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!

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Find peace, strength, and joy

Develop inner peace, joy and mental strength in any of our weekly drop-in classes. Connect with a supportive, caring community. Drop in any time!

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DROP-IN MEDITATION CLASSES

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

Featured Classes:

Sundays

10am - 11:15am

Oak Park & Livestream

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Wednesdays

7pm - 8:15pm

Oak Park & Livestream

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Sundays

10am - 11:15am

Wicker Park

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Wednesdays

7pm - 8:15pm

Wicker Park

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RETREATS
& SPECIAL EVENTS

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

Upcoming:

Heart Jewel Retreat

KMCC - Wicker Park

Saturday, October 25, 2025

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Open House & Free Meditation

KMCC - Oak Park

Saturday, October 25, 2025

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Guru Yoga Mandala Retreat

KMCC - Oak Park

Sunday, October 26, 2025

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COMMUNITY
& SOCIAL EVENTS

Connect with other supportive, caring individuals.

Upcoming:

Friday Night Out: Meditation & Meal (Oct)

KMCC - Wicker Park

Friday, October 24, 2025

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Open House & Free Meditation

KMCC - Oak Park

Saturday, October 25, 2025

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more community events

FOR KIDS

An introduction to meditation & Buddhist ideas.

for kids

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

our tradition

BECOME A MEMBER

Standard Membership now includes retreats and workshops for free! All levels include drop-in classes and access to livestreaming. Starting at just $45/month.