吉祥/Auspicious Greetings!

In Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of BLIA-YAD, the 2026 BLIA-YAD North America Fellowship Meeting & White Elephant Executive Training will be held at Fo Guang Shan Chung Mei Temple - Houston from April 3rd to April 5th, with check-in on April 2nd. This year’s gathering celebrates 30 years of BLIA-YAD and will feature inter-chapter exchanges, youth programs, and leadership development activities.

The White Elephant Executive Training will be held concurrently, focusing on:

• Strengthening the mission and future direction of North America White Elephant Executives

• Understanding the role of the White Elephant in Humanistic Buddhism

• Applying Dharma in personal life and service

Relevant forms and information can be found by accessing the panels or below the website. 

If you have any questions, please contact nawhiteelephant@bliayad.org. We look forward to welcoming you to Houston this April!

Registration Deadline is March 16, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. PST

 
Registration Fee is $100 USD (Cash only) before the Early Bird Deadline, February 15, 2026. Registration fee will be $150 USD after the Early Bird Deadline.

Location:

Fo Guang Shan Chung Mei Temple - Houston

12550 Jebbia Lane

Stafford, Texas 77477, United States