Ango
at Ocean Mind Sangha

During the time of the Buddha, and coinciding with India’s monsoon season, the sangha paused their wandering to come together for shelter, support, and practice. Protected from the rains, in community and under the Buddha’s guidance, monks and lay practitioners celebrated this period by turning inward and intensifying their spiritual practice. In the years that followed, Buddhists in China, Japan, and beyond continued this cyclical form of practice called ango, “peaceful dwelling.”

Today, ango offers us a powerful way to enter the deepening quiet of the season so conducive to stillness and introspection. At OMS, we commit to supporting one another as we intensify our spiritual practice online and in person. Sitting for longer or more frequent periods, engaging in the study of a Buddhist text, or committing to a silent, mindful meal are some examples of this intensified practice. We invite you to connect with your intention and join us during our Fall 2024 Ango.

Brian Ryusan Pontolilo is our shuso or chief disciple, and our focus of study is (TBA). Below are this year’s ango offerings.

Ango Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).

OPEN TO ANGO PARTICIPANTS:

Ango Opening Ceremony Wednesday, October 2, 7-9 pm
Evening Zazen Monday and Thursday, 7–8 pm
Buddhist Study (TBA) Wednesday, October 9, 7-9 pm
Wednesday, October 16, 7-9 pm
Wednesday, October 23, 7-9 pm
Dharma Encounter: Ango Closing Wednesday, October 30, 7-9 pm
Private Teaching with Zuisei Wednesdays, October 9, 16, 23, 30

Note: If you’re not registered for Fall Ango but would like to attend the study sessions, contact Zuisei for the link. We ask for a $10 donation for each class. Ango participants also receive a weekly Morning Wisdom Newsletter. Saturday events are not included in the ango registration.

OPEN TO ALL

Daily Morning Zazen Monday to Friday, 5:30 am – 7:30 am
Daisan (Private Teaching) Saturdays, October 5, & 12, 8–9:15 am
(Saturday Morning Zazen)

October Sesshin (In-person)
Thursday, October 17, 7 pm – Sunday April 20, 12 pm
Note: Priority will be given to ango participants as there are limited spaces. Registration is not included in the ango fee.

To register for ango we ask that you have a consistent sitting practice and the aspiration to deepen it in some way. You’ll be asked to complete a commitment form and to register for at least one session of private teaching with Zuisei.