BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Chung Tai International Retreat Center 中台國際禪修中心 - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ctcmusa.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chung Tai International Retreat Center 中台國際禪修中心
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20270314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20271107T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T153000
DTSTAMP:20260831T143136Z
CREATED:20251228T174743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T143136Z
UID:5302-1790501400-1790523000@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:Diamond Sutra Blessing & Memorial Ceremony & Certificate Conferral Ceremony to the Dharma Support Association
DESCRIPTION:Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery cordially invites you and your family to the Diamond Sutra Blessing & Memorial Ceremony & Certificate Conferral Ceremony for the Dharma Support Association. \n📅 Date & Time: Sunday\, September 27 | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM  \n📍 Location: Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery (425 Blackberry Lane\, Shepherd\, TX 77371)  \n✨ Program: Diamond Sutra Chanting\, Blessing & Memorial Ceremony\, and Dharma Supporters Certification. \nBlessing and “Three-in-One” Memorial Tablets will be set up for registered attendees who donate or volunteer.  \n\nTo become a ceremony benefactor\, please contact the Dharma Master.\n\nPlease register early to help us arrange meals and seating:  \n👉 Register Here: https://forms.gle/TPm3fNdK18YQrKaEA \n📞 Tel: 936-365-2451 
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/diamond-sutra-blessing-memorial-ceremony-certificate-conferral-ceremony-to-the-dharma-support-association/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ceremonies,FrontPage
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ceremony_2_5.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTSTAMP:20260525T154432Z
CREATED:20251228T174029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T154432Z
UID:5300-1786579200-1787702399@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:2026 Tour of Bodhi Mind –Pilgrimage Trip to Chung Tai\, Taiwan
DESCRIPTION:Please ask Shifu for details.
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/2026-tour-of-bodhi-mind-pilgrimage-trip-to-chung-tai-taiwan/
CATEGORIES:Event,FrontPage
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/chungtai.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T191029Z
CREATED:20251228T164409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T191029Z
UID:5282-1785663000-1785688200@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:🧘 One-Day Meditation Retreat – “Peaceful Mind for World Peace” \nThrough a structured day of guided meditation and Dharma reflection\, participants will learn to settle the body\, calm the mind\, and reconnect with their inherent awareness in a peaceful and supportive environment. \nWhen the mind is peaceful\, the world becomes peaceful.\nBy cultivating inner stillness and clarity\, we are not only benefiting ourselves\, but also contributing to harmony in our families\, communities\, and ultimately — World Peace. This retreat is a meaningful step in practicing “Peaceful Mind for World Peace.” \n🔗 Registration: https://forms.gle/puPDcdRzPLeaaV5u5 \n \n 
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/texas-pagoda-one-day-meditation-retreat-20/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:FrontPage,Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Retreat1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T191634Z
CREATED:20251228T173458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T191634Z
UID:5298-1783162800-1783177200@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:Independence Day Field Trip & Veggie BBQ
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Independence Day\, Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery cordially invites you\, your family\, and friends to join us for the “2026 4th of July Field Trip & Veggie BBQ” gathering. \nCome and enjoy the beautiful local natural scenery at the Pagoda in a relaxed and warm atmosphere. We will be serving a specially prepared Vegetarian BBQ to offer to everyone. You are also more than welcome to bring a vegetarian dish to share with the community and create wonderful connections. \nLet us gather to share gratitude\, Dharma joy\, and pure mindfulness through great food and a peaceful trail walking meditation. \nEvent Details: \n\n📆 Date/Time: July 4\, 2026 (Saturday)\, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm\n📍 Location: Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery 425 Blackberry Lane\, Shepherd\, TX 77371\n\n🗓 Activity Schedule: \n\n11:00 am Pagoda Tour\n12:00 pm Vegetarian Luncheon\n01:30 pm Trail Walking Meditation\n02:30 pm Transmission of The Three Jewels\n03:00 pm Riding Ox Home\n\n🌿 RSVP: To help us better prepare the food and seating arrangement\, please register in advance using the link below. \n👉 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/7kjUin1WwFG231RR6 \nWe look forward to welcoming you\, your family\, and your friends to the Pagoda for a peaceful and joyful holiday! \n 
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/indep-day-field-trip-veggie-bbq/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,FrontPage
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ctcm2026_july4.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T191008Z
CREATED:20251228T164250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T191008Z
UID:5280-1782639000-1782664200@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:🧘 One-Day Meditation Retreat – “Peaceful Mind for World Peace” \nThrough a structured day of guided meditation and Dharma reflection\, participants will learn to settle the body\, calm the mind\, and reconnect with their inherent awareness in a peaceful and supportive environment. \nWhen the mind is peaceful\, the world becomes peaceful.\nBy cultivating inner stillness and clarity\, we are not only benefiting ourselves\, but also contributing to harmony in our families\, communities\, and ultimately — World Peace. This retreat is a meaningful step in practicing “Peaceful Mind for World Peace.” \n🔗 Registration: https://forms.gle/puPDcdRzPLeaaV5u5 \n \n 
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/texas-pagoda-one-day-meditation-retreat-19/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:FrontPage,Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Retreat1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T163000
DTSTAMP:20260120T042652Z
CREATED:20251228T164156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T042652Z
UID:5278-1779010200-1779035400@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:🧘 One-Day Meditation Retreat – “Peaceful Mind for World Peace” \nThrough a structured day of guided meditation and Dharma reflection\, participants will learn to settle the body\, calm the mind\, and reconnect with their inherent awareness in a peaceful and supportive environment. \nWhen the mind is peaceful\, the world becomes peaceful.\nBy cultivating inner stillness and clarity\, we are not only benefiting ourselves\, but also contributing to harmony in our families\, communities\, and ultimately — World Peace. This retreat is a meaningful step in practicing “Peaceful Mind for World Peace.” \n🔗 Registration: https://forms.gle/puPDcdRzPLeaaV5u5 \n \n 
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/texas-pagoda-one-day-meditation-retreat-18/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:FrontPage,Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Retreat1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T163000
DTSTAMP:20260120T042622Z
CREATED:20251228T034837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T042622Z
UID:5273-1776591000-1776616200@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:🧘 One-Day Meditation Retreat – “Peaceful Mind for World Peace” \nThrough a structured day of guided meditation and Dharma reflection\, participants will learn to settle the body\, calm the mind\, and reconnect with their inherent awareness in a peaceful and supportive environment. \nWhen the mind is peaceful\, the world becomes peaceful.\nBy cultivating inner stillness and clarity\, we are not only benefiting ourselves\, but also contributing to harmony in our families\, communities\, and ultimately — World Peace. This retreat is a meaningful step in practicing “Peaceful Mind for World Peace.” \n🔗 Registration: https://forms.gle/puPDcdRzPLeaaV5u5 \n \n 
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/texas-pagoda-one-day-meditation-retreat-17/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:FrontPage,Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Retreat1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T213000
DTSTAMP:20251228T172744Z
CREATED:20251228T172744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T172744Z
UID:5294-1775547000-1775597400@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Ceremony in Honor of the Founding Patriarch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/founding-patriarch-memorial-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Ceremonies,FrontPage
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4-Ceremony-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20251228T172457Z
CREATED:20251228T172457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T172457Z
UID:5292-1775174400-1775951999@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:Pilgrimage to Chung Tai — 10th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony of the Founding Patriarch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/pilgrimage-to-chung-tai-10th-anniversary-memorial-ceremony-of-the-founding-patriarch/
CATEGORIES:Ceremonies,FrontPage
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4-Ceremony-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T160000
DTSTAMP:20251228T163728Z
CREATED:20250204T022402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T163728Z
UID:4812-1774776600-1774800000@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:Pagoda Qingming Earth Treasure Bodhisattva Memorial and Gratitude Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Register for the Texas Pagoda Qing Ming Earth Treasure Bodhisattva Memorial Ceremony \n“As we drink water\, we remember its source. With gratitude\, we honor our ancestors. Through cultivating blessings and wisdom\, we dedicate merit for the benefit of both the living and the deceased.” \nIn the spirit of the Buddha’s compassion to benefit all beings and upholding the virtues of filial piety and remembrance of our ancestors\, Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery\, affiliated with Chung Tai Shan\, will hold the Qing Ming Earth Treasure Bodhisattva Memorial and Gratitude Ceremony on Sunday\, March 29\, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Chung Tai International Retreat Center · Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery. \nThrough the compassionate blessings of the Three Jewels—Buddha\, Dharma\, and Sangha—along with the collective recitation of The Sutra of the Original Vow of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva\, repentance\, and sincere vows\, we dedicate the merits for the cessation of disasters\, the liberation of ancestors and departed souls to the Pure Land\, the increase of blessings and wisdom for the living\, social harmony\, and world peace. \n 
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/qing-ming-earth-treasure-bodhisattva-memorial-ceremony/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ceremonies,FrontPage
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ceremony_2_5.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T163000
DTSTAMP:20260120T042600Z
CREATED:20251228T034641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T042600Z
UID:5271-1770543000-1770568200@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:🧘 One-Day Meditation Retreat – “Peaceful Mind for World Peace” \nThrough a structured day of guided meditation and Dharma reflection\, participants will learn to settle the body\, calm the mind\, and reconnect with their inherent awareness in a peaceful and supportive environment. \nWhen the mind is peaceful\, the world becomes peaceful.\nBy cultivating inner stillness and clarity\, we are not only benefiting ourselves\, but also contributing to harmony in our families\, communities\, and ultimately — World Peace. This retreat is a meaningful step in practicing “Peaceful Mind for World Peace.” \n🔗 Registration: https://forms.gle/puPDcdRzPLeaaV5u5 \n \n 
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/texas-pagoda-one-day-meditation-retreat-12/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:FrontPage,Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Retreat1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260104T133000
DTSTAMP:20251228T035320Z
CREATED:20251228T035228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T035320Z
UID:5275-1767519000-1767533400@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:New Year Lamp Offering and Blessing Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:🙂 As the New Year approaches\, you are warmly invited to join the 2026 New Year Lamp Offering & Blessing Ceremony at Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery\, and to register for the 2026 Annual Lamp Offering to dedicate blessings for yourself\, your family\, and friends\, and to dedicate the merits to world peace and social harmony. \n📜 Program includes: Lamp offering\, chanting the Diamond Sutra\, seated meditation with Dharma talk\, Sangha offering\, auspicious bell ringing\, and a vegetarian hot pot gathering. \n👉 Please register early to help us arrange seating and meals:\nCeremony registration: https://forms.gle/N5NdMQ2U5Gpung5JA\nAnnual Lamp Offering: https://forms.gle/gpo6kjwkeerDYoxG9
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/new-year-lamp-offering-and-blessing-ceremony/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ceremonies,Event,FrontPage
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4-Ceremony-3.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T163000
DTSTAMP:20250205T135147Z
CREATED:20250204T024927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T135147Z
UID:4837-1766309400-1766334600@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Dear diligent meditation retreat participants\, \n“Calm the Mind to Find Our Intrinsic Freedom” \nWhen Was the Last Time You Stilled Your Mind? \nAmid life’s busyness\, have you paused to see things clearly? Meditation helps calm the mind\, find stability\, and awaken inner clarity\, leading us back to our pure\, unobstructed true nature. \nJoin our One-Day Meditation Retreat—a chance to reset\, reflect\, and rediscover the peace within. \nWelcome to register for the Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat on Sunday. \nTo register\, please click on the link: https://forms.gle/wkoSbGf17gh1zMWN7 \nDate: 12/21 (Sunday) \nTime: 9:30am – 4:30pm\nVenue: Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery \n⎈ To join the meditation retreat\, turn off cellphone\, and be on time.\n⎈ Everyone is encouraged to attend the entire retreat; however\, you can also choose to participate in a half-day morning or afternoon session.
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/texas-pagoda-one-day-meditation-retreat-15/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:FrontPage,Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Retreat1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T150000
DTSTAMP:20250730T201342Z
CREATED:20250204T030130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T201342Z
UID:4851-1763809200-1763823600@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Field Trip & Veggie BBQ
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/thanksgiving-field-trip-veggie-bbq-2/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,FrontPage
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/5-Events-6.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T163000
DTSTAMP:20250730T201153Z
CREATED:20250730T201153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T201153Z
UID:5167-1762075800-1762101000@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Dear diligent meditation retreat participants\, \n“Calm the Mind to Find Our Intrinsic Freedom” \nWhen Was the Last Time You Stilled Your Mind? \nAmid life’s busyness\, have you paused to see things clearly? Meditation helps calm the mind\, find stability\, and awaken inner clarity\, leading us back to our pure\, unobstructed true nature. \nJoin our One-Day Meditation Retreat—a chance to reset\, reflect\, and rediscover the peace within. \nWelcome to register for the Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat on Sunday. \nTo register\, please click on the link: https://forms.gle/wkoSbGf17gh1zMWN7 \nDate: 11/02 (Sunday) \nTime: 9:30am – 4:30pm\nVenue: Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery \n⎈ To join the meditation retreat\, turn off cellphone\, and be on time.\n⎈ Everyone is encouraged to attend the entire retreat; however\, you can also choose to participate in a half-day morning or afternoon session.
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/texas-pagoda-one-day-meditation-retreat-16/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:FrontPage,Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Retreat1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T150000
DTSTAMP:20250915T000348Z
CREATED:20250730T203811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T000348Z
UID:5178-1759656600-1759676400@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:15th Anniversary of Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery\, Diamond Sutra Blessing & Memorial Ceremony & Certificate Conferral Ceremony to the Dharma Support Association
DESCRIPTION:🤗 Join Us for the 15th Anniversary of Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery\n🗓 Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM \nYou and Your Family Are Cordially Invited – 15th Anniversary Dharma Assembly & Dharma Supporters Certification Ceremony \nSince its consecration in 2010\, the Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery has been a place of refuge and practice. This year\, we joyfully celebrate our 15th Anniversary. \nWe warmly invite you and your family to join us on Sunday\, October 5\, 2025\, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM\, for the 15th Anniversary Dharma Assembly\, featuring: \n\nDiamond Sutra Chanting & Blessing Ceremony\nGrand Offering and Dharma Supporters Certification\nVegetarian  Lunch\nMemorial Ceremony\n\nLet us gather in practice and dedicate merits for world peace\, harmony\, and the well-being of all beings. \n👉 Please register in advance to help us prepare meals and arrangements:\nhttps://forms.gle/kyrV9PFGnwSsDJHLA \nRespectfully\,\nTexas Pagoda Chan Monastery
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/tx-pagoda-15th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ceremonies,FrontPage
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4-Ceremony-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T163000
DTSTAMP:20250730T203308Z
CREATED:20250204T024746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T203308Z
UID:4833-1757842200-1757867400@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Dear diligent meditation retreat participants\, \n“Calm the Mind to Find Our Intrinsic Freedom” \nWhen Was the Last Time You Stilled Your Mind? \nAmid life’s busyness\, have you paused to see things clearly? Meditation helps calm the mind\, find stability\, and awaken inner clarity\, leading us back to our pure\, unobstructed true nature. \nJoin our One-Day Meditation Retreat—a chance to reset\, reflect\, and rediscover the peace within. \nWelcome to register for the Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat on Sunday. \nTo register\, please click on the link: https://forms.gle/wkoSbGf17gh1zMWN7 \nDate: 9/14 (Sunday) \nTime: 9:30am – 4:30pm\nVenue: Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery \n⎈ To join the meditation retreat\, turn off cellphone\, and be on time.\n⎈ Everyone is encouraged to attend the entire retreat; however\, you can also choose to participate in a half-day morning or afternoon session.
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/texas-pagoda-one-day-meditation-retreat-14/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:FrontPage,Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Retreat1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T163000
DTSTAMP:20250730T203153Z
CREATED:20250204T030648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T203153Z
UID:4855-1757514600-1758126600@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:2nd Session Meditation Class (Term B) begins 9/10 (Wed) and 9/13 (Sat)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/2nd-session-meditation-class-term-b-begins-9-17-wed-and-9-20-sat/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:FrontPage
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/3-Meditation-7.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250903
DTSTAMP:20250730T202933Z
CREATED:20250204T025829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T202933Z
UID:4847-1755648000-1756857599@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:2025 Tour of Bodhi Mind – Pilgrimage Trip to Chung Tai\, Taiwan
DESCRIPTION:Please ask Shifu for details.
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/2025-tour-of-bodhi-mind-pilgrimage-trip-to-chung-tai-taiwan/
CATEGORIES:Event,FrontPage
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/chungtai.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T163000
DTSTAMP:20250205T135028Z
CREATED:20250204T024659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T135028Z
UID:4831-1755423000-1755448200@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Dear diligent meditation retreat participants\, \n“Calm the Mind to Find Our Intrinsic Freedom” \nWhen Was the Last Time You Stilled Your Mind? \nAmid life’s busyness\, have you paused to see things clearly? Meditation helps calm the mind\, find stability\, and awaken inner clarity\, leading us back to our pure\, unobstructed true nature. \nJoin our One-Day Meditation Retreat—a chance to reset\, reflect\, and rediscover the peace within. \nWelcome to register for the Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat on Sunday. \nTo register\, please click on the link: https://forms.gle/wkoSbGf17gh1zMWN7 \nDate: 8/17 (Sunday)\, (2025 One-Day Meditation Retreat\, Next event date: 9/28\, 10/19\, 12/21) \nTime: 9:30am – 4:30pm\nVenue: Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery \n⎈ To join the meditation retreat\, turn off cellphone\, and be on time.\n⎈ Everyone is encouraged to attend the entire retreat; however\, you can also choose to participate in a half-day morning or afternoon session.
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/texas-pagoda-one-day-meditation-retreat-13/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:FrontPage,Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Retreat1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T163000
DTSTAMP:20250501T125342Z
CREATED:20250204T024509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T125342Z
UID:4827-1753608600-1753633800@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Dear diligent meditation retreat participants\, \n“Calm the Mind to Find Our Intrinsic Freedom” \nWhen Was the Last Time You Stilled Your Mind? \nAmid life’s busyness\, have you paused to see things clearly? Meditation helps calm the mind\, find stability\, and awaken inner clarity\, leading us back to our pure\, unobstructed true nature. \nJoin our One-Day Meditation Retreat—a chance to reset\, reflect\, and rediscover the peace within. \nWelcome to register for the Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat on Sunday. \nTo register\, please click on the link: https://forms.gle/wkoSbGf17gh1zMWN7 \nDate: 7/27 (Sunday)\, (2025 One-Day Meditation Retreat\, Next event date: 8/17\, 9/28\, 10/19\, 12/21) \nTime: 9:30am – 4:30pm\nVenue: Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery \n⎈ To join the meditation retreat\, turn off cellphone\, and be on time.\n⎈ Everyone is encouraged to attend the entire retreat; however\, you can also choose to participate in a half-day morning or afternoon session.
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/texas-pagoda-one-day-meditation-retreat-11/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:FrontPage,Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Retreat1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTSTAMP:20250204T025730Z
CREATED:20250204T025730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T025730Z
UID:4845-1752796800-1753055999@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:CTCM Little Stars Children's Summer Camp\, Taiwan
DESCRIPTION:Please ask Shifu for details.
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/ctcm-little-stars-childrens-summer-camp-taiwan/
CATEGORIES:Event,FrontPage
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/5-Events-7.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTSTAMP:20250204T025554Z
CREATED:20250204T025554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T025554Z
UID:4843-1751155200-1751846399@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:CTCM Summer Chan-7 Retreat\, Taiwan
DESCRIPTION:Please ask Shifu for details.
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/ctcm-summer-chan-7-retreat-taiwan/
CATEGORIES:FrontPage,Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Retreat1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T163000
DTSTAMP:20250501T125302Z
CREATED:20250204T024427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T125302Z
UID:4825-1750584600-1750609800@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Dear diligent meditation retreat participants\, \n“Calm the Mind to Find Our Intrinsic Freedom” \nWhen Was the Last Time You Stilled Your Mind? \nAmid life’s busyness\, have you paused to see things clearly? Meditation helps calm the mind\, find stability\, and awaken inner clarity\, leading us back to our pure\, unobstructed true nature. \nJoin our One-Day Meditation Retreat—a chance to reset\, reflect\, and rediscover the peace within. \nWelcome to register for the Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat on Sunday. \nTo register\, please click on the link: https://forms.gle/wkoSbGf17gh1zMWN7 \nDate: 6/22 (Sunday)\, (2025 One-Day Meditation Retreat\, Next event date: 7/27\, 8/17\, 9/28\, 10/19\, 12/21) \nTime: 9:30am – 4:30pm\nVenue: Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery \n⎈ To join the meditation retreat\, turn off cellphone\, and be on time.\n⎈ Everyone is encouraged to attend the entire retreat; however\, you can also choose to participate in a half-day morning or afternoon session. \n \n 
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/texas-pagoda-one-day-meditation-retreat-10/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:FrontPage,Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Retreat1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T163000
DTSTAMP:20250501T125622Z
CREATED:20250204T024342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T125622Z
UID:4823-1748165400-1748190600@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Dear diligent meditation retreat participants\, \n“Calm the Mind to Find Our Intrinsic Freedom” \nWhen Was the Last Time You Stilled Your Mind? \nAmid life’s busyness\, have you paused to see things clearly? Meditation helps calm the mind\, find stability\, and awaken inner clarity\, leading us back to our pure\, unobstructed true nature. \nJoin our One-Day Meditation Retreat—a chance to reset\, reflect\, and rediscover the peace within. \nWelcome to register for the Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat on Sunday. \nTo register\, please click on the link: https://forms.gle/wkoSbGf17gh1zMWN7 \nDate: 5/25 (Sunday)\, (2025 One-Day Meditation Retreat\, Next event date: 6/15\, 7/20\, 8/17\, 9/28\, 10/19\, 12/21) \nTime: 9:30am – 4:30pm\nVenue: Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery \n⎈ To join the meditation retreat\, turn off cellphone\, and be on time.\n⎈ Everyone is encouraged to attend the entire retreat; however\, you can also choose to participate in a half-day morning or afternoon session.
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/texas-pagoda-one-day-meditation-retreat-9/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:FrontPage,Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Retreat1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T113000
DTSTAMP:20250502T023335Z
CREATED:20250204T030455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T023335Z
UID:4853-1746264600-1746271800@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:In Person 10 Week Mindfulness & Meditation classes begin May 3rd (Saturdays)
DESCRIPTION:🧘🏻‍♀️ Free Meditation classes guided by ordained masters are held in the Texas pagoda. \n“Calm the Mind to Find Our Intrinsic Freedom” \nSaturdays from 9:30 – 11:30am CST \n🤗 We welcome you if you have never meditated before and if you have meditated in the past and want to come back and if you meditate now and want to grow your practice and meet a community of likeminded practitioners. \n⎈ Systematic teaching of meditation\, with classes lasting 10 weeks per semester. \n⎈ Saturday: 5/03\, 5/10\, 5/17\, 5/31\, 6/7\, 6/14\, 6/28\, 7/05\, 7/12\, 7/19. \n👉  English Meditation Class Registration Form: https://forms.gle/cMTPGiW4WHt592N28
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/summer-classes-2025/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:FrontPage
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/3-Meditation-7.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T163000
DTSTAMP:20250408T225010Z
CREATED:20250204T022658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T225010Z
UID:4816-1745746200-1745771400@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Dear diligent meditation retreat participants\, \n“Calm the Mind to Find Our Intrinsic Freedom” \nWhen Was the Last Time You Stilled Your Mind? \nAmid life’s busyness\, have you paused to see things clearly? Meditation helps calm the mind\, find stability\, and awaken inner clarity\, leading us back to our pure\, unobstructed true nature. \nJoin our One-Day Meditation Retreat—a chance to reset\, reflect\, and rediscover the peace within. \nWelcome to register for the Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat on Sunday. \nTo register\, please click on the link: https://forms.gle/wkoSbGf17gh1zMWN7 \nDate: 4/27 (Sunday)\, (2025 One-Day Meditation Retreat\, Next event date: 5/18\, 6/15\, 7/20\, 8/17\, 9/28\, 10/19\, 12/21) \nTime: 9:30am – 4:30pm\nVenue: Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery \n⎈ To join the meditation retreat\, turn off cellphone\, and be on time.\n⎈ Everyone is encouraged to attend the entire retreat; however\, you can also choose to participate in a half-day morning or afternoon session.
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/texas-pagoda-one-day-meditation-retreat-8/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:FrontPage,Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Retreat1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T213000
DTSTAMP:20250204T031719Z
CREATED:20250204T025416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T031719Z
UID:4841-1744054200-1744061400@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Ceremony in Honor of the Founding Patriarch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/memorial-ceremony-in-honor-of-the-founding-patriarch/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ceremonies,FrontPage
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4-Ceremony-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250411
DTSTAMP:20250204T025318Z
CREATED:20250204T025318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T025318Z
UID:4839-1743638400-1744329599@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:Pilgrimage Trip to the Founding Patriarch Memorial Service\, Taiwan
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/pilgrimage-trip-to-the-founding-patriarch-memorial-service-taiwan/
CATEGORIES:Ceremonies,FrontPage
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4-Ceremony-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T163000
DTSTAMP:20250209T180806Z
CREATED:20250204T024300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T180806Z
UID:4821-1739698200-1739723400@ctcmusa.org
SUMMARY:Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Dear diligent meditation retreat participants\, \n“Calm the Mind to Find Our Intrinsic Freedom” \nWhen Was the Last Time You Stilled Your Mind? \nAmid life’s busyness\, have you paused to see things clearly? Meditation helps calm the mind\, find stability\, and awaken inner clarity\, leading us back to our pure\, unobstructed true nature. \nJoin our One-Day Meditation Retreat—a chance to reset\, reflect\, and rediscover the peace within. \nWelcome to register for the Texas Pagoda One-Day Meditation Retreat on Sunday. \nTo register\, please click on the link: https://forms.gle/wkoSbGf17gh1zMWN7 \nDate: 2/16 (Sunday)\, (2025 One-Day Meditation Retreat\, Next event date: 4/20\, 5/18\, 6/15\, 7/20\, 8/17\, 9/28\, 10/19\, 12/21) \nTime: 9:30am – 4:30pm\nVenue: Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery \n⎈ To join the meditation retreat\, turn off cellphone\, and be on time.\n⎈ Everyone is encouraged to attend the entire retreat; however\, you can also choose to participate in a half-day morning or afternoon session.
URL:https://ctcmusa.org/event/texas-pagoda-one-day-meditation-retreat-7/
LOCATION:Chung Tai International Retreat Center\, 425 Blackberry Ln\, Shepherd\, TX\, 77371\, United States
CATEGORIES:FrontPage,Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctcmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Retreat1.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR