A collection of audio talks by our late abbot Kongo Langlois, Roshi is now available at Northwestern University Libraries
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Since 1949, the Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago has helped people work to realize their inherent wisdom and compassion through Zen meditation and Dharma teachings. We rely exclusively on your generosity to continue. If your circumstances permit, please donate. We have also recently enrolled in a program with Amazon wherein a portion of your purchase will be donated to us - Amazon Smile -
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Our services at the Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago are open to all. Newcomers and beginners are always welcome. Instruction in Zen meditation is offered at each service. Please join us for one of our regular Meditation Services.
Zazen services are held three times weekly:
We are located at 608 Dempster St in Evanston, IL.
The Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago is a Soto Zen Temple dedicated to helping practitioners realize their true nature through Zazen, seated meditation.
Zen Buddhists hold that all living beings are pure Buddha nature that seems to be obscured by the workings of the discursive mind, fueled by the pressures of modern life. Through daily practice of seated meditation, we allow the discursive mind to settle, and let this true nature be expressed in our daily life.
Buddhism is non-theistic. The historical Buddha is not worshipped as a deity, but rather serves as an example of the realization that is expressed through our Zazen practice. Practitioners of other faiths may cultivate themselves through Zazen, supplementing their existing spiritual practice.
Please join us for a special service celebrating Hanamatsuri - literally the flower festival. A celebration of the historical Buddha's birthday. All are welcome. A special Dharma talk will be given and you are invited to join us at a local restaurant for lunch after the service.
After the service, please join us for lunch at a local restaurant.
The 2PM service on this day only will be cancelled.
Please join us for a special service celebrating Hanamatsuri - literally the flower festival. A celebration of the historical Buddha's birthday. All are welcome. A special Dharma talk will be given and you are invited to join us at a local restaurant for lunch after the service.
After the service, please join us for lunch at a local restaurant.
The 2PM service on this day only will be cancelled.
Please join us for a 1 day Zen meditation retreat in Evanston. All are welcome. Suggested donation is $50.00 for the entire day. For more information:
The standard schedule for a one-day sesshin is as follows [Evanston]:
Please join us for an extended Zen Meditation retreat / sesshin in Shaumburg, IL. Sesshins present an excellent chance to extend your Zen practice and we encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity. All are welcome to join us for as much of this retreat as your schedule permits. Meals and a sleeping space are provided - please bring a sleeping bag or bed roll.
Tuition for the entire retreat - $100.00 pro-rated.
Please contact us with questions and details as to location.
While we welcome newcomers to all of our regular Zen Meditation services, once every month [typically the 3rd Sunday] we offer an "Introduction to Zen Meditation Workshop" for those who prefer a more structured introduction to our meditation practice. Zen Meditation Practice permits an understanding and realization of the deeper and more subtle aspects of our lives and points toward a compassionate and more confident way of living.
Please join us for a 1 day Zen meditation retreat in Evanston. All are welcome. Suggested donation is $50.00 for the entire day. For more information:
The standard schedule for a one-day sesshin is as follows [Evanston]: