About Venerable Jian Tan
- Venerable Jian Tan, an ordained Buddhist monk for 20 years, is the current abbot of the Chung Tai Zen Center of Houston, Great Dharma Chan Monastery in Boulder, and Texas Pagoda Chan Monastery.
- Additionally, Master Jian Tan is the keynote speaker and meditation master for Zen Buddhism clubs at NYU, Columbia University, Princeton University, and University of Pennsylvania.
- Master Jian Tan was ordained and trained at **Chung Tai Chan Monastery —** founded by Grand Master Wei Chueh, a successor to the Linji Zen Lineage, Venerable Wei Chueh has been instrumental in globally revitalizing Zen Buddhism in the late 20th century and early 21st century.
- Among the Dharma practitioners, Master Jian Tan is renowned for his grounded compassion, clear wisdom, and unwavering composure. He carries an aura of caring coolness that puts even the most restless and haughty mind to calmness and joyful humility.
@ceremony of taking the three refuges (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha)
When life throws you a rainy day…
Shifu will always get you an umbrella!
Events Led by Venerable Jian Tan
Ongoing, Fall 2023
Past
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- @NYU classroom. Venerable Jian Tan held a meditation event for NYU students & faculty.
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- @Manhattan, NY. Venerable Jian Tan guided us in a half-day retreat, jointly organized by NYU, Columbia University, Princeton University, and University of Pennsylvania.
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- @Huston, Texas. Venerable Jian Tan presided over the Liang Huang Repentance Ceremony. #Featuring NYU current students & alumni.
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- @Chung Tai Chan Monastery, Taiwan. Venerable Jian Tan led 40+ dharma brothers & sisters from Texas and Denver for a pilgrimage to Taiwan. #Featuring a NYU current student.
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