-economies-resilient-communities/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Human Rights & Criminal Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Aston":MAILTO:michelle.ashton(at)rothkochapel(dot).org
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