English Dharma Group

English Dharma Group Welcome to the English Dharma Group (EDG) at Jade Buddha Temple. EDG is open to all, either someone new to Buddhism or an experienced practitioner.

We are a community practicing mindfulness, meditation, and compassion, guided by Buddhist teachings. Jade Buddha Temple is a member of the Texas Buddhist Association (TBA), a non-profit organization, founded in 1979 by a group of lay Buddhists under the guidance of Venerable Wing Sing, Venerable Jan Hai, and Venerable Hung-I. Under the leadership of committed monks and nuns and passionate lay prac

titioners, TBA has grown from a small Buddhist temple to Jade Buddha Temple (built in 1989), and the American Bodhi Center (515 acre retreat center, located northwest of Houston). The Texas Buddhist Association is one of the largest Buddhist institutions in Texas, a founding member of the Texas Buddhist Council, and a member of Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston. It adheres to Buddha’s teachings and seeks to better the welfare of others and oneself by promoting and practicing compassion, loving-kindness, joyfulness, and serenity in our daily lives. Additionally, TBA strives to cultivate the wisdom necessary for a clear understanding of both the universe and the human spirit. TBA does not distinguish between different schools of Buddhism. However, it places an emphasis on spreading the right views of the Dharma. Buddhist practices vary, depending on the country of origin, culture and traditions of its practitioners. Yet, the teachings (Dharma), ethical principles and fundamentals of Buddhism have remained virtually the same for more than 2500 years since the time the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, first taught them in India. In 1991, the English Dharma Group (EDG) was formed with the goal to make Buddhism accessible to English speaking people in the Greater Houston area. A weekly newsletter provides all interested members and friends with information about upcoming Dharma talks, programs, and events. You may sign up right here on http://edg.jadebuddha.org/get-involved/newsletter-sign-up/

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A fantastic time at our monthly meditation retreat. Thank you so much to Eng Chew for your talk and guidance on Zen Prac...
05/31/2026

A fantastic time at our monthly meditation retreat. Thank you so much to Eng Chew for your talk and guidance on Zen Practice and a big thanks to everyone who came out!

Dear Dharma Friends,For our Sunday Live Dharma Program this week, Eng-Chew Ang will present a Dharma talk on "Zen Koans"...
05/28/2026

Dear Dharma Friends,
For our Sunday Live Dharma Program this week, Eng-Chew Ang will present a Dharma talk on "Zen Koans".

“Please join us in the main hall for the Buddhas Birthday Celebration”
05/21/2026

“Please join us in the main hall for the Buddhas Birthday Celebration”

“Dear Dharma Friends,For our Sunday Live Dharma Program this week, Ann Friedman will present a Dharma talk on "Right Spe...
05/14/2026

“Dear Dharma Friends,
For our Sunday Live Dharma Program this week, Ann Friedman will present a Dharma talk on "Right Speech".

“Dear Dharma Friends,For our Sunday Live Dharma Program this week, Bhikkhu Cintita will present a Dharma talk on "The Ro...
05/07/2026

“Dear Dharma Friends,
For our Sunday Live Dharma Program this week, Bhikkhu Cintita will present a Dharma talk on "The Role of Buddhist Ritual".

“Dear Dharma Friends,For our Sunday Live Dharma Program this week, Venerable Samiddha will present a Dharma talk on "Sig...
04/30/2026

“Dear Dharma Friends,
For our Sunday Live Dharma Program this week, Venerable Samiddha will present a Dharma talk on "Significance of Ritual and Materiality"

In May, the Texas Buddhist Association offers a retreat at the American Bodhi Center. Seating is limited—please register early. For details and registration follow the highlighted links below.

“Dear Dharma Friends,For our Sunday Live Dharma Program this week, Venerable Gavesi will present a Dharma talk on "What ...
04/24/2026

“Dear Dharma Friends,
For our Sunday Live Dharma Program this week, Venerable Gavesi will present a Dharma talk on "What is Mindfulness?"

In May, the Texas Buddhist Association offers a retreat at the American Bodhi Center. Seating is limited—please register early. For details and registration follow the highlighted links below.

“Dear Dharma Friends,For our Sunday Live Dharma Program this week, Hunter White will present a Dharma talk on "The Word ...
04/16/2026

“Dear Dharma Friends,
For our Sunday Live Dharma Program this week, Hunter White will present a Dharma talk on "The Word of Buddhas: A Survey of Buddhas."

In May, the Texas Buddhist Association offers a retreat at the American Bodhi Center. Seating is limited—please register early. For details and registration follow the highlighted links below.

A lovely meditation after a beautiful exhibition
04/11/2026

A lovely meditation after a beautiful exhibition

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