Zen Life & Meditation Center of Chicago offers a comprehensive core curriculum providing principles and practices for living a Zen-inspired life of openness, empathy and clarity. It begins with thePrimer Series, which grounds you in the fundamentals of living a Zen-inspired life. It continues with theGateway Series, which engages you in the essental transformative aspects of living a Zen-inspired life. TheLife Application Sessionsbuild upon the Primer and Gateway series providing you with key tools for extending these teachings in your daily life.
Core Curriculum
Key Offerings
Zen Life & Meditation Center of Chicago offers a wide array of offerings such as,meditation,retreats, workshops, Overcoming Obstacles, and Fridays with Roshi. We also provide wellness programs such asZen Counseling, Reiki and Corporate Wellness. Our weekly meditations are free and open to everyone. If you are wanting to begin, but are not sure where to start, we suggest you try the Primer 1 class in our Core Curriculum.
Our Zen Teacher,Robert Althouse, is available for private counseling.
Featured Events
- February
- March
- April
Primer Series (Tue): Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 21
Primer Series (Sat.): Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25
Gateway Series: Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23
Life Application Track 2: Feb. 10, 17, 2
Fridays with Roshi: Feb. 3
Yoga for Meditators: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25
Day of Mindfulness: Feb. 11
Practice Workshop: Feb. 25
Moment of Zen – Open House: Feb. 26
2012 Quarterly Calendar Schedule
Primer Series (Tue): Feb 28, Mar 6, 13, 20
Gateway Series: Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22
Primer Series(Sat): Mar 3, 10, 17, 24
Life Application (Track 3): Mar 5, 12, 19
Fridays with Roshi: Mar 9
2 Day Meditation Retreat: Mar. 2-4
Day of Mindfulness: Mar. 10
Practice Workshop: Mar 24
Moment of Zen – Open House: Mar. 25
SPRING BREAK: Mar. 25-Apr 1
Primer Series: Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24
Gateway Series: Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26
Fridays with Roshi: Apr. 6
Zen Leadership Opening Ceremony: Apr. 7
Overcoming Obstacle Series: Apr.13,27
Day of Mindfulness: Apr. 14
Two Day Retreat: Apr. 20–22
Practice Workshop: Apr. 28



