Henry Shukman
Zen Teacher, Author, Poet
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Meet Henry Shukman
About Henry
Henry is an authorized Zen Master in the Sanbo Zen lineage, and is spiritual director emeritus of Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In addition to teaching meditation, Henry is an award-winning poet and author, whose memoir One Blade of Grass recounts his own journey through meditation practice. His struggles and traumatic experiences as a youth, combined with a spontaneous awakening experience at 19, and many years of training under several teachers, paved the way for his developing a well-rounded approach to healing and awakening through meditation.
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Upcoming events
2026 Live Online Program
January 25, February 1, 8, 2026
Join Henry Shukman for a year-long online meditation program with four live Deep Dives, dharma talks, and community practice throughout 2026.
Caravan: Shedding the myth of perfection in practice
January 25, February 1, February 8, 2026
We’ll explore Rumi’s beloved poem about the journey of practice—reflecting on imperfection, return, and belonging in this three week Deep Dive with Henry.
Sitting with Original Love
Feb 13, 2026 — Feb 15, 2026
Join Henry and Roshi Joan Halifax, Ph.D., for an in-person retreat at Upaya exploring practice as a release into original love — a love grounded in appreciation and goodwill, expressed in our everyday lives.
Australia Tour
March 14, 18, 22-25, 28, 2026
In March 2026, Henry Shukman will be embarking on a teaching tour across Australia. Known for his warm, restful guidance and deep insight into awakening and Zen practice, Henry will be offering retreats, workshops, and public talks designed to support both beginners and experienced meditators.
Appearances
Sounds True Audio Originals
Henry Shukman guides us in laying the groundwork for our own awakening, weaving together beautiful guided meditations, personal stories, Zen teachings, poetry, and music. Each audio session peels back the illusion of self, bringing us home to the infinitely good, all-pervading, and all-encompassing love that is our true nature.
The Tim Ferriss Show
Zen, Tools for Awakening, Ayahuasca vs. Meditation, Intro to Koans, and Using Wounds as the Doorway.
The Tim Ferriss Show
20 Minutes of Calm, Plus the Strange and Powerful World of Koans
The Kevin Rose Show
Lessons from an Authentic Zen Master
