Soto Zen Buddhist Meditation in Chicago
Ancient Dragon Zen Gate is a community of practitioners committed to Soto Zen Buddhist meditation practice in Chicago. Please join us on the path of beneficial compassion and wisdom inspired by Shakyamuni Buddha.
Our guiding teacher is Taigen Dan Leighton, author, scholar, and Dharma teacher in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki. We invite you to read his teachings or listen to audio recordings of Dharma talks by Taigen and others.
Under the guidance of Dharma Teacher Taigen Dan Leighton, Ancient Dragon Zen Gate evolved from a small meditation group that began meeting once weekly in 2003 and now, we offer many meditation and Zen practice opportunities.
On Sunday mornings, we welcome brand new visitors to our temple for orientation and to learn meditation.
We are located at 1922 W. Irving Park Road in Chicago, Illinois. You are welcome to join us for weekly meditation.
Featured News
Daylong Meditation Retreat with Rev. Eishin Nancy Easton
Sunday March 31, 2019 @ 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
CHILDREN’S EVENT AND BUDDHA’S BIRTHDAY CEREMONY
Sunday April 7, 2019 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
RENEW & RECONNECT: QIGONG & MEDITATION RETREAT
Saturday April 20, 2019 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
SANGHA REFLECTION AND RESPONSE GROUP
SATURDAY APRIL 27, 2019 @ 11 AM – 12:15 PM
This gathering is a casual setting for ongoing participants of the sangha to look inside and take care of each other as we work toward the liberation of all beings.
Latest Dharma Podcast Episodes
Parinirvana Day: Buddha’s Death and Life
ADZG 690 ADZG Sunday Morning Dharma Talk by Rev. Taigen Dan Leighton
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