Welcome to the English Dharma Group (EDG) at Jade Buddha Temple
The English Dharma Group was formed in 1991 in an effort to make Buddhism accessible to English speaking people. The group is part of the Texas Buddhist Association (TBA), a non-profit organization, founded in 1979. TBA aims to expose the Dharma (teachings)and welcomes all to its Sangha (community). It adheres to Buddha’s teach-ings and seeks to better the welfare of all by promoting compassion and loving-kindness taught by the Dharma. Under the leadership of committed monks and passionate lay practitioners, TBA has grown from a small Buddhist temple into Jade Buddha Temple (built in 1989), and the American Bodhi Center (515 acres located northwest of Houston).
The English Dharma Group is open to novices and experts alike. Ask us questions or sit quietly in contemplation, the choice is yours. When entering the hall, please place your shoes in the shoe rack. If meditation has started, please do not enter the hall. If you have questions, find a volunteer in a polo temple shirt or nametag.