Zen Meditation & Study Group - DFW

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 🙏

02/01/2026

❄Join us to defrost your inner peace and wisdom this coming Saturday. 🌞

Guided Buddhist Meditation Workshop

🧑‍🏫 Who: Dharma Instructor: Venerable Jiangong, Abbot of Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery

📅 When: Saturday, February 7th, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

📍Where: 925 111th St., Arlington, TX 76011 (same place).

🧘How: Sitting meditation, Walk-for-peace meditation, Dharma talk, Q & A

Refreshment will be served.
All activities are free of charge. Free will donation welcome.

Please RSVP by replying here or filling out this quick Google Form so we know who to expect：https://forms.gle/hV1SN3nNs4Ek9iGZA

Look forward to having a peaceful meditation session with all!

01/30/2026

01/23/2026

Reminder to stay safe and warm this weekend. Please join us online 🙂

01/17/2026

During our Walk for Peace, Venerable JianGong led a meditation session in the heart of River Legacy Park. Many passersby were deeply touched by the serene and mindful presence of the participants. One participant later shared a moving reflection, noting how the surrounding environment seemed to grow calmer the longer we sat together in silence.

Following the gathering, several longtime Dharma supporters expressed their heartfelt appreciation by inviting Venerable JianGong to enjoy a delicious vegetarian meal at a nearby restaurant. We are deeply grateful to Shifu for making the journey to Arlington and for continuing to benefit others through his compassionate guidance.

Amituofo (with palms together)

01/16/2026

On January 11, Venerable JianGong of Chung Tai International Retreat Center 中台國際禪修中心 (Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery) led a heartfelt tribute in support of the ongoing Walk for Peace movement across the United States. Participants from diverse backgrounds and faith traditions gathered at River Legacy Park in Arlington, united by a shared aspiration for world peace.

Guided by his deep compassion, Venerable JianGong opened the gathering with a Dharma talk for both new and longtime Dharma friends. His reflections touched on the light of wisdom, the truth of impermanence, and our inherent true nature. The talk was followed by a brief introduction to sitting meditation, during which participants received gentle guidance on breath counting as a method for settling our mind into calmness.