About
Bringing Timeless Buddhist Wisdom to Modern Life
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Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to sharing the practical wisdom of Buddha's teachings with everyone in the Chicago area through meditation and mindfulness practices. We offer an array of drop-in classes, weekend events, and retreats open to everyone and suitable for all levels of experience.
Most of our classes and events are held at our two locations: in Oak Park and in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. We also offer branch classes in Bloomington-Normal, IL.
Our meditation practices are based upon a living tradition of wisdom teachings that has been passed down from teacher to student, and which has liberated practitioners from anxiety, stress, pain, and suffering for thousands of years.
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People coming here are your friends and neighbors who have found these teachings to be just as transformative today. Feel free to try any drop-in class and see for yourself. Each includes guided meditation, practical teaching, and time for questions. No pre-registration needed.
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We are part of the New Kadampa Tradition (NKT-IKBU), an international network of over 1200 independent, non-profit centers and branches in over 40 countries, all devoted to sharing Kadampa Buddhism throughout the world.
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Everyone is welcome!