Welcome to ZLMC

We are here to serve you, our community, and our world.

Our Zen Center is a sanctuary, an oasis of boundless compassion, extending an unconditional welcome to people from all walks of life, regardless of their race, creed, ethnicity, or religion. Rooted in the profound lineage of White Plum, we humbly bear the privilege of sharing these wisdom teachings will all those who seek to live an awakened life.

Our co-founders

Roshi Robert Althouse and Roshi June Tanoue co-founded the Zen Life & Meditation Center, Chicago in 2010. They started the Zen Center of Hawaii in 1994. Since then they have worked for the Zen Peacemaker Community and took up residence in Chicago in 2003. They are both fully empowered Zen Masters and Zen Priests in the White Plum Lineage. Roshi Robert is pictured here with Roshi June and his transmission teacher, Roshi Nicolee Jikyo McMahon.

Teachers

Meet our members

Our Sangha community is one of the Three Treasures in which we take refuge.

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Honoring our ancestors

We stand on the shoulders of our ancestors. All we have here today is due to their generosity and kindness.

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Zen Heart Way

Through this program, we offer assistance and compassionate care to those in need. If you know of anyone who may need assistance, please contact us.

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