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Meditation in Decolonizing Consciousness

ADZG Online Zendo

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 The service will be led in our Online Zendo by Dylan Toropov, who asks for your help in selecting material for the discussion portion of the service. Please email info@ancientdragon.org if you […]

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Zazen and Dharma Talk by Taigen Dan Leighton

Lincoln Square Zendo 2255 W Giddings Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Dharma talk by Taigen Dan Leighton Sunday Morning Public Program at Lincoln Square Zendo and in our online Zendo via ZOOM. 9:30 am: Zen Meditation (zazen), 10:15 am: Dharma Talk. Instructions for Lincoln Square Zendo and COVID Policy

Temple Cleaning

Lincoln Square Zendo 2255 W Giddings Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Extended work period/temple cleaning in preparation for our five-day Rohatsu sesshin, in-person at our Lincoln Square Zendo. All are welcome to attend - the cleaning will follow our normal Sunday morning program.

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Monday Morning Online Zazen with Douglas Floyd

ADZG Online Zendo

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 and Ecosattva Vows. See the homepage for instructions and FAQs regarding our online Zendo.

Bodhisattva Precept Remembrance Ceremony

Lincoln Square Zendo 2255 W Giddings Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Monthly Bodhisattva Precept Remembrance Ceremony This month's ceremony will be a part of our normal Monday evening program and will be offered hybrid, in-person and in our Online Zendo. 7:00 Arrivals/Han begins 7:15 Zazen 7:45 Bodhisattva Precept Remembrance Ceremony

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Tuesday Morning Online Zazen with David Wray

ADZG Online Zendo

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 Sutra and Ecosattva Vows. See the homepage for instructions and FAQs regarding our online Zendo.

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Meditation and Recovery Online

ADZG Online Zendo

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.

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Wednesday Morning Online Zazen with Gerrie Griffin

ADZG Online Zendo

Wednesday morning online sitting with Gerrie Griffin. 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 and Ecosattva Vows. See the homepage for instructions and FAQs regarding our online Zendo.

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Thursday Morning Hybrid Zazen with Hogetsu Laurie Belzer

ADZG Online Zendo

Thursday morning sitting with Hogetsu Laurie Belzer. Sitting will be held hybrid, both in the Lincoln Square Zendo and in our online Zendo via ZOOM. Zazen is from 8:00am – 8:30am, followed by brief teaching reflection and check-in. See the homepage for instructions and FAQs regarding our online Zendo.

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Meditation in Decolonizing Consciousness

ADZG Online Zendo

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 The service will be led in our Online Zendo by Dylan Toropov, who asks for your help in selecting material for the discussion portion of the service. Please email info@ancientdragon.org if you […]

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Flower Ornament Sutra Reading Group

ADZG Online Zendo

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 […]

Oryoki Training With Douglas Floyd

Lincoln Square Zendo 2255 W Giddings Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Oryoki training, led by Douglas Floyd, in preparation for our Rohatsu sesshin starting Wednesday, December 6. No prior experience necessary. You may bring your own set if you have one, otherwise one will be provided. This training will be in-person only at our Lincoln Square zendo. Please also see our Books and Resources page for more oryoki […]

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Zazen and Dharma Talk by Taigen Dan Leighton

Lincoln Square Zendo 2255 W Giddings Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Dharma talk by Taigen Dan Leighton Sunday Morning Public Program at Lincoln Square Zendo and in our online Zendo via ZOOM. 9:30 am: Zen Meditation (zazen), 10:15 am: Dharma Talk. Instructions for Lincoln Square Zendo and COVID Policy

Oryoki Training With Eishin Nancy Easton

Lincoln Square Zendo 2255 W Giddings Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Oryoki training, led by Eishin Nancy Easton, in preparation for our Rohatsu sesshin starting Wednesday, December 6. No prior experience necessary. You may bring your own set if you have one, otherwise one will be provided. This training will be in-person only at our Lincoln Square zendo. Please also see our Books and Resources page for more […]

Board Meeting

ADZG Online Zendo

Meeting of the board of Ancient Dragon Zen Gate. All are welcome to attend in our online zendo.

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Monday Morning Online Zazen with Douglas Floyd

ADZG Online Zendo

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 and Ecosattva Vows. See the homepage for instructions and FAQs regarding our online Zendo.

Zen Meditation and Dharma Talk by Ko Carol Laursen: The nature of self-control when there is no-self

Lincoln Square Zendo 2255 W Giddings Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Dharma talk by Ko Carol Laursen, long-time practitioner and member of the ADZG Board.. Monday Evening Public Program at Lincoln Square Zendo and in our online Zendo via ZOOM. 7:15 pm: Zen Meditation (zazen) 7:45 pm: Dharma Talk Instructions for Lincoln Square Zendo and COVID Policy

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Tuesday Morning Online Zazen with David Wray

ADZG Online Zendo

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 Sutra and Ecosattva Vows. See the homepage for instructions and FAQs regarding our online Zendo.

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Meditation and Recovery Online

ADZG Online Zendo

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.

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Online Only: Public Rohatsu Zazen and Dharma Talk

ADZG Online Zendo

If you cannot attend our rohatsu sesshin, join us on Wed 12/5/23 through Sat 12/9/23.  The sangha is warmly invited to online attendance of Hogetsu’s and Taigen’s dharma talks on the Samadhi of the Treasury of Radiance at 10:15am and/or the preceding period of zazen at 9:30am. Our amended Sunday Morning Zazen and Dharma Talk by Taigen […]