This reading group is open to all. We will be reading aloud together the classic expansive and psychedelic Mahayana Buddhist text, Avatamsaka Sutra (Flower Ornament Sutra). A visionary description of awakening realms and bodhisattva activity, the Flower Ornament Sutra has been a cornerstone of Mahayana literature for approximately 2,000 years and is the inspiration for the […]
Sunday Morning Public Program at Lincoln Square Zendo and in our online Zendo via ZOOM. 8:45 am: Arrivals/doors open 9:15 am: Han begins 9:30 am: Zazen (sitting meditation) 10:05 am: Kinhin (walking meditation) 10:15 am: Dharma talk with Hogetsu Laurie Belzer, ADZG Guiding Teacher (discussion ends @ 11:05am; 4 vows, announcements) 11:15 am: Temple cleaning/soji […]
Monday morning online sitting with Douglas Floyd. Sitting will be held in our online Zendo via ZOOM. Zazen is from 7:00am - 7:35am, followed by chanting Heart of Great Perfect Wisdom Sutra and Ecosattva Vows. See the homepage for instructions and FAQs regarding our online Zendo.
Monday Evening Public Program at Lincoln Square Zendo and in our online Zendo via ZOOM. 6:45 pm: Arrivals - Doors open 7:00 pm: Han begins calling the sangha to meditation 7:15 pm: Zazen (sitting meditation) 7:45 pm: Service: Monthly Well being Ceremony 7:55 pm: Practice Conversation with David Wray, ADZG Treasurer (discussion ends 8:30pm, 4 […]
7:45 pm After zazen, we chant and offer our practice to the health well-being of loved ones If you would like to include the name of a loved one in our list, please email: info@ancientdragon.org
Tuesday morning online sitting with David Wray. Sitting will be held in our online Zendo via ZOOM. Zazen is from 7:00am – 7:35am, followed by chanting Heart of Great Perfect Wisdom Sutra and Ecosattva Vows. See the homepage for instructions and FAQs regarding our online Zendo.
This weekly Meditation and Recovery meeting will feature sitting and discussion to assist those in recovery from addictive substances and behavior patterns. Everyone is Welcome, regardless of prior experience in meditation. For more information contact Reuben via info@ancientdragon.org. No pre-registration required. Any donation welcome.
Wednesday morning online sitting with Mark Splitt. Sitting will be held in our online Zendo via ZOOM. Zazen is from 7:00am – 7:35am, followed by chanting Heart of Great Perfect Wisdom Sutra and Ecosattva Vows. See the homepage for instructions and FAQs regarding our online Zendo.
Wednesday Evening Sitting (In person only)* Doors open@ 7:15 pm 7:30 pm: Zazen 7:55 pm: Kinhin/interval 8:00 pm: Zazen 8:25 pm: Pali Refuges All are welcome. This event is in-person only at our Lincoln Square Zendo. Note: once monthly, there will be a Bodhisattva Precept Remembrance Ceremony at 8 pm - this event will not […]
Thursday morning sitting with Hōgetsu Laurie Belzer held hybrid, both in the Lincoln Square Zendo and in our online Zendo via ZOOM. Zazen is from 8:00am – 8:30am, followed by brief teaching reflection and conversation. See the homepage for instructions and FAQs regarding our online Zendo.
Weekly meditation in decolonizing consciousness. 8 AM - zazen 8:30 AM - sharing of reading from a BIPOC author and/or group discussion on anti-racism This dharma event will be led in our Online Zendo by Rev. Taigen Dan Leighton, Dharma Teacher Emeritus, who asks for your help in selecting material for the discussion portion of […]
We offer meditation instruction and temple orientation twice monthly in-person by appointment only to people who are new to Zen, new to Ancient Dragon, or who would just like a refresher on forms. Please email info@ancientdragon.org to sign up in advance for an in-person session, or to schedule an online session at another convenient time. […]
Sunday Morning Public Program at Lincoln Square Zendo and in our online Zendo via ZOOM. *8:30 am (Zazen instruction in practice room on 2nd Sunday) - registration required - email info@ancientdragon.org 8:45 am: Arrivals/doors open 9:15 am: Han begins 9:30 am: Zazen (sitting meditation) 10:05 am: Kinhin (walking meditation) 10:15 am: Dharma talk with Eishin […]
Monday morning online sitting with Douglas Floyd. Sitting will be held in our online Zendo via ZOOM. Zazen is from 7:00am - 7:35am, followed by chanting Heart of Great Perfect Wisdom Sutra and Ecosattva Vows. See the homepage for instructions and FAQs regarding our online Zendo.
Monday Evening Public Program at Lincoln Square Zendo and in our online Zendo via ZOOM. 6:45 pm: Arrivals - Doors open 7:00 pm: Han begins calling the sangha to meditation 7:15 pm: Zazen (sitting meditation) 7:45 pm: Service 7:55 pm: Practice Conversation with Anastasia McRae, M.Div, MSW, LCSW (discussion ends 8:30pm, 4 vows, announcements) 8:40 […]
Tuesday morning online sitting with David Wray. Sitting will be held in our online Zendo via ZOOM. Zazen is from 7:00am – 7:35am, followed by chanting Heart of Great Perfect Wisdom Sutra and Ecosattva Vows. See the homepage for instructions and FAQs regarding our online Zendo.
This weekly Meditation and Recovery meeting will feature sitting and discussion to assist those in recovery from addictive substances and behavior patterns. Everyone is Welcome, regardless of prior experience in meditation. For more information contact Reuben via info@ancientdragon.org. No pre-registration required. Any donation welcome.
Wednesday morning online sitting with Mark Splitt. Sitting will be held in our online Zendo via ZOOM. Zazen is from 7:00am – 7:35am, followed by chanting Heart of Great Perfect Wisdom Sutra and Ecosattva Vows. See the homepage for instructions and FAQs regarding our online Zendo.
Wednesday Evening Sitting (In person only) Doors open@ 7:15 pm 7:30 pm: Zazen 8:00 pm: Bodhisattva Precept Remembrance Ceremony (Ryakufusatsu) All are welcome. This event is in-person only at our Lincoln Square Zendo. Note: Once monthly, there will be a Bodhisattva Precept Remembrance Ceremony at 8 pm -
Thursday morning sitting with Hōgetsu Laurie Belzer held hybrid, both in the Lincoln Square Zendo and in our online Zendo via ZOOM. Zazen is from 8:00am – 8:30am, followed by brief teaching reflection and conversation. See the homepage for instructions and FAQs regarding our online Zendo.
Weekly meditation in decolonizing consciousness. 8 AM - zazen 8:30 AM - sharing of reading from a BIPOC author and/or group discussion on anti-racism This dharma event will be led in our Online Zendo by Rev. Taigen Dan Leighton, Dharma Teacher Emeritus, who asks for your help in selecting material for the discussion portion of […]
If you are interested in exploring your creative work, start or solidify a creative practice with others on a similar path, please consider joining this hour-long expedition into finding grounded creativity with Buddhism. The group can meet once a week or once a month for a short sitting, work on individual or collaborative projects, then […]