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
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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.
While we welcome newcomers at all of our regular services, once a month we offer an introductory service geared specifically for people who would like a more structured introduction to our practice all are welcome.
As our space is somewhat limited we recommend registering in advance.
While we welcome newcomers at all of our regular services, once a month we offer an introductory service geared specifically for people who would like a more structured introduction to our practice all are welcome.
As our space is somewhat limited we recommend registering in advance.
Please join us for a 4 day sesshin in Schaumburg, IL. This presents an excellent opportunity to extend your Zen practice. All are welcome.
Meals and a sleeping space are provided - please bring a sleeping bag / bed roll. A donation of $100 is suggested to cover the costs involved.