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.
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via Zoom: Visit https://zoom.us/j/727507599 (video + audio)
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May all beings be safe, healthy, and at peace.
Special Event
Events
YOGA + MEDITATION : Online with Guest Teacher Tulasi (Rachel) Ramirez
FeaturedONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599We have invited a seasoned and compassionate yoga teacher, Tulasi (Rachel) Ramirez to teach us about yoga as a spiritual practice, and its relationship with meditation. EVENT DESCRIPTION : Ashtanga (8-limbed) or Raja yoga is a journey from the gross to the subtle; from physical postures and guidelines for outer behaviors/inner attitudes to meditation, awareness […]
Halloween Special: Ghost Stories & Tea (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599It's the 5th Saturday -- our special event week AND it is Halloween! On October 31st, after sitting meditation, we will make some tea and grab some snacks, and watch a couple of videos with Dharma teacher Ajahn Brahm telling "real ghost stories." We will also chat a bit about the Six Realms of Existence. […]
Special Event: Sangha Meeting & Tea (online)
ONLINE, via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/727507599It’s the 5th Saturday — our special event week! On January 30th, after meditation, we will hold a Sangha Meeting to kick off 2021! CBMG board members will report on our 2020 program activities, operation, and finance. We will then open the floor to hear your feedback and suggestions for future programs, schedules and other […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 + 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 + Guest Speaker : TOD NIELSEN on Buddhist Arts (part 2)
FeaturedKiku Matsu Aikido Dojo (Vaccination Required) 4512 North Lincoln Ave, Chicago, ILOn Sunday October 30th, Mr. Tod Nielsen will join us live again, via Zoom, to present the second part of the 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.Special Event: Sangha Meeting & Tea (online & in-person)
Kiku Matsu Aikido Dojo (Vaccination Required) 4512 North Lincoln Ave, Chicago, ILIt’s the 5th Sunday — our special event week! On January 29th, after meditation, we will hold a Sangha Meeting to kick off 2023! CBMG board members will report on our 2022 program activities, operation, and finance. We will then open the floor to hear your feedback and suggestions for future programs, schedules and other […]
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.
Deep Relaxation – a Guided Meditation (online & in-person)
FeaturedKiku Matsu Aikido Dojo (Vaccination Required) 4512 North Lincoln Ave, Chicago, ILIt’s the 5th Sunday — our special event week! On Sunday, July 30th, we are offering a special session of Guided Meditation of Deep Relaxation. Following the instructions recorded from a Plum Village retreat, we will be lying down for the duration of the practice! Join us and experience this meditative method of body mindfulness […]
Movie Social: “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” (online & in-person)
FeaturedKiku Matsu Aikido Dojo (Vaccination Required) 4512 North Lincoln Ave, Chicago, ILOctober 29th is the fifth Sunday of the month – our special event week! After meditation, we will watch a movie — “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” — an adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved story about a rich man who sets out to master an extraordinary skill with a selfish intent and an unforeseen […]
New Year’s Eve Mini-Retreat: Loving Kindness Meditation (online & in-person)
FeaturedKiku Matsu Aikido Dojo (Vaccination Required) 4512 North Lincoln Ave, Chicago, ILOn this very last day of 2023, we are offering a special Metta (Loving-Kindness) Meditation mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Door opens / Zoom link opens 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 ~4:40 PM: Sitting […]
Sangha Meeting & Tea (online & in-person)
FeaturedKiku Matsu Aikido Dojo (Vaccination Required) 4512 North Lincoln Ave, Chicago, ILIt’s the 5th Sunday — our special event week! On March 31st, after meditation, we will hold our annual Sangha Meeting! CBMG board members will report on our 2023 program activities, operations, and finances. We will then open the floor to hear your feedback and suggestions for future programs, schedules, and other aspects of this […]
Meditation + Practice Sharing (online & in-person)
FeaturedKiku Matsu Aikido Dojo (Vaccination Required) 4512 North Lincoln Ave, Chicago, ILOn this 5th Sunday of June, we will host a Practice Sharing session where members can discuss their experiences with meditation in a friendly environment among peers. Please join us! <!-- On the 1st Sunday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turns to present a Dharma topic and lead […]
Meditation: sitting + “water bowl walking” (in-person only)
FeaturedKiku Matsu Aikido Dojo [in-person only] 4512 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, ILOn the 3rd Sunday of July, we hope to celebrate the summer with an outdoor walking meditation session after sitting, with the following schedule (Central Time, in-person only): 3:15 PM: Door opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation – to help settle our body & mind 3:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:05 PM: Self Message ~4:15 PM: […]
Meditation + Practice Sharing (online & in-person)
FeaturedKiku Matsu Aikido Dojo (Vaccination Required) 4512 North Lincoln Ave, Chicago, ILOn this 5th Sunday of September, we will host our second Practice Sharing session where members can discuss their experiences with meditation in a friendly environment among peers. Please join us! <!-- On the 1st Sunday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turns to present a Dharma topic and […]
Year-End Event: Loving Kindness Meditation (online & in-person)
FeaturedKiku Matsu Aikido Dojo (Vaccination Required) 4512 North Lincoln Ave, Chicago, ILOn this last Sunday of 2024, we are offering a special guided Metta (Loving-Kindness) Meditation session with this schedule: 3:15 PM: Door opens / Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation – to help settle our body & mind 3:55 PM: Guided Metta / Loving-Kindness Meditation 4:30 PM: Self-Massage ~4:40 PM: Clean up […]
Live Talk + Q&A : Guest Teacher Ven. THUBTEN LAMSEL
FeaturedKiku Matsu Aikido Dojo (Vaccination Required) 4512 North Lincoln Ave, Chicago, ILOn Sunday, March 30th, Dharma Teacher, Venerable Thubten Lamsel, will be joining us live over Zoom, to lead a guided meditation and give a talk titled: "Bodhicitta: Jewel of the Mind" What is bodhicitta? Why is it important? How does it relate to our daily lives? Bhikshuni Thubten Lamsel will discuss this precious jewel of […]
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 in the Park + “Water Bowl Walking” (in-person only)
FeaturedKiku Matsu Aikido Dojo [in-person only] 4512 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, ILOn the last Sunday of June, we plan to celebrate summer with a special outdoor meditation event, weather permitting. Here’s the program schedule (in Central Time, in-person only): 3:15 PM: Meet up at the Dojo 3:35 PM: Transition to the nearby park, if weather permits 3:45 PM: Water Bowl Walking Meditation instruction & prep. 3:55 […]
Compassion in Action
FeaturedLiven room 7013 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL, United StatesJoin fellow vegan Buddhists and veg-curious folk in a day for exploration of Buddhist values & compassion to all beings and free vegan food!
Meditation in the Park + “Water Bowl Walking” (in-person only)
FeaturedKiku Matsu Aikido Dojo [in-person only] 4512 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, ILOn the 5th Sunday of August, we plan to host our second outdoor meditation event this summer, weather permitting. Here’s the program schedule (in Central Time, in-person only): 3:15 PM: Meet up at the Dojo 3:35 PM: Transition to the nearby park, if weather permits 3:45 PM: Water Bowl Walking Meditation instruction & prep. 3:55 […]
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.
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 in the Park + “Water Bowl Walking” (in-person only)
FeaturedSW Corner of Welles Park W. Montrose Ave., and N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesOn the 1st Sunday of October, we plan to host an outdoor meditation event to welcome the Fall, weather permitting. Here’s the program schedule (in Central Time, in-person only): 3:15 PM: Meet up at the Southwest corner of Welles Park (i.e., corner of W. Montrose Ave., and N. Western Ave.) 3:35 PM: Head inside Welles […]