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RETREATS & SPECIAL EVENTS

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

RETREATS & SPECIAL EVENTS

We offer a variety of workshops, public talks, retreats, and social events throughout the year. All are held in person, and many are also available by livestream for monthly members.

  • How to Stop Overthinking
    How to Stop Overthinking
    Member discounts active
    Sat, Apr 26
    KMCC - Oak Park
    Break free from the exhausting cycle of overthinking! This workshop will explore meditation techniques and perspectives that help you experience a more peaceful, spacious state of mind.
  • Awakening the Path to Pure Happiness:  Meditation Retreat
    Awakening the Path to Pure Happiness:  Meditation Retreat
    Member discounts active
    Sat, Apr 26
    Normal First United Methodist Church
    Discover how to awaken your inner potential to experience everlasting happiness and freedom from mental suffering; by contemplating and meditating on The Liberating Prayer you’ll find a practical way to overcome day-to-day problems and strengthen peaceful states of mind.
  • The Art of Torma Making
    The Art of Torma Making
    Member discounts active
    Sat, May 03
    KMCC - Wicker Park
    A relaxed, informal, hands-on workshop on the traditional Buddhist art of torma making. Tormas are traditional handmade food offerings, usually made of marzipan, that symbolize an offering of great bliss.
  • Happy Half-Hour (Wicker Park) - May
    Happy Half-Hour (Wicker Park) - May
    Mon, May 05
    KMCC - Wicker Park
    Enjoy vegetarian nibbles, non-alcoholic drinks and the company of other people like you who desire to be happy 24-7. No charge … just show up!
  • Prayers to Green Tara: Liberation from Sorrow
    Prayers to Green Tara: Liberation from Sorrow
    Thu, May 08
    KMCC - Wicker Park
    A special evening of beautiful Buddhist prayers and Tara mantra chanting with special guest teacher and Buddhist nun, Gen Demo.
  • Love: The Key to Happiness
    Love: The Key to Happiness
    Fri, May 09
    Chicago Theater Works
    During this special evening talk and guided meditation, Buddhist nun Gen Demo will reveal how pure love actually protects you from harm and suffering, how a loving heart inspires you to treat others with consideration and kindness, and practical methods to improve your pure love.
WHAT ABOUT WEEKDAYS?

We also have a recurring schedule of drop-in classes throughout the week.

Drop-In Classes
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