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February 2019
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 Parinirvana Day Dharma talk by Rev. Taigen Dan Leighton
Sunday mornings begin with meditation instruction at 8:45 am * for people without prior Buddhist meditation experience or for those who wish to become familiar with our temple style of practice. The 9:30 am Zen meditation and 10:15 am Dharma talk are always open to the public even when there is a special meditation event. After the dharma and discussion, there is the option to participate in a brief period of temple cleaning (soji) followed by informal tea and socializing. ** Please note that there will be no meditation instruction, temple cleaning or tea on Sundays when we have special sittings. Consult the calendar for details.
Find out more »Zen Meditation and Dharma talk by Taigen Dan Leighton on Book of Serenity case 14
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
An event every week that begins at 7:15pm on Tuesday, repeating until Tuesday January 7, 2020
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 Angie via info@ancientdragon.org. No pre-registration required. Any donation welcome.
Find out more »Wednesday Morning Zazen
An event every week that begins at 7:00am on Wednesday, repeating until Wednesday January 8, 2020
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
An event every week that begins at 5:00pm on Wednesday, repeating until Wednesday January 8, 2020
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
An event every week that begins at 7:00pm on Thursday, repeating until Wednesday January 8, 2020
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 »Reflection and Response Group
10:45 AM: Arrival 11:00 AM: Zazen 11:30 AM: Discussion 12:15 PM: Closing 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. Or, expressed differently, the purpose of this gathering is to bring us together to discuss how our lived identities and experiences interact with everyday social realities. The gathering will also serve as a forum for presenting and assembling…
Find out more »Meditation instruction, Zazen and Dharma talk by Rev. Taigen Dan Leighton
An event every week that begins at 8:30am on Sunday, repeating until Sunday November 3, 2019
Sunday mornings begin with meditation instruction at 8:45 am * for people without prior Buddhist meditation experience or for those who wish to become familiar with our temple style of practice. The 9:30 am Zen meditation and 10:15 am Dharma talk are always open to the public even when there is a special meditation event. After the dharma and discussion, there is the option to participate in a brief period of temple cleaning (soji) followed by informal tea and socializing. ** Please note that there will be no meditation instruction, temple cleaning or tea on Sundays when we have special sittings. Consult the calendar for details.
Find out more »Zen Meditation and Dharma talk by Rev. Taigen Dan Leighton
An event every week that begins at 7:00pm on Monday, repeating until Monday January 6, 2020
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
An event every week that begins at 7:15pm on Tuesday, repeating until Tuesday January 7, 2020
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 Angie via info@ancientdragon.org. No pre-registration required. Any donation welcome.
Find out more »Wednesday Morning Zazen
An event every week that begins at 7:00am on Wednesday, repeating until Wednesday January 8, 2020
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
An event every week that begins at 5:00pm on Wednesday, repeating until Wednesday January 8, 2020
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
An event every week that begins at 7:00pm on Thursday, repeating until Wednesday January 8, 2020
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 »March 2019
Meditation instruction, Zazen and Dharma talk by Rev. Taigen Dan Leighton
An event every week that begins at 8:30am on Sunday, repeating until Sunday November 3, 2019
Sunday mornings begin with meditation instruction at 8:45 am * for people without prior Buddhist meditation experience or for those who wish to become familiar with our temple style of practice. The 9:30 am Zen meditation and 10:15 am Dharma talk are always open to the public even when there is a special meditation event. After the dharma and discussion, there is the option to participate in a brief period of temple cleaning (soji) followed by informal tea and socializing. ** Please note that there will be no meditation instruction, temple cleaning or tea on Sundays when we have special sittings. Consult the calendar for details.
Find out more »Lay Ordination ceremony
Taigen will perform a Lay Ordination precepts ceremony for two ADZG members, starting 3 pm, separate from the regular Sunday morning program. Everyone welcome.
Find out more »Zen Meditation and Dharma talk by Rev. Taigen Dan Leighton
An event every week that begins at 7:00pm on Monday, repeating until Monday January 6, 2020
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
An event every week that begins at 7:15pm on Tuesday, repeating until Tuesday January 7, 2020
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 Angie via info@ancientdragon.org. No pre-registration required. Any donation welcome.
Find out more »Wednesday Morning Zazen
An event every week that begins at 7:00am on Wednesday, repeating until Wednesday January 8, 2020
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
An event every week that begins at 5:00pm on Wednesday, repeating until Wednesday January 8, 2020
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 »