In order to continue to exercise cautions and to ensure the safety of all our members, we are extending our online group practice until further notice.
We remain hopeful that we will be meeting in-person again before long. Sign-up to receive our weekly newsletter to get the latest updates.
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May all beings be safe, healthy, and at peace.
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Events

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: - 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning […]

Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 3rd Saturday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Make a Cup of […]

Meditation Mini-Retreat (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 4th Saturday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:20 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:50 PM: Walking Meditation (you may continue sitting if you wish) ~5:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:35 […]

Meditation + Live Talk + Q&A : Online with Guest Teacher DAVID LISTEN
FeaturedONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On Saturday May 29th, Chan (Zen) Buddhist Teacher, David Listen, will be joining us live, leading meditation and giving a talk titled: "The Core Principles of Buddhadharma: How They Guide Our Life Practice"In this talk, David will expound on not just the basic theory of Buddhist teachings, but also their practical applications and relationship to […]

Meditation + Dharma Sharing (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 1st Saturday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 […]

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: - 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning […]

Meditation + Tea + Sangha Meeting (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On June 19th, after meditation, we will hold a Sangha Meeting to collect your inputs on the best way for our meditation group to transition back to in-person meetings. As the city of Chicago re-opens, CBMG is planning our return to the Kiku Matsu Dojo. It is our hope to continue offering the option for […]

Meditation Mini-Retreat (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 4th Saturday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:20 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:50 PM: Walking Meditation (you may continue sitting if you wish) ~5:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:35 […]

Meditation + Dharma Sharing (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 1st Saturday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 […]

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: - 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning […]

Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 3rd Saturday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Make a Cup of […]

Meditation Mini-Retreat (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 4th Saturday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:20 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:50 PM: Walking Meditation (you may continue sitting if you wish) ~5:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:35 […]

Movie Dharma: “Saving Mes Aynak” (online)
FeaturedONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On July 31st, we will do a short sitting, and then watch "Saving Mes Aynak" together. Saving Mes Aynak follows Afghan archaeologist Qadir Temori as he races against time, a Chinese mining company, the Taliban, and local politics to save a 5,000-year-old archaeological site in Afghanistan from imminent demolition.

Meditation + Dharma Sharing (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 1st Saturday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 […]

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: - 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning […]

Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 3rd Saturday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Make a Cup of […]

Meditation Mini-Retreat (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 4th Saturday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:20 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:50 PM: Walking Meditation (you may continue sitting if you wish) ~5:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:35 […]

Meditation + Dharma Sharing (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 1st Saturday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 […]

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: - 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning […]

Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 3rd Saturday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Make a Cup of […]

Meditation Mini-Retreat (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 4th Saturday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:20 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:50 PM: Walking Meditation (you may continue sitting if you wish) ~5:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:35 […]

Meditation + Dharma Sharing (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 1st Saturday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 […]

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: - 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning […]

Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 3rd Saturday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Make a Cup of […]

Meditation Mini-Retreat (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 4th Saturday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:20 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:50 PM: Walking Meditation (you may continue sitting if you wish) ~5:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:35 […]

Watch & Learn: “7 Wonders of the Buddhist World” (online)
FeaturedONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On October 30th, we will do a short sitting, and then watch a documentary TV special: “Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World” together. This program takes us across the globe to visit seven of the most famous ancient and modern Buddhist locations, including Bodh Gaya, the Temple of The Tooth, Angkor Wat, and more. at each site, local practitioners will discuss core Buddhist concepts, providing insights into the long and rich history of Buddhism.

Meditation + Dharma Sharing (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 1st Saturday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 […]

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: - 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning […]

Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 3rd Saturday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Make a Cup of […]

Meditation Mini-Retreat (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 4th Saturday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:20 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:50 PM: Walking Meditation (you may continue sitting if you wish) ~5:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:35 […]

Meditation + Dharma Sharing (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 1st Saturday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 […]

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: - 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning […]

Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 3rd Saturday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Make a Cup of […]

New Year Mini-Retreat: Loving Kindness Meditation (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599To welcome 2022, on this 1st Sunday of the new year, we are offering a Metta (Loving-Kindness) Meditation mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:50 PM: Guided Metta / Loving-Kindness Meditation 4:20 PM: Walking Meditation (you […]

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 2nd Sunday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: - 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning […]

Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 3rd Sunday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 PM: Make a Cup of Tea! […]

Meditation Mini-Retreat (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 4th Sunday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:50 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:20 PM: Walking Meditation (you may continue sitting if you wish) ~4:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:05 PM: […]

Special Event: Sangha Meeting & Tea (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599It’s the 5th Sunday — our special event week! On January 30th, after meditation, we will hold a Sangha Meeting to kick off 2022! CBMG board members will report on our 2021 program activities, operation, and finance. We will then open the floor to hear your feedback and suggestions for future programs, schedules and other […]

Meditation + Dharma Sharing (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 1st Sunday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 […]

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 2nd Sunday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: - 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning […]

Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 3rd Sunday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 PM: Make a Cup of Tea! […]

Meditation Mini-Retreat (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 4th Sunday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:50 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:20 PM: Walking Meditation (you may continue sitting if you wish) ~4:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:05 PM: […]

Meditation + Dharma Sharing (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 1st Sunday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 […]

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 2nd Sunday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: - 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning […]

Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 3rd Sunday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 PM: Make a Cup of Tea! […]

Meditation Mini-Retreat (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 4th Sunday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:50 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:20 PM: Walking Meditation (you may continue sitting if you wish) ~4:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:05 PM: […]

Meditation + Dharma Sharing (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 1st Sunday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 […]

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599On the 2nd Sunday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: - 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning […]

Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (online)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 3rd Sunday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 PM: Make a Cup of Tea! […]

Meditation Mini-Retreat (online)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 4th Sunday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:50 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:25 PM: Walking Meditation ~4:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:10 PM: Self-Massage ~5:30 PM: Adjourn You may join […]

Meditation + Dharma Sharing (online only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On May 1st, 2022, Trina will be guiding us in Insight Meditation (Vipassanā) before discussing The Four Foundations of Mindfulness, with this schedule: . 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Vipassanā Meditation - guided by Trina ~4:15 PM: Lovingkindness Metta Chant ~4:20 PM: Introduction ~4:25 PM: Dharma Sharing on "The 4 […]

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 2nd Sunday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: - 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning […]

Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (online)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 3rd Sunday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 PM: Make a Cup of Tea! […]

Meditation Mini-Retreat (online)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 4th Sunday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:50 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:25 PM: Walking Meditation ~4:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:10 PM: Self-Massage ~5:30 PM: Adjourn You may join […]

Meditation + Dharma Sharing (online)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 1st Sunday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation – to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 […]

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 2nd Sunday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: - 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning […]

Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (online)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 3rd Sunday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 PM: Make a Cup of Tea! […]

Meditation Mini-Retreat (online-only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 4th Sunday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:50 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:25 PM: Walking Meditation ~4:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:10 PM: Self-Massage ~5:30 PM: Adjourn You may join […]

Meditation + Dharma Sharing (online-only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 1st Sunday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation – to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 […]

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 2nd Sunday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: - 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning […]

Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (online)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 3rd Sunday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 PM: Make a Cup of Tea! […]

Meditation Mini-Retreat (online)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 4th Sunday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:50 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:25 PM: Walking Meditation ~4:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:10 PM: Self-Massage ~5:30 PM: Adjourn You may join […]

Meditation + Guest Speaker : Online with TOD NIELSEN on Buddhist Arts (part 1 of 2)
FeaturedOnline via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On Sunday July 31st, Mr. Tod Nielsen will join us live, to present the first part of a Special Two-Part Guest Speaker Series:
“BUDDHIST ARTS: THE EIGHT GREAT EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF THE BUDDHA"
Mr. Nielsen is a member of the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center and has studied thangka painting under Tsherin Sherpa. He will walk us through the Eight Great Events in the Life of the Buddha, and how they are depicted in Buddhist arts from a range of cultures, styles, and mediums.
Meditation + Dharma Sharing (online only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 1st Sunday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with the following schedule: 3:15 PM: Online session open for dial-in 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation – to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation […]

Meditation Mini-Retreat (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 4th Sunday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:50 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:25 PM: Walking Meditation ~4:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:10 PM: Self-Massage ~5:30 PM: Adjourn You may join any […]

Meditation + Dharma Sharing (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 1st Sunday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation – to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 PM: Dharma […]

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 2nd Sunday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning ~5:30 PM: […]

Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 3rd Sunday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 PM: Make a Cup of Tea! ~4:20 […]

Meditation Mini-Retreat (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 4th Sunday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:50 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:25 PM: Walking Meditation ~4:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:10 PM: Self-Massage ~5:30 PM: Adjourn You may join any […]

Meditation + Movie: “MISSION: JOY”
FeaturedOnline via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837Deeply moving and laugh-out-loud funny, MISSION: JOY is a documentary of the affecting friendship between two icons: His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. And their science-backed wisdom on how to LIVE WITH JOY.

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 2nd Sunday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning ~5:30 PM: […]

Meditation + Dharma Sharing (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 1st Sunday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation – to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 PM: Dharma Sharing & discussion ~5:30 PM: Adjourn You

Meditation + Dharma Sharing (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837Due to the street festival in the Lincoln Square area, on the 1st Sunday of June, we will be meeting online only.
After meditation, we will have a session of Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation – to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 PM: Dharma Sharing & discussion ~5:30 PM: Adjourn You
Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837Due to the street festival in the Lincoln Square area, on the 2nd Sunday of July, we will be meeting online only. After meditation, we will read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule (Central Time): 3:15 PM: Door opens / Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow […]

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837Due to the street festival in the Lincoln Square area, on the 2nd Sunday of September, we will be meeting online only. After meditation, we will read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule (Central Time): 3:15 PM: Door opens / Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow […]

Meditation + Dharma Sharing (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837Due to the street festival in the Lincoln Square area, on the 1st Sunday of October, we will be meeting online only. After meditation, we will have a session of Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens 3:30 […]

Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837One of our event organizers is traveling on the 3rd Sunday of October, so we are meeting online only. After meditation, a member shares a Dharma/Buddhist story, and we chat about it informally over vegan snacks & tea with this schedule (Central Time): 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation […]

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837During November 2024, we will be meeting online only. After meditation, we will read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings recording, with this schedule (Central Time): 3:15 PM: Door opens / Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation […]

Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837During November 2024, we will be meeting online only. After meditation, a member shares a Dharma/Buddhist story, and we chat about it informally over snacks & tea with this schedule (Central Time): 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting […]

Meditation Mini-Retreat (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837During November 2024, we will be meeting online only. On the 4th Sunday of each month, we offer additional sitting sessions in a "mini-retreat" with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:50 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:25 PM: Walking Meditation ~4:45 […]

Meditation + Dharma Sharing (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837For the first two weeks of December, we will be meeting online only. After meditation, we will have a session of Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation – to help settle our […]

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837For the first two weeks of December, we will be meeting online only. After meditation, we will read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings recording, with this schedule (Central Time): 3:15 PM: Door opens / Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind […]

Meditation Mini-Retreat (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837Due to unforeseen circumstances, December 22nd's CBMG session has been changed to online only. (sorry about that!) :( On the 4th Sunday of each month, we offer additional sitting sessions in a "mini-retreat" with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind […]

Meditation+Movie: “Instructions to the Cook”
FeaturedOnline via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837After meditation, we will watch a documentary film about the pioneering work of the late teacher Bernie Glassman. We will learn how Buddhist principles instructed all his endeavors -- from preparing meals to engaging in business ventures, social activism, community building, international peacemaking, and simply living a life that matters.

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837Due to the street festival in the Lincoln Square area, on the 2nd Sunday of July, we will be meeting online only. After meditation, we will read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings recording, with this schedule (Central Time): 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to […]

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 2nd Sunday of August, we will be meeting online only. After meditation, we will read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings recording, with this schedule (Central Time): 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation […]

Meditation + Dharma Sharing (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837Due to the street festival in the Lincoln Square area, on the 1st Sunday of June, we will be meeting online only.
After meditation, we will have a session of Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation – to help settle our body & mind 3:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:15 PM: Dharma Sharing & discussion ~5:30 PM: Adjourn You
Meditation + Dharma Sharing (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837Due to the street festival in the Lincoln Square area, on the 1st Sunday of October, we will be meeting online only.
After meditation, we will have a session of Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion
Meditation + Dharma Sharing (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837For the month of November, 2025, we will be meeting online only. We will resume in-person meeting in December. On the 1st Sunday of November, we will have a session of Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:15 PM: Zoom link […]

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837For the month of November, 2025, we will be meeting online only. We will resume in-person meeting in December. On the second week of November, after meditation, we will read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings recording, with this schedule (Central Time): 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving […]

Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837For the month of November, 2025, we will be meeting online only. We will resume in-person meeting in December. On the 3rd Sunday of November, we will meet online and have two shorter sitting periods with walking meditation in between. Afterwards, a member will tell us a Dharma/Buddhist story and we will chat about […]

Meditation Mini-Retreat (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837For the month of November, 2025, we will be meeting online only. We will resume in-person meeting in December. On the 4th Sunday of November, we will meet online for additional sitting sessions in a "mini-retreat" with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our […]

Movie Social: “The Dhamma Brothers”
FeaturedOnline via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837After a short meditation session, we will watch a documentary film about a group of prison inmates who participate in a 10-day Vipassana retreat -- a dramatic narrative of human potential and transformation. The film has the power to challenge stereotypes about incarcerated individuals and reshape our understanding of freedom.

Meditation Mini-Retreat (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 4th Sunday of April, we will meet online for additional sitting sessions in a "mini-retreat" with this schedule (Central Time): 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:50 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:25 PM: Walking Meditation ~4:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:10 PM: […]

Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837Due to the street festival near our meeting venue, we will be meeting online only on the second Sunday of July 2026. On the second week of each month, after meditation, we will read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings recording, with this schedule (Central Time): 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens […]

Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837For a few weekends in August 2026, we will be meeting online only. We will resume in-person meetings in September. On the 3rd Sunday of November, we will meet online and have two shorter sitting periods with walking meditation in between. Afterwards, a member will tell us a Dharma/Buddhist story and we will chat […]

Meditation Mini-Retreat (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 4th Sunday of August, we will meet online for additional sitting sessions in a "mini-retreat" with this schedule (Central Time): 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:50 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:25 PM: Walking Meditation ~4:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:10 PM: […]

Guided Meditation: Wakefulness in this Moment
FeaturedOnline via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the fifth Sunday in August, we will meet online, and sit with the recorded instructions from Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, to practice "wakefulness in this moment" in two gentle guided meditation sessions.

Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837For a couple of weekends in September 2026, we will meet online only. We will resume in-person meetings in October. On the 3rd Sunday of September, we will meet online for a meditation session. Afterwards, a member will tell us a Dharma/Buddhist story and we will chat about it over vegan snacks & tea […]

Meditation Mini-Retreat (ONLINE only)
Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 1247 8837On the 4th Sunday of September, we will meet online for additional sitting sessions in a "mini-retreat" with this schedule (Central Time): 3:15 PM: Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:50 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:25 PM: Walking Meditation ~4:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:10 PM: […]
