Lead to a Joyful Life with Zen Meditation
Free Workshop At
Chung Tai International Retreat Center
The first hour of each session is divided into two parts - a 30 minute sitting meditation and a 15-minute walking meditation. The second hour is for Zen talk and open discussion. This program is instructed and guided by two of Chung Tai’s most experienced and skillful masters – Ven. Master Jian Zong and Ven. Master Jian Gong.
Ven. Master Jian Zong, ordained in 1998, is appointed as the first abbot of Chung Tai International Retreat Center in 2010. He is also the abbot of Chung Tai Zen Center of Houston since 2008. Ven. Master Jian Zong frequently teaches Zen meditation, gives Zen talks and directs Zen meditation retreats in major cities as well as at universities across the United States. He is a well-liked speaker in the Houston community and is often interviewed and quoted by local news media.
Ven. Master Jian Gong, ordained in 1995, is appointed as the director of Chung Tai International Retreat Center in 2009. Ven. Master Jian Gong has taught Zen meditation and directed Zen meditation retreat in Taiwan and in US for around 15 years. He is also a well-received director for conducting youth Zen meditation retreat programs.
Zen meditation has been practiced for more than two thousand years to help develop insight into the challenges of life in order to gain clarity, peace of mind, and ultimate wisdom. It is known to be very effective to alleviate the negative impact of stress, anxiety and anger.
This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn the insight of this ancient treasure, to experience the power of Zen meditation and to find out how it can help to enrich and improve the quality of your life. You’re welcome to join these two very experienced and skillful Zen masters and visit Chung Tai International Retreat Center. For more information, please contact:
Chung Tai International Retreat Center
100 Chung Tai Road
Shepherd, Texas 77371
(936) 365-2451 or (936) 365-2454
www.ctcmusa.org
