Spring Ango 2026

An ango is a traditional Zen training period, historically a three-month retreat during monsoon season when monks stayed in one place to deepen their practice. This online version extends that structure into the spring months, keeping the commitment model intact: daily zazen, structured study, and regular contact with the sangha, but from home.

The focus on Hongzhi — a 12th-century Soto Zen master — signals a particular emphasis within the tradition. Hongzhi's teaching centered on what he called "silent illumination," a form of practice-realization that moves beyond technique into presence itself. Study of his words alongside your own sitting anchors intellectual understanding to direct experience.

The center has not yet published details about the daily schedule, how online sessions are structured, or what prior experience is expected. Contact the center directly for information on time commitments, session formats, and whether this ango is open to newcomers or designed for students with established practice.