Ango | Peaceful Dwelling
Ango, which translates as "peaceful dwelling,” has been a traditional 90-day practice period in Zen for centuries.
We come together to deepen in the realization of our true nature and awaken wisdom and compassion.
We invite all to join in our Fall 2025 Ango intensive practice period.
Programs are available for all levels, beginners and seasoned practitioners, local and remote, in person and online.
Our theme for this year's Ango is Karma and Crisis.
The word "crisis" has an original meaning of a "turning point", the pivotal moment of choice where things can go one way or another. Karma, of course, is created by volitional action, what we choose to do, say and think. So crises are times when our choices are most consequential, and the karma we create is magnified.
In this ripe time of transformation individually and collectively, we will explore whether and how our choices can create the changes, the inflections, we desire to see in the world and in our lives.
We invite you to engage in this Ango practice period with the Eon Zen Sangha as you are called and able, and join us in intention and practice to create good karma together.
Set your Ango Intentions
Below are many opportunities to deepen your practice individually and with sangha through practice, study, and service during the Ango intensive practice period.
More will be added in the coming weeks.
You can use the Ango Commitment form (online below or pdf download) to clarify your intentions — perhaps you attend meditation sittings with the sangha more regularly, participate in each of the monthly retreats (in person or remote), explore the Foundations Course, or join in serving at All Roads Shelter (Boulder local).
Together with the sangha, you will:
Deepen your quality of life through the presence practices of Zen: awaken your sensory experience, become an engaged participant in community, nature and cosmos, access to power and potential of your own aliveness.
Develop insight into your unique life path: in the midst of your unique karmic conditions, what commitments call to you? What are your vows?
Cultivate wisdom and compassion by co-creating a generative field for our Bodhisattva vows and good karmic seeds to grow.
2025 Ango Programs
Set your Intentions
You can use the online form below to clarify your intentions for Ango and share them confidentially with Gyodo Sensei or download the pdf version here to write down your intentions and keep them visible as a reminder to help you maintain effort.
Practice with Sangha
Daily Zazen (online) - Mountain Time
Morning meditation offered online over zoom.
Eon Zen Zoom link
6:20-7:30am Mon-Fri (two periods)
8:00-9:00am Sat-Sun (two periods)
One Body Sangha Zoom link
1:00-1:15pm Mon + Fri
6:00-6:30pm Tue + Thur
8:00-8:30pm Wed
Weekly Sangha Practice and Dharma Talk
Monday Evening talks exploring the theme of Appreciating Your LIfe with Zazen and Sangha Discussion afterward.
Monthly Retreats
Join in extended meditation retreats:
September 19-21 Ango Entering Sesshin
October 18: Enter Here Zazenkai - ideal for beginners
November 22: Zazenkai
December 8-12: Rohatsu Week Zazen
December 12-14: Rohatsu Sesshin
Dokusan and Daisan
During Morning Zazen online (the attendant will announce when to sign up in the chat):
Dokusan: Face-to-Face teaching with Gyodo Sensei
Daisan: Personal Interview with Dharma Holder Geoff Shōun
Study
Exploring the Five Conditions: A New Approach to the Five Skandhas
In this self-paced 3-hour video seminar recorded in 2023, Sean Tetsudo Murphy, Sensei, a teacher and lineage holder in the White Plum Zen Asanga, leads a deep dive into a contemporary way of working with the ancient wisdom teachings on the five skandhas.
If you’ve ever struggled with finding the next step in shedding unskillful patterns of thought, emotion, and action and opening the heart of wisdom and compassion in a broader way, this seminar is for you.
Available with a one time contribution to support the teachings. Free for all Eon Zen Student Members. (login and go to your account to access)
Zen Foundations Course (12 online modules)
A self-paced online curriculum that gives a comprehensive and practical grounding in the experience and principles of Zen Buddhism. Available at a reduced rate for all Eon Zen/White Plum Sangha Members to support the teachings. Free for all Eon Zen Student Members. (login and go to your account to access)
Service
Serving Dinner at All Roads Shelter
Sept 27, Oct 25, Nov 22, Dec 27
Service with the Sangha
Assist with setting up meditation cushions or other needs for Monday Program or Retreats. Email staff@eonzen.org to discuss options.
Set Your Intentions
You can use this online form to clarify your intentions for Ango and share them confidentially with Gyodo Sensei.
You may also download a pdf version to write down your intentions and keep them visible as a reminder to help you maintain effort.
Personal Commitment
This Ango I set the intention to intensify my practice in the areas of Practice, Study & Service: