About this Event
Guided Zen Meditation
Dharma Instructor: Ven. Jiangong, Abbot of Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Time: 3:00 - 5:00p.m.
Location: Frisco Public Library 8000 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034 Meeting Room TBD
Agenda:
- Dharma Talk
- Group Discussion, Q & A
- Guided Sitting Meditation
- Walking Meditation
- Light Stretching Exercise/Taichi (if time permits)
**Please wear modest and loose clothes, long pants, and socks.
Sitting cushion and blanket will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Refreshment will be provided during break time.
All events are free of charge. Free will donation is always welcomed.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/XR9ZLwMTdErH7w4E7
Walk-ins are also welcomed.
Inquiry Call with Text Messaging: (972) 836-8846
Biography of the Dharma Instructor:
Venerable Jiangong is the current Abbot of Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery. He has previously served in key positions at Chung Tai Chan Monastery’s Buddhist Hospice Support Center, the Men’s Buddhist Institute, and the Novice Monk School. In the United States, he also held important roles at Buddha Gate Monastery in California, Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale, and Chung Tai Zen Center of Houston.
Before ordaining, he worked as a biomedical engineer. Although modern medicine and medical technology continue to advance, he observed that the number of hospitalized patients remained high. This led him to once again reflect deeply on the nature of birth, aging, sickness, and death.
After taking refuge under Grand Master Wei Chueh, he came to understand the Buddhist teaching: “Illness arises from karma, and karma arises from the mind.” To truly resolve the suffering of life and death, one must address the root causes—our habitual thoughts and intentions. As long as the mind remains free from delusion and does not give rise to karma, liberation from the cycle of birth and death is possible.
Deeply realizing this truth, he made the vow to follow Grand Master Wei Chueh and entered monastic life, wholeheartedly devoting himself to the Bodhisattva path of spreading the Dharma and guiding all beings.
His aspiration:"To help all beings realize their true nature;To dedicate myself to their awakening and Buddhahood."
Event venue & nearby stays
Frisco Public Library, 8000 Dallas Parkway, Frisco, United States
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