Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (online & in-person)

On the 3rd Sunday of each month, we will have two shorter sitting periods with walking meditation in between. Afterwards, members take turns to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally over vegan snacks & tea with this schedule (Central Time):

3:15 PM: Door opens / Zoom link opens

3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind

3:45 PM: Sitting Meditation

~4:05 PM: Slow Walking Meditation

~4:15 PM: Sitting Meditation

~4:30 PM: Self-Massage

~4:40 PM: Make a Cup of Tea!

~4:45 PM: Dharma Story

~5:30 PM: Adjourn

You may join any or all segments of the evening.

Beginners welcome. No cost to attend. Donations at https://chicagomeditation.org/donate/ are welcome. Your generosity will support the continual operations and growth of this group, including the cost of our monthly rent and Meetup subscription fees.

We also meet on other Sundays with slightly different programs - see our event listing on Meetup for details.

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:: HOW TO JOIN US via ZOOM ::

Zoom link opens at 3:15 PM (CT) every Sunday.
Practice begins at 3:30 PM (CT).

Zoom Link and info on how to prepare for an online meeting can be found on our website.

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:: HOW TO JOIN US IN-PERSON ::

VACCINATION REQUIRED. Please read our “COVID Safety Protocol” page for details on vaccination requirements and other etiquettes.

Please bring your vaccination card (or a photo of it) and show it to our volunteers before entering the building for the first time.

LOCATION: Kiku Matsu Aikido Dojo, 4512 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60625

Alternatively, you may email *hello@chicagomeditation.org* to set up a private Zoom meeting to show your proof of vaccination ahead of time (we can also accommodate FaceTime calls or WhatsApp video chat).

More info on preparing for an in-person meeting can be found on our website.