June 2019
Meditation, Open Q&A & Snack Social
On the 4th Saturday of each month, we have meditation, open Q&A and snack social. During casual Q&A, the floor is open for anyone to ask questions or share what they think would be helpful to others, related to meditation, daily practice, Dharma, Buddhism, etc. An opportunity for us to support each other in this Sangha (practice community). Meant to be a relaxed session, we will also get to know each other a bit more over some tasty vegan/vegetarian snacks!…
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A Cross-Zen Dialogue
with 3 teachers from: Chan, Rinzai Zen & Soto Zen
Join us for an exciting special event that Chicago Buddhist Meditation Group is co-organizing, where we have invited three prominent teachers from different Chan/Zen traditions to share their lineages’ teachings, and to have a dialogue with each other and with you! REGISTER on Eventbrite https://Cross-Zen.Eventbrite.com/ Friday June 28, 2019 6:45 PM to 7:15 PM: Check-in & Mingle, Light Vegan Snacks 7:15 PM to 9:15 PM: Cross-Zen Dialogue 9:15 PM to ~9:40 PM: More Mingling and Individual Q&A's Panelists: (in alphabetical order…
Find out more »Movie Night: “Peaceful Warrior”
We will do a short sitting tonight, and then watch the movie: "Peaceful Warrior" followed by a short Dharma discussion as related to the movie. Movie synopsis: A 2006 inspirational movie based on a true story. Dan Millman is a gifted young athlete bound for Olympic gold who will do anything to be the best. Driven by success, Dan has got it all: trophies, fast motorcycles, fast girls, and wild parties. But Dan's world is turned upside down when he…
Find out more »July 2019
Meditation + Dharma Discussion
On the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of each month, we do some Dharma learning and discussion following meditation, with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens* - meditation instructions provided if needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:40 PM : Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Dharma Learning & Discussion ~8:30 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No cost to attend. Donations welcome at-the-door…
Find out more »Meditation + Dharma Discussion
On the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of each month, we do some Dharma learning and discussion following meditation, with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens* - meditation instructions provided if needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:40 PM : Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Dharma Learning & Discussion ~8:30 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No cost to attend. Donations welcome at-the-door…
Find out more »Meditation Mini-Retreat
On the 3rd Saturdays of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided as needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:50 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:50 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Walking Meditation (you may choose to continue sitting if you wish) ~7:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~8:05 PM: Self-Massage ~8:15 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No…
Find out more »Meditation, Open Q&A & Snack Social
On the 4th Saturday of each month, we have meditation, open Q&A and snack social. During casual Q&A, the floor is open for anyone to ask questions or share what they think would be helpful to others, related to meditation, daily practice, Dharma, Buddhism, etc. An opportunity for us to support each other in this Sangha (practice community). Meant to be a relaxed session, we will also get to know each other a bit more over some tasty vegan/vegetarian snacks!…
Find out more »August 2019
Meditation + Dharma Discussion
On the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of each month, we do some Dharma learning and discussion following meditation, with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens* - meditation instructions provided if needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:40 PM : Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Dharma Learning & Discussion ~8:30 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No cost to attend. Donations welcome at-the-door…
Find out more »Meditation + Dharma Discussion
On the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of each month, we do some Dharma learning and discussion following meditation, with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens* - meditation instructions provided if needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:40 PM : Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Dharma Learning & Discussion ~8:30 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No cost to attend. Donations welcome at-the-door…
Find out more »Meditation Mini-Retreat
On the 3rd Saturdays of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided as needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:50 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:50 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Walking Meditation (you may choose to continue sitting if you wish) ~7:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~8:05 PM: Self-Massage ~8:15 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No…
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