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Empowering you to live an effective Zen-inspired life of openness, empathy and clarity.

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Empowering you to live an effective Zen-inspired life of openness, empathy and clarity.

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Learn the power of mindfulness meditation. Sign up today for Primer 1, July 2 or July 6

Core Curriculum

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 the Primer Series, which grounds you in the fundamentals of living a Zen-inspired life. It continues with the Gateway Series, which engages you in the essental transformative aspects of living a Zen-inspired life. The Life Application Sessions build upon the Primer and Gateway series providing you with key tools for extending these teachings in your daily life.

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 as Zen 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 and coaching.

Featured Events

  • June
  • July
  • August

Primer Series (Tue): May 28, June 4,11,18
Primer Series (Sat.): June. 1, 8, 15, 22
Gateway Series: May. 30, June 6, 13, 20
Fridays with Roshi: May 31
A Day in Our Village: 2
Zen Photography Workshop: June 7-8
Day of Mindfulness: June 16

Calendar Schedule

Primer Series (Tue): 2, 9, 16, 23
Primer Series (Sat.): 6, 13, 20, 27
Gateway Series: 11, 18, 25
Fridays with Roshi: 5
Zen Studies Series: 28

Calendar Schedule

Primer Series (Tue): July. 30, Aug 6,13,20
Primer Series (Sat): 3, 10, 17, 24
Gateway Series: 1, 8, 15, 22
Fridays with Roshi: 2
Life Application (Track 1): 9, 16, 23
Zen Stuies Classes: 11, 25
Day of Mindfulness: 18
Jukai for Julie Kase: 25

Calendar Schedule