Texas Buddhist Association, Buddhist organization in Houston, United States.
The Texas Buddhist Association is a Buddhist organization based at the Jade Buddha Temple in Houston and manages the 515-acre American Bodhi Center in Waller County. The temple offers daily meditation sessions, dharma talks, and access to a library and youth activity center for visitors.
Three venerable Buddhist leaders founded the association in 1979 to serve Asian communities in the region. It grew significantly over the decades, expanding from a local center into a much larger organization with substantial grounds and multiple functions.
The Bodhi Chinese Language School offers weekend classes for children that weave Buddhist teachings into language and cultural learning. These classes help families maintain their heritage while deepening their spiritual practice together.
The Jade Buddha Temple is open daily for meditation sessions that welcome visitors of all experience levels. Dress respectfully and arrive early if you want to join guided sessions or attend teachings.
The association publishes Dharma Garden, a digital journal exploring Buddhist practices accessible to a wide readership. On the grounds visitors can find a memorial park with multiple halls housing Buddha statues.
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