Zen Meditation & Study Group - DFW

06/06/2026

On Sunday, June 14, Dharma Master Ven. Jiangong, Abbot of Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery, will lead a special three-part Zen Buddhism Practice Series in Frisco, Texas, offering participants an immersive journey into mindfulness through sitting, eating, and walking meditation. All events are open to all levels, with refreshments and cushions provided for the sitting session and a plant-based meal included for mindful eating.

🧘 Guided Sitting Meditation

Date: Sunday, June 14
Time: 2:00 pm
Location:📍Frisco Public Library 8000 Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034 - Meeting Room 1

Join us for a tranquil afternoon of guided Buddhist meditation and Dharma discussion suitable for all levels. Refreshments and cushions will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own.

🍽️ Mindful Eating

Date: Sunday, June 14
Time: 5:00 pm
Location:📍MyThai & Vegan 6363 Dallas Parkway #106, Frisco, TX 75034.

Join us for an engaging, flavorful, and eye-opening experience where you’ll learn to savor every bite with intention and joy. Enjoy a delicious plant-based meal while discovering simple ways to bring mindfulness to your dining table.

🚶Peaceful Walking

Date: Sunday, June 14
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Kaleidoscope Park

Meet up Location: 📍The Monarch Hall Park 3101 Ga***rd Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034.

You can park at The Monarch Hall Park's parking garage at 3101 Ga***rd Parkway. Save the parking ticket and we'll walk you to the reception to waive the parking fee.

👉Sign up for one or more of our Zen practices here:
https://forms.gle/RE5Zzth6aB1dWH1U6

06/04/2026

On May 10th, we had the distinct honor of once again hosting Venerable Jian-Gong Shih (Shifu) from the Chung Tai International Retreat Center 中台國際禪修中心 (Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery). Shifu compassionately expounded the Dharma and provided invaluable guidance on meditation in stillness and while in motion.

In a joint celebration of Mother's Day, the Abbot graciously taught us the importance of mindful eating, emphasizing how cultivating awareness during our meals can deepen our spiritual practice and daily wellness. To help us integrate these teachings into our daily lives, our host, Chuan Ying, prepared and distributed a practical mindful-eating tracker worksheet.

We are incredibly grateful to Shifu and everyone who joined us for this meaningful day of reflection, community, and gratitude.

Please find a few pictures from the event below:

04/26/2026

Dear Friends,

We regret to inform you that due to an unforeseen COVID situation, the Guided Meditation Workshop and Mindful Eating Workshop originally scheduled for April 26th has been canceled. Please join us for our future classes:

Level 1B Meditation Class on Saturdays, May 2nd - June 27th, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at 925 111th St., Arlington, TX 76011.
👉Sign up here: https://forms.gle/nEyrvR6UMWs6kFzy5
*To access Zoom meetings and make-up class recordings you will need to register for the class.

Take care and hope to see you again soon!

🙏With gratitude,

Yin, Coordinator

DFW Zen Meditation & Study Group

☸️ Dharma Instructor 教授法師: 德州寶塔禪寺住持見工法師 Ven. Jiangong, Abbot of Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery 📅 Event Dates 活動日期 : Sunday, 4/26/2026 (EVENT POSTPONED - PLEASE JOIN US ON MAY 24TH) 📋Agenda 活動表 : 2:00 - 4:00 pm – Guided Buddhist Meditation Worksh...

04/12/2026

We are so happy to welcome our members back for a new semester of Level 1 meditation! Please join us in person as we begin our journey together on April 26th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you at our Arlington location: 925 111th St., Arlington, TX 76011.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. See you all again soon!

Dharma joy,

03/22/2026

On March 9th, Venerable Jiangong, Abbot of Chung Tai International Retreat Center 中台國際禪修中心, received a warm welcome from Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra at Hoang Dao Vipassana Center (The Ancient Sacred Buddhist Scripture Stupas Bảo Tháp Tàng Kinh Thánh Điển). Accompanying the Abbot were several disciples of the Three Jewels, who were also graciously received and shown warm hospitality.

Out of compassion, Ven. Bhikkhu Paññākāra graciously took time from his busy schedule to give us a tour of the Buddha Hall, grand kitchen, and meditation garden. We found the future site of the Dhammacetiya project to be especially peaceful and inspiring.

We wish Hoang Dao Vipassana Center great success with their Dhammacetiya groundbreaking ceremony on Vesak Day!

Here are some photos taken during our visit to the Vipassana Center:

03/20/2026

🙂 Sweet Dew of the Dharma – Purification and Elevation: The Essence of Chan (Zen)

Chan means to purify and elevate the mind, from the coarse to the refined, from the relative to the absolute.

── Words of Wisdom from Grand Master Weichueh 🙏

🙂 甘露法語 - 【淨化與提升：禪的真義】

禪的意義就是心的淨化與提升，由粗到細，由相對達到絕對。

── 惟覺安公老和尚法語 🙏

03/20/2026

On March 8th, we had the honor of welcoming Venerable JianGong Shifu from Chung Tai International Retreat Center 中台國際禪修中心 to continue teaching the Five Precepts and emphasizing the importance of upholding them in daily life. He offered a deeper exploration of their practical application, illustrating how these principles can guide our actions, thoughts, and relationships. Through clear explanations and meaningful examples, he highlighted the positive outcomes that arise from living in alignment with the precepts, including greater clarity, compassion, and inner stability.

The teachings followed a session of sitting meditation, allowing participants to cultivate stillness and awareness. This transitioned into mindful walking meditation, where we practiced maintaining presence and attentiveness with each step.

Later, we gathered with participants at River Legacy Park, where Shifu led a session of Qigong. Through gentle, flowing movements, we were guided to connect breath, body, and mind in harmony. The day concluded with a mini peace walk, offering an opportunity to carry mindfulness into motion and share a sense of calm, unity, and intention with the surrounding community. Here are a few captured moments:

02/27/2026

On February 6th and 7th, Venerable JianGong of Chung Tai International Retreat Center (Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery) visited to share the teachings of the Buddha and guide us through various sitting meditation techniques. He also led walking meditation and Qigong movements, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness in motion.

Out of compassion for the DFW community, he tirelessly answered questions during our vegan dinner gathering, recounting stories from ancient times with clarity and precision.

In his continued commitment to spreading the benefits of Zen meditation, Venerable JianGong will return on March 8th to lead a guided meditation session, followed by a mini peace walk at River Legacy Park

02/27/2026

Dear Dharma Friends,

Amituofo! With heartfelt gratitude and sincerity, we would like to invite you to join our March meditation events on Sunday, March 8. All activities will be led by Ven. Jiangong, Abbot of Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery (德州寶塔禪寺住持 見工法師) free of charge.

March Buddhist Meditation Events by DFW Zen Meditation & Study Group

📆 Event date: Sunday, March 8

♦︎ 2:00 - 4:00 pm – Guided Buddhist Meditation Workshop
📍 925 111th St., Arlington, TX 76011.

Guided Sitting Meditation | Walking Meditation | Dharma Talk | Group discussion or Q & A

♦︎ 4:30 – 5:15 pm – Mini Walk For Peace In The Park

📍 River Legacy Park, South/ Main entrance: 701 NW Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, TX 76006. (Margaret & Green Oaks) Meet near Raccoon Run Pavilion. See attached park map.

💁 A simple, reflective approximately 45-minute gathering in the park:

✅ A brief opening circle to bring forth our awareness
✅ A slow, mindful walk (silent and interactive segments)
✅ A short closing dedication
🎒 What to Bring: Comfortable shoes, water, additional clothing (as it might get chilly) and a heart open to practice.

♦︎ 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Vegan Dinner & Dharma Discussion In Mandarin 全素食聚餐+中文隨喜談襌

📍 D'Vegan @ 9780 Walnut St., Dallas, TX 75243.

🔗 Please register here: https://forms.gle/6ACMfWcR6PVNFmZk8
Free will donations are welcomed.
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We look forward to seeing you soon!
May the light of awareness forever shine.

With palms together,
Yin (Chuan Ying)
Coordinator

Sharing a few past event photos with you:

02/02/2026

🙂 Sweet Dew of the Dharma – From Intention to Realization: The Path of Practice

A bodhisattva’s cultivation begins with the right cause, which is a selfless practice that is benefiting others as it is benefiting oneself. Having developed a lasting, diligent and compassionate resolve, a bodhisattva will surely bring about the right effect and realize the Way.

── Words of Wisdom from Grand Master Weichueh 🙏