What we’re about
We are now offering both in person and live streaming meditation classes, as well as on-demand classes! Please visit our website for the full schedule, and to register to attend classes.
Welcome to Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago!
We have a location in Chicago in the Wicker Park neighborhood, and in Oak Park just west of the city. We offer a variety of weekly drop-in classes, each includes guided meditation and teachings covering easy-to-understand and practical Buddhist wisdom for a happy, peaceful life, even in modern times. The classes are suitable for complete beginners up to those with lots of experience, all are welcome, and there’s no special dress or behavior that’s expected. We also offer more in-depth training such as weekend courses, retreats, and study programs covering the range of Buddhist thought.
Each month, the focus of each class changes, and our MeetUp Calendar is a great way to see all the current topics at-a-glance, as well as special events, often held on Saturdays. If you are planning to attend a class, go ahead and RSVP on MeetUp, it’s nice for people to see other members planning to attend :)
Thank you, and please never hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns!
May you find peace in your mind and joy in your heart.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Ringing in the Joy: Keeping a Happy Mind When Things - Oak Park meditation classKadampa Meditation Center Chicago - Oak Park, Oak Park, IL$15.00
Wednesdays | 7pm - 8:15pm | Oak Park
with Kadampa teacher Glynis Kinnan | $15
Info & Registration here: https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-2/Wednesday-Evening-Drop-In-ClassThis class is held in person, and is also available by livestream for monthly members.
__________________________________For a lot of us, the holiday season means more on our plates, literally and figuratively. We will explore how we can maintain a calm and joyful mind despite the demands on our time and attention, and thereby deepen our sense of our own meaning and purpose.
Each class will include guided meditation, practical instruction, and time for questions. No previous experience is necessary, and absolutely everyone is welcome!
Buddhism | Buddhist | Spiritual
- Unwind Your Mind - Evening Guided Meditation in Wicker ParkKadampa Meditation Center Chicago - Wicker Park, Chicago, IL$6.00
Thursdays | 6pm - 6:30pm | Wicker Park
with Kadampa teacher Lynn Sorrentino | $6
Info & Registration here: https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-2/Thursday-Evening-Guided-MeditationFeeling tense and wound up? Calm down and bring some peace into your evening. Includes a guided meditation and some practical tips how to stay connected to a positive mind. No previous experience is necessary -- absolutely everyone is welcome.
This class is held in person, and is also available by livestream for monthly members.
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- How to Transform Your Life - Oak Park meditation classKadampa Meditation Center Chicago - Oak Park, Oak Park, IL$12.00
Fridays | 10:30am - 11:30am | Oak Park
with Kadampa teacher Rich Zarbock | $12
Info & Registration here: https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-2/Friday-Morning-Drop-In-ClassThis class is held in person, and is also available by livestream for monthly members.
_______________________________________________The book How to Transform Your Life is a practical manual for daily life, which is especially appropriate for busy, modern people. It shows how we can develop and maintain inner peace, how we can reduce and stop our experience of problems, and how we can bring about positive changes in our life that will enable us to experience deep and lasting happiness.
Everyone is welcome - whether you’re brand new to meditation or an experienced practitioner. Each class includes clear and practical guidance based upon the book, two guided meditations, plus an opportunity to ask questions.
Buddhism | Buddhist | Spiritual
