Aug 31 – Dec 7
ANGO 2025
A 90-day training period
Registration Deadline: August 27
Commitment is our compass
Message from Roshi Robert Joshin Althouse
In our tradition, we often do what is called Ango training, where we deepen and strengthen our practice together over a 3-month period of time. We ask that people join the training by making a commitment to increase their practice in some way. This usually includes increasing our meditation.
We invite you to join this Ango period, led by the Shuso (Head Trainee), Christian Baizan Solorzano. To join, you must be a ZLMC member. Register by paying the nominal $285 fee (see bottom of page), which will give you two 7-day retreats, classes, and events taking place during this training.
This year, Rev. Diane Myogetsu Bejcek will be offering a class on Lojong Mind Training. Baizan will also be offering a class. Practicing in this way, we renew our vows and commitment to living a Zen-inspired life in accordance with the precepts and our Bodhisattva vows.
May you trust your own wisdom and natural generosity.
Roshi Robert Joshin Althouse
Message from Shuso (Head Trainee) Christian Baizan Solorzano
Dear Sangha,
I’m humbled and honored to announce my role as Susho (head trainee) for this year’s Ango–a period of deep practice. This will be an opportunity for all of us to embrace the present moment with clarity and commitment to ourselves and each other, fostering connection and insight in an embodied and dignified way.
During this time, we’ll amplify our meditation, engage with Zen teachings, and structure our lives in such a way that treats our home and community as sacred ground. I encourage you to show up wholeheartedly and embrace a slower, mindful rhythm that meets daily obligations and relationships with renewed awareness and care.
When we practice together, we discover our shared wisdom and natural capacity for presence. We commit to meeting each moment–whether challenging or joyful–with openness and compassion.
So, let’s embrace this opportunity.
I look forward to serving and honoring this moment with enthusiasm and appreciation.
Bowing,
Baizan
Ango Schedule
Opening Ceremony
Sunday, Aug 31 @ 10:00 AM
Fall 7-day Zen Retreat (Aug 31–Sept. 6)
Morning Meditation: Monday–Friday | 7:00 – 7:45 AM
Evening Meditation: Tuesday | 6:00 – 6:45 PM
Lojong Class with Rev. Diane Myogetsu Bejcek | Online Only
begins Thur. Sept. 11 from 7:00-8:30 pm, and continues thereafter every other week. Online only.
Study Group with Baizan Solorzano |Hybrid
begins Tue. Sept 16 from 7:00-8:30 pm and continues thereafter every other week. This study group will be reading “Inside the Flower Garland Sutra: Huayan Buddhism and the Modern World” by Ben Connelly
Winter 7-Day Zen Retreat
Nov. 30–Dec 6
Closing Ceremony
Closing Ceremony, Sunday
December 7 • 10 AM
Register
Invest in your spiritual journey today.
This year, we are offering this 3-month training for $285.
This exceptional value includes:
Two immersive 7-day retreats (Fall & Winter) - $570 value for members, $690 value for nonmembers
Exclusive teachings by Rev. Myogetsu Bejcek on Logong practice.
Study group using “China Root: Taoism, Ch’an, and Original Zen” by David Hinton, guided by Baizan Solorzano
Access to the Zen Life Online Community platform with curated resources, books, videos, and articles
Private interviews with either Robert Roshi and June Roshi
Monthly local participants’ breakfasts
Countless opportunities to deepen your practice
Clarify your purpose. Enrich your spirit. Transform your life.
Don’t miss this transformative experience!
Registration closes on August 27
To explore how you might participate in the Ango, please get in touch with Christian Baizan Solorzano and set a meeting to talk with him about how you want to participate. He’ll help you clarify your commitment.
