Sangha Schedule
February 2020
Extinction Rebellion
Extinction Rebellion Chicago at Zen Buddhist Temple, 1710 Cornelia Avenue, Chicago Climate Change: Heading for Extinction (And what to do about it) The role of non-violent direct action in stopping it. Introduced by Taigen Dan Leighton. Hosted by Zen Buddhist Temple and Buddhist Peace Fellowship Chicago
Find out more »Daylong Meditation Retreat with Douglas Floyd
Please arrive at 7:15 am to arrange your seat. Orientation begins at 7:30 am and retreat ends at 5:30 pm. Douglas Floyd will give the Dharma Talk and will be available for dokusan, individual practice discussion. Oryoki-style lunch is included. If you have not previously attended an ADZG meditation retreat/sesshin, please inquire with Douglas at info@ancientdragon.org. After registration, please let us know if you have dietary or physical needs. Please register by February 18th with Douglas at info@ancientdragon.org. Requested donation…
Find out more »Zen Meditation and Dharma Talk by Taigen Dan Leighton
Monday evenings we sit one thirty-five minute period of zen meditation (zazen) and then conduct a brief service in the Soto Zen style which includes the chanting of traditional Zen texts. A Dharma talk and group discussion are followed by informal social tea and treats.
Find out more »Meditation and Recovery
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 Michael via info@ancientdragon.org. No pre-registration required. Any donation welcome.
Find out more »Wednesday Morning Zazen
Early morning Zazen 7 am, door opens 6:45 am, followed by optional short service with chanting.
Find out more »Hyde Park Zen Group @ Rockefeller Chapel
This group meets most* Wednesday afternoons in Rockefeller Chapel in the heart of the University of Chicago campus. *Please check our calendar regarding meetings as there are occasional cancellations due to the Academic Calendar of the University of Chicago and special events at Rockefeller Chapel.
Find out more »Beginner’s Mind Program: Zazen and Discussion of Suzuki Roshi Teachings
Beginning and experienced Zen practitioners meet for Zen meditation and exploration of the Beginner's Mind through reading and discussion of teachings by Shunryu Suzuki-roshi.
Find out more »Renew & Reconnect Qigong & Meditation Retreat
The retreat is a combination of Qigong and Sitting & Walking Meditation. Still the mind and reconnect to your bountiful inner resources.
Find out more »March 2020
Meditation instruction, Zazen and Dharma talk by Taigen Dan Leighton
Dharma talk by Taigen Dan Leighton Sunday Mornings 8:30 am: Doors open 8:45 am: Meditation Instruction * 9:30 am: Zen Meditation (zazen) 10:05 am: Walking Meditation (kinhin) 10:15 am: Dharma Talk 11:00 am: Temple cleaning and tea * * Please note that there will be no meditation instruction, temple cleaning or tea on Sundays when we have special meditation retreats. The 9:30 am Zen meditation and 10:15 am Dharma talk are always open to the public even when there is…
Find out more »Zen Meditation and Talk by Guest Teacher Brook Ziporyn
Monday evenings we sit one thirty-five minute period of zen meditation (zazen) and then conduct a brief service in the Soto Zen style which includes the chanting of traditional Zen texts. A Dharma talk and group discussion are followed by informal social tea and treats.
Find out more »Meditation and Recovery
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 Michael via info@ancientdragon.org. No pre-registration required. Any donation welcome.
Find out more »Wednesday Morning Zazen
Early morning Zazen 7 am, door opens 6:45 am, followed by optional short service with chanting.
Find out more »Hyde Park Zen Group @ Rockefeller Chapel
This group meets most* Wednesday afternoons in Rockefeller Chapel in the heart of the University of Chicago campus. *Please check our calendar regarding meetings as there are occasional cancellations due to the Academic Calendar of the University of Chicago and special events at Rockefeller Chapel.
Find out more »Beginner’s Mind Program: Zazen and Discussion of Suzuki Roshi Teachings
Beginning and experienced Zen practitioners meet for Zen meditation and exploration of the Beginner's Mind through reading and discussion of teachings by Shunryu Suzuki-roshi.
Find out more »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 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 Huayan school of Buddhism, which in turn had a foundational influence on the formation of Chan (Zen) Buddhism. Participants are not expected to purchase this…
Find out more »Meditation instruction, Zazen and Dharma talk by Taigen Dan Leighton
Dharma talk by Taigen Dan Leighton Sunday Mornings 8:30 am: Doors open 8:45 am: Meditation Instruction * 9:30 am: Zen Meditation (zazen) 10:05 am: Walking Meditation (kinhin) 10:15 am: Dharma Talk 11:00 am: Temple cleaning and tea * * Please note that there will be no meditation instruction, temple cleaning or tea on Sundays when we have special meditation retreats. The 9:30 am Zen meditation and 10:15 am Dharma talk are always open to the public even when there is…
Find out more »Zen Meditation and Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony
Monday evenings we sit one thirty-five minute period of zen meditation (zazen) and then conduct a brief service in the Soto Zen style which includes the chanting of traditional Zen texts. A Dharma talk and group discussion are followed by informal social tea and treats.
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Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony
Traditional monthly repentance ceremony with melodic chanting invoking buddhas and bodhisattvas, led by Ancient Dragon Zen priests. Co-sponsored by Ancient Dragon Zen Gate and HealthKick Kung Fu.
Find out more »Meditation and Recovery
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 Michael via info@ancientdragon.org. No pre-registration required. Any donation welcome.
Find out more »Wednesday Morning Zazen
Early morning Zazen 7 am, door opens 6:45 am, followed by optional short service with chanting.
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