Be a Formal Participant in
Fall Ango 2026

Fall Ango Schedule
Sept 30–Oct 28, 2026

Please note, formal participants must have an established, consistent zazen practice in place before entering ango.

If you’d like to take part in ango formally, first take the time to reflect on how you’d like to intensify your Buddhist practice during ango. Identify what you would like to focus on and the possible changes you can make to help your practice during this period. If you have questions, please contact Guiding Teacher Zuisei.

Formal ango participants are also required to attend the four-part Buddhist Study Series beginning September 30 and at least one session of Private Teaching (daisan) with Zuisei, see details below.

Cost
There is no additional cost to participate in ango, though dana for Zuisei is always appreciated.

Buddhist Study Series

Participants are required to attend the four-part online Buddhist Study Series on Guo Gu’s Passing Through the Gateless Barrier: Koan Practice for Real Life. Registration is open throughout the series and recordings are available for any missed sessions.
Cost $75 | $50 | $25

Private Teaching

Participants are required to commit to at least one session of Private Teaching with Zuisei.

In-person Fall Sesshin

October 22-25 As an online sangha, the biannual In-person Sesshins (zazen-intensive, silent retreats) are the only in-person events held at OMS, and they take place every ango in New York. Sesshins at OMS are open to anyone with previous zazen intensive experience, though OMS members and ango participants have priority.
Cost $425 | $650 (We also have a few partial scholarships)

Full Schedule