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An ango (安居), or kessei (結制), is a Japanese term for a three-month period of intense training for students of Zen Buddhism, lasting anywhere from 90 to 100 days. The practice during ango consists of meditation (zazen), study, and work (samu (作務)).

Ango is typically held twice a year, the first period from spring to summer and the second period from fall to winter. The word ango literally translates as "dwelling in peace"; the summer ango is referred to as ge-ango (夏安居) or u-ango (雨安居) and the winter period is referred to as tō-ango (冬安居) or setsu-ango (雪安居). Additionally, some monasteries and Zen centers hold just one ango per year.

Concerning Zen practice in the United States, author Ellen Birx writes,

Many centers now allow members to attend retreats on a part-time basis. Many have ango, a three-month-long period of intensified practice, that members can participate in while continuing to go off to work during the day." Taigen Dan Leighton writes a more traditional definition, "These are ninety-day training periods of concentrated practice without leaving the monastic enclosure (except for monks going out for necessary temple business). They date back to the summer rainy season retreats of Shakyamuni's time. In Japan, they have been held twice a year, summer and winter."

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Title	Speaker	Date
Resting into Presence: A Spiritual Practice Serial: SF-08619 Talk by Unclear on 2024-MM-DD Practice Period	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	2024
Newts, Dogs, Lions, and Hara Serial: SF-08911 11/19/2023, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The one practice for every moment of our life is just to welcome and care for whatever is right here - why... Practice Period	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Nov 19 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Love's In Need of Love Today Serial: SF-08864 In this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, Greg Fain discusses how the new book “Home Is Here” by Rev. Keiryu Liên Shutt has influenced his practice, and the vital necessity of... Practice Period	Zenshin Greg Fain	Nov 18 2023 City Center
Why Put on the Robe at the Sound of the Bell? Serial: SF-08868 10/15/2023, Kokyo Henkel, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this talk, Kokyo discusses Case 16 in the Gateless Barrier koan collection: The world is so vast and wide - why do... Practice Period	Kokyo Henkel	Oct 15 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Zenbatical: Journey to Present Transformation Serial: SF-08914 Talk by Eli Brown Stevenson at City Center on 2023-09-27 Practice Period	So-on Eli Brown-Stevenson	Sep 27 2023 City Center
Embracing Nothing: Zen's Self Liberation Serial: SF-08830 Talk by Doshin Mako Voelkel Sesshin Day at City Center on 2023-06-02 Zazen, Practice Period	Dōshin Mako Voelkel	Jun 02 2023 City Center
Beyond Identity: Zen's Liberating Path Serial: SF-08829 Talk by Sesshin Day Ryushin Paul Haller at City Center on 2023-04-01 Zazen, Practice Period	Ryushin Paul Haller	Apr 01 2023 City Center
Nurturing a Kind Mind Serial: SF-08794 02/11/2023, Onryu Mary Stares, dharma talk at City Center. In a culture where we are going faster and faster, this talk gives one permission and encouragement to slow down and... Practice Period	Onryu Mary Stares	Feb 11 2023 City Center
Pathways to Zen: A Grateful Journey Serial: SF-08937 Talk by Dan Gudgel Wsm at City Center on 2023-02-08 Practice Period	Doshin Dan Gudgel	Feb 08 2023 City Center
Begin Now: Awaken Each Moment Serial: SF-07914 Talk by Soon Eli Brown Stevenson at City Center on 2022-11-16 Shuso, Practice Period	So-on Eli Brown-Stevenson	Nov 16 2022 City Center
Embarking on a voyage; how to travel thru a practice period. Serial: SF-08015 10/01/2022, Marcia Lieberman, dharma talk at City Center. Three main questions posed by Lieberman: How to behave; what to wear; how to travel— answered with stories,... Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi	Marcia Lieberman	Oct 01 2022 City Center
Embracing Interconnection Through Zen Practice Serial: SF-08039 Talk by Leslie James Understanding The Self on 2022-05-06 Study, Suffering, Practice Period	Leslie James	May 06 2022
Understanding the Self Serial: SF-08072 05/06/2022, Leslie James, dharma talk at Tassajara. Study, Suffering, Practice Period	Leslie James	May 06 2022 Tassajara
Embracing Sangha: A Collective Path Serial: SF-07867 Talk by Kiku Christina Lehnher Ryushin Paul Haller at City Center on 2022-03-26 Practice Period	Kiku Christina Lehnherr, Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 26 2022 City Center
Embracing Interbeing Through Community Serial: SF-07877 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller at City Center on 2022-03-26 Practice Period	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 26 2022 City Center
Collective Refuge: Embracing Modern Buddhism Serial: SF-07995 Talk by Djinn Gallagher at City Center on 2022-03-19 Practice Period	Myogan Djinn Gallagher	Mar 19 2022 City Center
Refuge: Immersing Body and Mind Serial: SF-07997 The fundamental teaching of taking refuge. Repeatedly taking reguge, through the day with formal practice in zazen, in liturgy, in chanting, through stitching robes, daily... Practice Period	Myogan Djinn Gallagher	Mar 19 2022 City Center
Refuge that Connects Us Serial: SF-07961 By engaging and practicing the Paramitas we turn our exploration of refuge outward. Including all beings. 03/05/2022, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at City Center... Practice Period	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Mar 05 2022 City Center
Refuge That Connects Us Serial: SF-08032 By engaging and practicing the Paramitas we turn our exploration of refuge outward. Including all beings. 03/05/2022, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at City Center... Practice Period	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Mar 05 2022 City Center
Embodying the Great Way Serial: SF-07984 Appreciation as a practice of refuge. 02/16/2022, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at City Center. Practice Period, Gratitude	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Feb 16 2022 City Center
Embodying The Great Way Serial: SF-07999 Appreciation as a practice of refuge. 02/16/2022, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at City Center. Practice Period	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Feb 16 2022 City Center
Continuous Practice Serial: SF-07979 What is “continuous practice,” all day long, and with each and every thing? 02/13/2022, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Practice Period	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Feb 13 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Paths to Spiritual Liberation Serial: SF-12195 Talk by Kodo Conlin Shuso Wsm at Tassajara on 2022-01-20 Practice Period	Kodo Conlin	Jan 20 2022 Tassajara
Living By Vow, Not Karma Serial: SF-12163 Talk by David Zimmerman at Tassajara on 2022-01-14 Practice Period, Karma, Study	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jan 14 2022 Tassajara
The Secret Is In Learning How To Fly Serial: SF-11068 This talk is based on Suzuki roshi’s lectures (from the book Branching Streams Flow in the Darkness) on Zen Master Shitou’s poem about the relationship between the ultimate... Wisdom, Practice Period	Fu Schroeder	Oct 17 2021 Green Gulch Farm
What Constitutes A Fulfilling Life? Serial: SF-10901 Reflections of the past year of the pandemic as an intense period of practice.What has this "collective practice period" awakened in you? Perhaps disrupted our sense of self.... Practice Period	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Apr 03 2021 City Center
Samantabhadra Bodhisattva (video) Serial: SF-11286 Work and the buddhist practice or awakened activity for the benefit of all beings. 10/28/2020, Sozan Miglioli, dharma talk at City Center. Practice Period	Sozan Miglioli	Oct 28 2020 City Center
Boddhisattvas: Beyond Fixed Ideas, Beyond Gender (video) Serial: SF-11200 What does it mean to save every being? 10/10/2020, Tenku Ruff, dharma talk at City Center. Bodhisattva, Practice Period	Tenku Ruff	Oct 10 2020 City Center
Awakening Through Compassionate Vows Serial: SF-11324 Talk by Abbot David Zimmerman And Abbot Ed Sattizahn at City Center on 2020-09-30 Bodhisattva, Practice Period	Tenzen David Zimmerman, Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Sep 30 2020 City Center
Fall Practice Period Opening Ceremony Practice Period, Bodhisattva	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Sep 29 2020 City Center
06/06/2020, Onryu Mary Stares, Dharma Talk at City Center (video) Serial: SF-11271 06/06/2020, Onryu Mary Stares, Dharma Talk at City Center Practice Period	Onryu Mary Stares	Jun 06 2020 City Center
Foundations of Practice Serial: SF-11226 05/25/2020, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara. Practice Period	Ryushin Paul Haller	May 25 2020 Tassajara
Embracing Uncertainty With Courage Serial: SF-11307 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller on 2020-05-25 Practice Period	Ryushin Paul Haller	May 25 2020
Embracing Uncertainty with Courage Serial: SF-12329 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller Foundations Of at Tassajara on 2020-05-25 Practice Period, Sangha, Doubt	Ryushin Paul Haller	May 25 2020 Tassajara
Slogans #11-16 Serial: SF-11201 05/14/2020, Onryu Mary Stares, dharma talk at City Center. Practice Period, Compassion	Onryu Mary Stares	May 14 2020 City Center
Intro to Lojong Teachings (video) Serial: SF-11235 Intro: Atisha's Seven Points of Mind Training- Lojong Teachings. 04/29/2020, Onryu Mary Stares, dharma talk at City Center. Practice Period	Onryu Mary Stares	Apr 29 2020 City Center
Zen's Dance of Openness and Care Serial: SF-12270 Talk by Paul Haller Seshin Day Renunciation And All Inclusion at Tassajara on 2020-02-23 Five Skandhas, Suzuki Roshi, Practice Period	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 23 2020 Tassajara
Nature's Path to Spiritual Awakening Serial: SF-12214 Talk by Wendy Lewis at City Center on 2020-02-15 Emptiness, Dogen, Practice Period	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Feb 15 2020 City Center
Qualities of Sati Serial: SF-12172 Sesshin Day 7 Practice Period, Zazen, Book of Serenity	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 02 2020 Tassajara
Perception's Flow: Seeing Beyond Self Serial: SF-12207 Talk by Hakusho Ostlund at Green Gulch Farm on 2019-12-22 Study, Practice Period	Hakusho Ostlund	Dec 22 2019 Green Gulch Farm
Embodying Interconnectedness through Just Sitting Serial: SF-12263 Talk by Class at Tassajara on 2019-12-19 Dogen, Shikantaza, Practice Period	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Dec 19 2019 Tassajara
Mountains, Waters, and Zen Harmony Serial: SF-12361 Talk by David Zimmerman Mountains As Dwelling Places Of Great Sages at Tassajara on 2019-12-10 Dogen, Zazen, Practice Period	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Dec 10 2019 Tassajara
Embodied Silence: Pathway to Transformation Serial: SF-12364 Talk by Christina Lehnherr at City Center on 2019-12-07 Practice Period, Gratitude	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Dec 07 2019 City Center
Awakening Through Acts of Giving Serial: SF-12252 Talk by Tova Green at City Center on 2019-11-30 Precepts, Generosity, Practice Period	Jisan Tova Green	Nov 30 2019 City Center
Manjushri: Slicing Through Duality Serial: SF-12160 Talk by Jody Greene Manjushri A.k.a.the Real Head Monk at Tassajara on 2019-11-25 Manjushri, Practice Period	Shogen Jody Greene	Nov 25 2019 Tassajara
Zazen: The Taproot of Enlightenment Serial: SF-12360 Talk by Erin Merk at City Center on 2019-11-23 Zazen, Practice Period, Posture	Myoju Erin Merk	Nov 23 2019 City Center
Joyful Steps on the Zen Path Serial: SF-12153 Talk by Greg Fain Joy Your Flotation Is Groovy at Tassajara on 2019-11-21 Practice Period, Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Soto Zen	Zenshin Greg Fain	Nov 21 2019 Tassajara
Zen Joy: Cultivating Community Connection Serial: SF-12293 Talk by Greg Fain at Tassajara on 2019-11-21 Practice Period, Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Soto Zen	Zenshin Greg Fain	Nov 21 2019 Tassajara
Zenful Living Through Grateful Practice Serial: SF-12164 Talk by Tim Oconner Fraisher at City Center on 2019-11-20 Practice Period, Gratitude, Continuous Practice	Tim O'Connor Fraser	Nov 20 2019 City Center
Embracing Impermanence, Embodying Joy Serial: SF-12317 Talk by Christina Leaher at City Center on 2019-11-13 Impermanence, Practice Period, Generosity	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Nov 13 2019 City Center

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