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Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago

Timeless wisdom, inner peace, lasting happiness. 

Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago is a non-profit and all-volunteer organization dedicated to sharing the practical wisdom of Buddha’s teachings in Chicagoland, Central Illinois, Northern Indiana, and Michigan.


Our meditation practices are based upon a tradition that for thousands of years has been passed down from teacher to student and are suited to the modern world and all ways of life. 

 

Everyone welcome!

Medicine for the Mind: Public Talk | Sun, Jan 5 in Oak Park; Mon, Jan 6 in Wicker Park
Is mental pain holding you back?

Experience the healing power of meditation to overcome painful states of mind and enjoy a happy and meaningful life.

DROP-IN MEDITATION CLASSES

The heart of what we do. Drop in any time.

Drop-In Classes

Featured Classes:

Sundays

10am - 11:15am

Oak Park & Livestream

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Mondays

7pm - 8:15pm

Wicker Park & Livestream

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Sundays

10am - 11:15am

Wicker Park

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Wednesdays

7pm - 8:15pm

Oak Park & Livestream

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RETREATS
& SPECIAL EVENTS

Meditation retreats & workshops, social events, and public talks.

Retreats & Special Events

Upcoming:

Medicine for the Mind (Oak Park)

Oak Park

Sunday, January 5, 2025

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Medicine for the Mind (Wicker Park)

Wicker Park

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

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The Essence of Enlightenment Retreat

Oak Park

Sunday, January 12, 2025

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COMMUNITY 
& SOCIAL EVENTS

Connect with a supportive, caring community.

Community & Social Events

Upcoming:

Happy Half-Hour (Wicker Park) - January

Wicker Park

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

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Happy Half-Hour (Oak Park) - January

Oak Park

Thursday, January 9, 2025

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FOR KIDS

An introduction to meditation & Buddhist ideas.

KIDS CLASS
IN-DEPTH STUDY

Systematic study and practice of meditation & modern Buddhism.

IN-DEPTH STUDY
DHARMA FESTIVALS

Connect with a regional, national, and international community.

DHARMA FESTIVALS

“Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.”

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

“Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.”

our tradition

BECOME A MEMBER

Get FREE unlimited drop-in classes with any membership, plus access to livestreaming. Starting at just $45/month.

BECOME A MEMBER

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MEDITATION PRAYERS

Build a closer connection to positive states of mind.

MEDITATION PRAYERS

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IMAGINE WITH US

Help us as we embark on on finding a new city space!

IMAGINE WITH US

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EVERYONE WELCOME!

The tools we share can help everyone without exception, and everyone is welcome.

EVERYONE WELCOME!

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LIVESTREAMING

Classes, retreats, events -- live online for monthly members.

LIVESTREAMING

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YEAR-END FUNDRAISER

Support our year-end fundraiser and help bring peace to our region

YEAR-END FUNDRAISER

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IN THE COMMUNITY

Outreach programs: reaching outward, looking inward.

IN THE COMMUNITY

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KEEP IN TOUCH

Sign up for emails. We write about once a week and will never share your info.

KEEP IN TOUCH

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