Zen Meditation & Study Group - DFW

10/09/2026

Recap: 🍁 FALL FOR PEACE⎯A Celebration of Mindfulness & Community 🍂

On Sunday, October 4, the DFW Zen Meditation Group gathered to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and warmly welcome Venerable Abbot JianGong of the Chung Tai International Retreat Center 中台國際禪修中心 for a peaceful afternoon of mindfulness, reflection, and spiritual connection.

Under the guidance of Venerable JianGong, participants explored the teachings of the Buddha through sutra chanting, sitting and walking meditation, QiGong, and an inspiring Dharma talk on finding peace amid the chaos of everyday life.

🙏 A heartfelt welcome to all our new members! We are grateful to have you join our growing community and look forward to sharing the journey of mindfulness, compassion, wisdom, and inner peace together.

May the seeds of peace planted during this gathering continue to flourish in our daily lives.

Amitabha Buddha. 🙏

09/23/2026

🍁 FALL FOR PEACE: Guided Zen Meditation

🍂Hosted by DFW Zen Meditation Group

Join us for a restorative afternoon dedicated to mindfulness, inner balance, and community! Whether you are a beginner or experienced practitioner, step away from the daily hustle and rediscover tranquility. 🧘‍♂️✨✨

Event Highlights:
📖 Chanting Sutra 🧘 Sitting Meditation 🚶‍♂️ Walking Meditation ☯️ QiGong Exercise 🍵 Zhao Zhou Tea Tasting

💡 Dharma Talk: "Finding Peace in this Chaotic World - What Buddha Has Taught Us?"

👨‍🏫 Instructor:Ven. Jiangong, Abbot of Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery (TPCM)

📅 Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Location: 925 111th St., Arlington, TX

📲 How to Join: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPr3lzhJ0Ia77XtaMPwT5MHj9pF5B7nz6bWRTEIkug-jLDFw/viewform to register or learn more!

Bring a friend and come find your inner peace. All are welcome! 🙏

09/23/2026

🌿 More Than Meditation — Practice Zen in Everyday Life

Our Zen practice gatherings are about more than simply sitting quietly.

Under the guidance of Dharma Master Ven. Jiangong, Abbot of Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery, participants have the opportunity to explore several complementary practices:

🧘 Sitting Meditation
Learn how to settle the mind, develop awareness, and cultivate stillness through guided Chan meditation.

🚶 Walking Meditation
Bring the same awareness developed while sitting into movement. Each step becomes an opportunity to return to the present moment.

🌿 QiGong Practice
Combine mindful movement, breathing, and awareness to cultivate balance and a deeper connection between body and mind.

🍵 Mindfulness in Daily Life
Explore how the principles of Zen can extend beyond formal practice — into eating, walking, working, relationships, and everyday activities.

Whether you're looking for a way to reduce stress, develop a meditation practice, deepen your understanding of Buddhism, or simply spend time in a welcoming community, you're invited to join us.

Beginners are welcome. No previous Buddhist or meditation experience is necessary.

🙏 Practice together. Learn together. Cultivate peace, clarity, and wisdom together.

📍 DFW Area
👤 Led by Ven. Jiangong, Abbot of Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery

The photos below offer a glimpse into some of the meditation, walking meditation, QiGong, and community practices we share.

Feel free to share this post with anyone who may be interested in exploring Zen Buddhism and mindfulness.

09/23/2026

🧘 Zen Buddhism Practice Series — DFW

Dear Friends,

What if we could slow down, become more present, and reconnect with a sense of inner peace and clarity?

We’re excited to share a series of Zen Buddhist practices in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, led by Dharma Master Ven. Jiangong, Abbot of Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery.

These gatherings offer an opportunity to practice mindfulness in different ways — whether you're new to meditation or already have an established practice.

Our practices may include:

🧘 Sitting Meditation — Develop greater awareness, concentration, and inner stillness through guided Chan meditation.

🚶 Walking Meditation — Bring mindfulness into movement and experience the practice of being fully present while walking.

🌿 QiGong — Gentle, mindful movement and breathing practices to cultivate awareness, balance, and vitality.

🍽️ Mindful Living & Eating — Explore how mindfulness can extend beyond meditation and into everyday activities.

The emphasis is not simply on learning about Zen Buddhism, but on experiencing the practice directly and discovering how mindfulness can become part of everyday life.

No prior meditation or Buddhist experience is required. Everyone is welcome.

🙏 Come practice, learn, and connect with others interested in cultivating greater peace, awareness, and wisdom.

Photos from our gatherings and practices are included below.

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 🙏