Sangha Schedule
January 2020
LGBTQ+ Dharma Group
The LGBTQ+ Dharma Group meets approximately once a month. The program begins with 30 minutes of group zazen followed by tea, snacks, and discussion of a previously circulated Buddhist text or article relevant to the concerns of the LGBTQ+ community and their intersection with Buddhist practice.
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 »Meditation instruction, Zazen, and Chinese New Year celebration led by Eishin Nancy Easton
Today our morning program will include a Children’s event and our special Chinese New Year ceremony led by Eishin Nancy Easton. This will include a Children's event. During zazen there will be children's activities available in the kitchen, then children will join in walking meditation and the celebration of Chinese New Year in the zendo, this year for the Year of the Rat. Afterwards we will have informal discussion and treats in the zendo. Everyone welcome. All who wish to…
Find out more »Origami Crane Folding
We are meeting monthly for an hour on Sundays after tea (approximately at 12p)in the kitchen at ADZG to work together folding origami cranes to support efforts of Japanese-American Buddhists and American Buddhists to bear witness to the internment of migrant and refugee children and families and promote humane and fair treatment of migrants crossing at our southern border.
Find out more »Origami Crane Folding
Please join us for monthly meetings before zazen on Mondays in the kitchen at ADZG to work together folding origami cranes to support efforts of Japanese-American Buddhists and American Buddhists to bear witness to the internment of migrant and refugee children and families and promote humane and fair treatment of migrants crossing at our southern border.
Find out more »Zen Meditation and Dharma Talk on Realizing Oneness by Hogetsu Laurie Belzer
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 »Origami Crane Folding
We are meeting monthly before zazen on Thursdays in the kitchen at ADZG to work together folding origami cranes to support efforts of Japanese-American Buddhists and American Buddhists to bear witness to the internment of migrant and refugee children and families and promote humane and fair treatment of migrants crossing at our southern border.
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 »February 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 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 »
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 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 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 »