What we’re about
We are now offering both in person and live streaming meditation classes, as well as on-demand classes! Please visit our website for the full schedule, and to register to attend classes.
Welcome to Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago!
We have a location in Chicago in the Wicker Park neighborhood, and in Oak Park just west of the city. We offer a variety of weekly drop-in classes, each includes guided meditation and teachings covering easy-to-understand and practical Buddhist wisdom for a happy, peaceful life, even in modern times. The classes are suitable for complete beginners up to those with lots of experience, all are welcome, and there’s no special dress or behavior that’s expected. We also offer more in-depth training such as weekend courses, retreats, and study programs covering the range of Buddhist thought.
Each month, the focus of each class changes, and our MeetUp Calendar is a great way to see all the current topics at-a-glance, as well as special events, often held on Saturdays. If you are planning to attend a class, go ahead and RSVP on MeetUp, it’s nice for people to see other members planning to attend :)
Thank you, and please never hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns!
May you find peace in your mind and joy in your heart.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Unwind Your Mind - Evening Guided Meditation in Wicker ParkKadampa Meditation Center Chicago - Wicker Park, Chicago, IL$6.00
Mondays | 6pm - 6:30pm | Wicker Park
with Gen Zamling, Resident Teacher | $6
Info & Registration here: https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-2/Monday-Evening-Guided-Meditation-in-Wicker-ParkFeeling tense and wound up? These meditations will help you relax and let go, and bring some calm and peace into your evening.
Each session includes a brief introduction, a guided meditation, and concludes with practical ideas about how to stay connected to a positive mind outside of meditation. No previous experience is necessary--absolutely everyone is welcome.
This class is held in person, and is also available by livestream for monthly members.
Buddhism | Buddhist | Spiritual
- Happiness Step by Step - Wicker Park meditation classKadampa Meditation Center Chicago - Wicker Park, Chicago, IL$15.00
Mondays | 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Wicker Park
with Gen Zamling, Resident Teacher | $15
Info & Registration here: https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-2/Monday-Evening-Meditation-Class-in-Wicker-ParkThis class is held in person, and is also available by livestream for monthly members.
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Based on the famous Eight Verses of Training the Mind by the great Bodhisattva, Langri Tangpa, this inspiring series of classes shows with extraordinary clarity how to transform all life's difficulties into valuable spiritual insights.
You'll learn inspiring and practical ways of thinking that can improve your relationships and help you develop greater patience, empathy and compassion in your daily life. Through continued practice, you can gradually abandon the state of being ordinary and limited and become a pure person with unlimited ability to protect all living beings and lead them to a state of lasting happiness.
Each class includes practical instruction, guided meditations, and time for questions. No previous experience is necessary, and absolutely everyone is welcome!
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June 3: Thriving Amidst Adversity
June 10: Staying Calm When Things go Wrong
June 17: Taking Away Pain, Giving Happiness
June 24: A Mantra Meditation for Profound HappinessBuddhism | Buddhist | Spiritual
- Happiness Step by Step - Oak Park meditation classKadampa Meditation Center Chicago - Oak Park, Oak Park, IL$15.00
Wednesdays | 7pm - 8:15pm | Oak Park
with Kadampa teacher Glynis Kinnan | $15
Info & Registration here: https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-2/Wednesday-Evening-Drop-In-ClassThis class is held in person, and is also available by livestream for monthly members.
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Based on the famous Eight Verses of Training the Mind by the great Bodhisattva, Langri Tangpa, this inspiring series of classes shows with extraordinary clarity how to transform all life's difficulties into valuable spiritual insights.
You'll learn inspiring and practical ways of thinking that can improve your relationships and help you develop greater patience, empathy and compassion in your daily life. Through continued practice, you can gradually abandon the state of being ordinary and limited and become a pure person with unlimited ability to protect all living beings and lead them to a state of lasting happiness.
Each class includes practical instruction, guided meditations, and time for questions. No previous experience is necessary, and absolutely everyone is welcome!
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June 5: Thriving Amidst Adversity
June 12: Staying Calm When Things go Wrong
June 19: Taking Away Pain, Giving Happiness
June 26: A Mantra Meditation for Profound HappinessBuddhism | Buddhist | Spiritual
