Soto Zen Practice
Zazen rooted in the American Soto Zen tradition.
Ancient Dragon Zen Gate
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About Ancient Dragon Zen Gate
Zazen, or just sitting meditation, is central to Ancient Dragon Zen Gate's practice in the American Soto Zen tradition. The Chicago community is a Branching Stream of San Francisco Zen Center and welcomes practitioners onsite and online. Regular offerings include Sunday morning zazen with a dharma talk, one-day sittings, meditation instruction, temple orientation, and study groups such as Huayan School Study Group. The community also provides an Online Zendo for hybrid and virtual programs. Its events are open to everyone, including those new to Zen, and visitors may request personal instruction or drop in for zazen. Additional programming includes dharma talks, podcasts, work periods, tea, and an annual seminar on bodhisattva precepts.
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At a glance
- Team
- Guiding dharma teacher Hōgetsu Laurie Belzer; emeritus guiding teacher Taigen Dan Leighton.
- Founded
- 2003
- Practices in the American Soto Zen tradition of Shunryu Suzuki-roshi
- A Branching Streams member affiliated with San Francisco Zen Center
- Welcomes people of every race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, creed, and religious background
From www.ancientdragon.org, checked 22 Oct 2026. Only what the business states on its own website.
Services
- Zen meditation (zazen) Onsite, online, and hybrid regular practice events
- Meditation instruction and temple orientation Available by request
- Dharma teachings Offered by Rev. Taigen Dan Leighton
- Work That Connects Workshop One-day workshop based on the work of Joanna Macy
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Services & specialities
Highlights
Online Zendo
Virtual and hybrid meditation programs are available.
Meditation Instruction
Newcomers can request instruction and temple orientation.
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