Meditation

The Zen Life & Meditation Center offers two kinds of meditation on a regular weekly basis. These are all free offerings of ZLMC and anyone, non-member or member alike can attend these. Everyone is always welcome, and there is no need to register or call ahead. Just come as you are. We suggest you wear comfortable clothing.

Free–style Meditation

We offer free-style meditation every morning, Monday thru Friday, from 6 am to 7 am. This meditation is completely informal. You may come and sit for as short or as long as you want, since there are no structured meditation periods. No bells will be rung. You keep your own time.

Organized Meditation

We also offer organized meditation on Tuesday and Thursdays from 6 pm to 6:45 pm. These meditations are structured and consist of two, twenty minute meditation periods with a five minute walking meditation in between. The beginning and ending of these periods are signaled by the ringing of a bell.

If you are doing Zen Studies at Zen Life & Meditation Center, either one of these meditation times is an opportunity to see Joshin Roshi privately in dokusan.

To learn more about how to meditate, click here to read our article, "Learn How to Meditate in Chicago"

You may also wish to read our blog posting on 10 Tips for Meditating at Home.