Sangha Schedule
Calendar of Events
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S Sat
1 event,
Sunday Morning Zazen and Dharma Talk by Hogetsu
Sunday Morning Zazen and Dharma Talk by Hogetsu
Sunday Morning Public Program at Lincoln Square Zendo and in our online Zendo via ZOOM. 9:15 am: Arrivals 9:30 am: Zazen (sitting meditation) 10:05 am: Kinhin (walking meditation) 10:15 am: […]
2 events,
Monday Morning Online Zazen with Douglas Floyd
Monday Morning Online Zazen with Douglas Floyd
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 […]
Monday Evening Zen Meditation and Practice Conversation: Tanto Talk by Douglas Floyd
Monday Evening Zen Meditation and Practice Conversation: Tanto Talk by Douglas Floyd
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 […]
2 events,
Tuesday Morning Online Zazen with David Wray
Tuesday Morning Online Zazen with David Wray
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 […]
Meditation and Recovery Online
Meditation and Recovery Online
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.
2 events,
Wednesday Morning Online Zazen with Mark Splitt
Wednesday Morning Online Zazen with Mark Splitt
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 […]
Wednesday Evening: Just Sitting (in-person only)
Wednesday Evening: Just Sitting (in-person only)
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 […]
1 event,
Thursday Morning Hybrid Zazen and Dharma with Hogetsu
Thursday Morning Hybrid Zazen and Dharma with Hogetsu
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 […]
2 events,
Online Meditation in Decolonizing Consciousness
Online Meditation in Decolonizing Consciousness
Online 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 […]
Flower Ornament Sutra Reading Group
Flower Ornament Sutra Reading Group
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 […]
1 event,
Oryoki Breakfast
Oryoki Breakfast
Please join Tenzo Mike and Tanto Douglas for an oryoki breakfast in our Lincoln Square Zendo! This is an opportunity to learn or review how to eat oryoki style meals, […]
1 event,
Sunday Morning Zazen and Dharma Talk by Shuso Paula Lazarz
Sunday Morning Zazen and Dharma Talk by Shuso Paula Lazarz
Sunday Morning Public Program at Lincoln Square Zendo and in our online Zendo via ZOOM. 9:15 am: Arrivals 9:30 am: Zazen (sitting meditation) 10:05 am: Kinhin (walking meditation) 10:15 am: […]
2 events,
Monday Morning Online Zazen with Douglas Floyd
Monday Morning Online Zazen with Douglas Floyd
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 […]
Monday Evening Zen Meditation & Farewell Ceremony for Eishin
Monday Evening Zen Meditation & Farewell Ceremony for Eishin
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 […]
2 events,
Tuesday Morning Online Zazen with David Wray
Tuesday Morning Online Zazen with David Wray
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 […]
Meditation and Recovery Online
Meditation and Recovery Online
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.
2 events,
Wednesday Morning Online Zazen with Mark Splitt
Wednesday Morning Online Zazen with Mark Splitt
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 […]
Wednesday Evening: Monthly Bodhisattva Precept Remembrance Ceremony
Wednesday Evening: Monthly Bodhisattva Precept Remembrance Ceremony
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 […]
2 events,
Thursday Morning Hybrid Zazen and Dharma with Hogetsu
Thursday Morning Hybrid Zazen and Dharma with Hogetsu
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 […]
LGBTQ+ Dharma Group
LGBTQ+ Dharma Group
Monthly meeting of our Queer Dharma Group. This group will meet hybrid, both in-person at our Lincoln Square Zendo and online in our Online Zendo. All meetings will start with […]
2 events,
Online Meditation in Decolonizing Consciousness
Online Meditation in Decolonizing Consciousness
Online 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 […]
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Meeting of the board of Ancient Dragon Zen Gate. All are welcome to attend in our online zendo.
2 events,
Practice Period Sesshin Temple Cleaning
Practice Period Sesshin Temple Cleaning
May Cleaning: Temple cleaning and sesshin preparation Help clean and maintain our zendo - come for the full two hours or just one hour. No need to register in advance; […]
May Sesshin Training!! 🍚🥢⏱️
May Sesshin Training!! 🍚🥢⏱️
May Sesshin Training!! 🍚🥢⏱️ SATURDAY MAY 10, 12 P.M. to 1 P.M. SESSHIN TRAINING IN ORYOKI AND DOAN PRACTICE After temple cleaning from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., from noon […]
2 events,
Meditation Instruction and Temple Orientation (in-person)
Meditation Instruction and Temple Orientation (in-person)
Please register! We offer meditation instruction and t. 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 Zazen and Dharma Talk by Hogetsu
Sunday Morning Zazen and Dharma Talk by Hogetsu
Sunday Morning Public Program at Lincoln Square Zendo and in our online Zendo via ZOOM. 9:15 am: Arrivals 9:30 am: Zazen (sitting meditation) 10:05 am: Kinhin (walking meditation) 10:15 am: […]
2 events,
Monday Morning Online Zazen with Douglas Floyd
Monday Morning Online Zazen with Douglas Floyd
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 […]
Monday Evening Zen Meditation and Practice Conversation with Brian Taylor
Monday Evening Zen Meditation and Practice Conversation with Brian Taylor
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 […]
2 events,
Tuesday Morning Online Zazen with David Wray
Tuesday Morning Online Zazen with David Wray
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 […]
Meditation and Recovery Online
Meditation and Recovery Online
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.
2 events,
Wednesday Morning Online Zazen with Mark Splitt
Wednesday Morning Online Zazen with Mark Splitt
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 […]
Wednesday Evening: Just Sitting (in-person only)
Wednesday Evening: Just Sitting (in-person only)
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 […]
1 event,
Thursday AM Zazen and Dharma with Hogetsu (hybrid)
Thursday AM Zazen and Dharma with Hogetsu (hybrid)
Join onsite or online 8:00 am Zazen 8:30 Dharma with Hogetsu
2 events,
Three-Day Sesshin Led by Hogetsu Laurie Belzer: Compassion’s Way
This three-day sesshin marks the conclusion of our 2025 Spring Practice Commitment Period. All are welcome to join for one, two, or all three days of the sitting with partial […]
Meditation in Decolonizing Consciousness – CANCELLED
Meditation in Decolonizing Consciousness – CANCELLED
This week's meeting is cancelled due to conflicts with our three-day sesshin occurring in our Online Zendo. Weekly meditation in decolonizing consciousness. 8 AM - zazen 8:30 AM - sharing […]
3 events,
Sunday Morning Zazen and Dharma Talk by Hogetsu
Sunday Morning Zazen and Dharma Talk by Hogetsu
Sunday Morning Public Program at Lincoln Square Zendo and in our online Zendo via ZOOM. This week's program coincides with the third day of our three-day sesshin commemorating the end […]
Shuso Dharma Inquiry Ceremony
Shuso Dharma Inquiry Ceremony
The Spring Practice Period shuso, Shudo Paula Lazarz, will occupy the teacher’s seat and answer “questions from the heart”. All Practice Period participants and Sunday sesshin participants will be invited […]
3 events,
Monday Morning Online Zazen with Douglas Floyd
Monday Morning Online Zazen with Douglas Floyd
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 […]
Meditation Instruction and Temple Orientation
Meditation Instruction and Temple Orientation
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 […]
Monday Evening Zen Meditation and Way Seeking Mind Talk by Paul Copp
Monday Evening Zen Meditation and Way Seeking Mind Talk by Paul Copp
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 […]
2 events,
Tuesday Morning Online Zazen with David Wray
Tuesday Morning Online Zazen with David Wray
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 […]
Meditation and Recovery Online
Meditation and Recovery Online
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.
2 events,
Wednesday Morning Online Zazen with Mark Splitt
Wednesday Morning Online Zazen with Mark Splitt
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 […]
Wednesday Evening: Just Sitting (in-person only)
Wednesday Evening: Just Sitting (in-person only)
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 […]
1 event,
Thursday Morning Hybrid Zazen and Dharma with Hogetsu
Thursday Morning Hybrid Zazen and Dharma with Hogetsu
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 […]
1 event,
Online Meditation in Decolonizing Consciousness
Online Meditation in Decolonizing Consciousness
Online 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 […]
0 events,
2 events,
Temple Closed for Memorial Day Weekend
Regular Sunday morning and Monday evening hybrid community programs are canceled due to the Memorial Day Holiday! Regular schedule resumes on Tuesday May 27, 2025.
CANCELLED – Sunday Morning Zazen and Dharma Talk
CANCELLED – Sunday Morning Zazen and Dharma Talk
This week's program is cancelled for the Memorial Day holiday. Enjoy the period of rest. Sunday Morning Public Program at Lincoln Square Zendo and in our online Zendo via ZOOM. […]
3 events,
Monday Morning Online Zazen with Douglas Floyd
Monday Morning Online Zazen with Douglas Floyd
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 […]
CANCELLED – Monday Evening Zen Meditation and Practice Conversation
CANCELLED – Monday Evening Zen Meditation and Practice Conversation
This week's program is cancelled for the Memorial Day holiday. Rest up, bodhisattvas! Monday Evening Public Program at Lincoln Square Zendo and in our online Zendo via ZOOM. 6:45 pm: […]
2 events,
Tuesday Morning Online Zazen with David Wray
Tuesday Morning Online Zazen with David Wray
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 […]
Meditation and Recovery Online
Meditation and Recovery Online
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.
2 events,
Wednesday Morning Online Zazen with Mark Splitt
Wednesday Morning Online Zazen with Mark Splitt
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 […]
Wednesday Evening: Just Sitting (in-person only)
Wednesday Evening: Just Sitting (in-person only)
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 […]
1 event,
Thursday Morning Hybrid Zazen and Dharma with Hogetsu
Thursday Morning Hybrid Zazen and Dharma with Hogetsu
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 […]
1 event,
Online Meditation in Decolonizing Consciousness
Online Meditation in Decolonizing Consciousness
Online 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 […]