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
Join Meditation March
Sign up for the 30-day challenge and notice how a consistent meditation practice can change your life.
When you sign up you’ll receive a welcome email and personal notes from Dr Chatterjee and Henry throughout the month.
Sweeping the yard: Integrating practice with everyday life
April 19, April 26, May 3, 2026
In this online Deep Dive with Henry, discover the sacred in the ordinary – how chores, work, and relationships become gateways to presence and awakening.
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.
Exploring The Way
May 19–24, 2026
Join Henry for a residential retreat near Santa Cruz, CA. During this retreat, we’ll discover what it means to explore The Way.
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.
Feel Better, Live More
Healing the Body with Meditation: Simple Daily Practices For Health & Happiness with Henry Shukman
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
