This retreat took place Sunday, March 22, 2026 – Sunday, March 22, 2026. View upcoming retreats at Ancient Dragon Zen Gate.

Sunday – Sunday · 2 days
22–22
March 2026

Daylong Sesshin Led by Hogetsu Laurie Belzer: Opening the Spring Practice Period

with Hogetsu Laurie Belzer·Soto Zen

Soto Zensesshinzazenoryokikinhin

A daylong sesshin led by Hogetsu Laurie Belzer marking the opening of Ancient Dragon Zen Gate's Spring Practice Period. Saturday evening orientation and zazen, then full Sunday sitting 7 am–5:30 pm with oryoki lunch. Available in person at the Lincoln Square Zendo or online; partial attendance welcome.

About this retreat

This daylong sesshin opens Ancient Dragon Zen Gate's Spring Practice Period. The retreat spans Saturday evening and all of Sunday, beginning with orientation and zazen Saturday night, then a full sitting day Sunday from 7 am to 5:30 pm that includes oryoki (formal) lunch.

You can attend in person at the Lincoln Square Zendo in New York or participate online. The center explicitly welcomes partial attendance, so you can drop in for the Saturday evening session, stay for the full Sunday sit, or join just one day.

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Originally listed on Ancient Dragon Zen Gate's website.

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Daylong sesshin led by Hogetsu Laurie Belzer marking the start of Ancient Dragon Zen Gate's Spring Practice Period. Saturday evening orientation and zazen, then full Sunday sitting 7 am–5:30 pm with oryoki lunch. Hybrid format: attend in person at the Lincoln Square Zendo or online. Partial attendance welcome.