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The Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago has decided to close its doors in response to the evolving coronavirus situation for an indeterminate period of time. It is in accordance with public health recommendations and the newly evolving social norms, that we take this action.

Fortunately, Zen Meditation can be practiced at home, or in any quiet place. Perhaps, as we find ourselves going out less, we can integrate this practice into our daily lives even more. In fact, Zazen, now more than ever, continues to be a refuge to us in the midst of change and uncertainty. If we’ll only take the time to Just Sit.

Please visit us here at www.zbtc.org for further updates.

The Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago

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 -

Our August 2019 Newsletter is now available

Zen Meditation Services

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:

Sunday 10AM - Noon
Sunday 2PM - 4PM
Wednesday 7PM - 9PM

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.

Recent Teishos and Dharma Talks

Attention

Rev. Kozan Jim Matson

Sunday, January 26, 2020

Bodhi Day 2019 Dharma Talk

Rev. Kozan Jim Matson

Sunday, December 15, 2019

Labels II

Rev. Kozan Jim Matson

Sunday, September 1, 2019

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The Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago has decided to close its doors in response to the evolving coronavirus situation for an indeterminate period of time. It is in accordance with public health recommendations and the newly evolving social norms, that we take this action.

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