Special Events & Classes
Peer-led Programs
LGBTQIA+ DHARMA GROUP (hybrid)
2ND THURSDAYS @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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 a period of zazen followed by tea and discussion. Email info@ancientdragon.org with any questions.

FLOWER ORNAMENT SUTRA READING GROUP – FIRST FRIDAYS OF THE MONTH @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
We sit zazen and read aloud together the classic expansive Mahayana Buddhist text, Avatamsaka Sutra (Flower Ornament Sutra). All are welcome. No registration required though donations are always welcome. For information contact info@ancientdragon.org
Classes and Seminars
Special Events
NEW YEAR’S EVE RELINQUISHMENT AND FIRE CEREMONY – Wednesday, December 31, 2025 @ 9:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Annual New Year’s Eve Relinquishment and Fire Ceremony. There will be 108 bells counting down to midnight followed by noodles. All are welcome to join – no registration requred. Suggested $10 donation.
NEW YEAR’S DAY SANGHA BRUNCH – Thursday, January 1, 2026 @ 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Sangha brunch to ring in the new year. We will start with a period of zazen followed by a potluck brunch – please bring a dish to share!