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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 June 2017 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.

Upcoming Event Spotlight

Introduction to Zen Meditation Workshop

Sunday, July 16, 2017 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

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.

Upcoming Events

One Day Zen Meditation Retreat in Evanston

Saturday, July 8, 2017 - 12:30pm to 10:30pm

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]:

Introduction to Zen Meditation Workshop

Sunday, July 16, 2017 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

4 Day Meditation Retreat in Schaumburg, IL

Thursday, July 20, 2017 - 7:00pm to Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 12:00pm

One Day Zen Meditation Retreat in Evanston

Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 12:30pm to 10:30pm

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]:

Oban Celebration - Special Service

Sunday, August 13, 2017 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Please join us for a special holiday service in observance of the Japanese Buddhist holiday of Obon. Obon is a day dedicated to the memory of our physical and spiritual ancestors. A special Dharma talk will be given. All are welcome. After the service, please join us for lunch at a local restaurant. The 2PM service on this day only will be cancelled.

Recent Teishos and Dharma Talks

What Happens When I Die

Rev. Kozan Jim Matson

Sunday, March 12, 2017

Heaven & Earth Meditation

Myoshin Dorota Zak

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Just Sit

Rev. Kozan Jim Matson

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

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