This group has been created for the purpose of traditional Zen meditation practice. Anyone interested in beginning or continuing Zen meditation is welcome to attend our monthly group. As regular practice is the key to receiving the benefits of meditation, we are looking for people who understand how meditating together in a group dynamic contributes to the overall successful of an individual's practice and who want to commit to meeting once a week for sitting meditation. Beginners are welcom …

Younge Drodrul Ling is a non-sectarian and non-political center of traditional Tibetan Buddhism, studying the great masters of all lineages—Nyingma, Kagyu, Sakya and Gelug—under the spiritual direction of Younge Khachab Rinpoche. Known as the "quick path to enlightenment", Vajrayana Buddhism's distinctive feature is it's numerous methods that transform negative emotions & directly recognize the nature of mind. Our main focus is on Dzogchen meditation and teachings. We are the Chicago branch of …

By deepening our meditation until our mind comes to a standstill we can unlock the potential and unused ability within. In daily life human nature is to be consumed and eventually overwhelmed by thoughts inside our minds. As a result the worries of life at some point will become too much & overtake us which causes not only mental but eventually physical illness. Contrary to western belief of thinking through our problems, the truth is that thoughts are the problem, thoughts are a sickness, only …

This group is for anyone who would like to seek spiritual knowledge and peace in this life through Buddhism. We meet for: Service: On Sundays at the International Buddhist Progressive Society (their address listed below) from 10:30am - 12. Free but must RSVP! Meditation: Every other Tues from 7:30 - 9:00pm for Meditation Classes at IBPS conducted by Venerable Miaotsan, a graduate of Fo Guang Shan Meditation School with more than 15 years experience. Must RSVP! ALL Suggestions are …