Shambhala Chicago Meditation Center

Shambhala Chicago Meditation Center Our mission is to inspire and awaken compassionate society through personal and collective transformation

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For almost 50 years, the Shambhala Chicago Meditation Center has offered Chicagoans the opportunity to work with their minds and hearts through mindfulness meditation. Our mission is to inspire and awaken compassionate society through personal and collective transformation. We offer public meditation classes, mindfulness training workshops, and a wide range of teachings from the Shambhala Buddhist tradition. View our weekly meditation schedule here: https://chicago.shambhala.org/online-public-meditation/

Q***r Dharma is a weekly meditation group where LGBTQIA+ people can form a non-judgmental community while deepening our ...
09/21/2025

Q***r Dharma is a weekly meditation group where LGBTQIA+ people can form a non-judgmental community while deepening our meditation practices based on openness, curiosity, and gentleness. Currently this session is held online every Sunday from 6:00pm-7:00pm

Meditation practice provides a warm, genuine basis for realizing the full potential of our inherent wisdom. Through the practice, we learn to touch into this wisdom, allowing us to live our lives with a mind that is more present and fully engaged. Waking up to our own inherent goodness has a natural impact on our family members, friends, co-workers, and our world at large.

Please register for the Zoom link:
https://chicago.shambhala.org/registration/?action=form&id=481306&utm_source=

NOTE: On the first and third Sundays of each month, we also offer Q***r Dharma in person at the West Look Center (37 N. Carpenter St). Please arrive by 5:45pm if you are attending in person.

Join us today - and every Sunday - at 10:00am for online group meditation.We welcome all to join us for Sunday meditatio...
09/21/2025

Join us today - and every Sunday - at 10:00am for online group meditation.

We welcome all to join us for Sunday meditation practice and dharma discussion!

We are now reading "Smile at Fear" by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. The text is shared on zoom, if you don't have a copy.

There is no fee for this program, but we ask that you register in advance. Once registered, you will receive the link to access the meditation.

Feel free to come once or many times, stay for the whole thing (ends at 11:45am) or leave as you need to.

Further details + registration here:
https://chicago.shambhala.org/program-details/?id=446110

The Heart of Recovery® is a group meeting at the Shambhala Center focused on sharing support while bringing together con...
09/20/2025

The Heart of Recovery® is a group meeting at the Shambhala Center focused on sharing support while bringing together contemplative practice and a commitment to sobriety. Newcomers will learn basic meditation techniques to enhance, not replace, their own recovery program in a familiar and comfortable environment. Experienced meditators will discover new ways to deepen their current practice while supporting the group.

If you're doing the work of recovery, we'd love to have you join us.
Every Sunday - 10:30am to Noon Central Time, Online

Register to get the zoom link.

Details, including format and registration here:
https://chicago.shambhala.org/program-details/?id=476801

We welcome all to join us for tomorrow morning's Sunday meditation practice and dharma discussion!Come when you can, sta...
09/20/2025

We welcome all to join us for tomorrow morning's Sunday meditation practice and dharma discussion!

Come when you can, stay for the whole morning, or leave when you need to. Doors open at 9:30 am.

Meditation instruction will be available for beginners, or anyone requesting support for their practice. Please come by 10:00 if you wish to receive instruction.

Sitting and walking meditation from 10 to 11 am, then dharma discussion, questions welcome.

By Donation ($5-$10 suggested)
Register using this link:
https://chicago.shambhala.org/registration/?action=form&id=488724&utm_source=

Online Meditation with Shambhala Rogers Park10:30am-Noon CT on ZoomWhether you are an experienced meditator, or brand-ne...
09/20/2025

Online Meditation with Shambhala Rogers Park
10:30am-Noon CT on Zoom

Whether you are an experienced meditator, or brand-new, all are welcome. Brief meditation instruction included. There is a 20 minute sitting, followed by a second 20 minute sitting, with 10 minutes of walking meditation or simple standing yoga.

You are welcome to come to the whole thing, or leave whenever you want to/need to, but please join the call promptly at 10:00am.

Contact bruce@chicagoshambhala.org to register for the zoom link.

Happening THIS SUNDAY, September 21Join Shambhala Chicago as we mark the changing of the seasons and the beauty of the n...
09/19/2025

Happening THIS SUNDAY, September 21

Join Shambhala Chicago as we mark the changing of the seasons and the beauty of the natural world.

We will practice together, talk in small groups in an open space format about our concerns and aspirations, and share some delicious food and drink.

Looking for a virtual meditation group where you can drop in when you like or attend regularly and get to know other med...
09/16/2025

Looking for a virtual meditation group where you can drop in when you like or attend regularly and get to know other meditators? Continuing research shows the physical and mental benefits of consistent practice.

Led by authorized teachers, this Tuesday evening group offers instruction in meditation and mindfulness skills, including 20-30 minutes of guided meditation highlighting various aspects of the meditation experience. Meditation is followed by a discussion of issues that tend to arise in meditation practice (physical difficulties, working with emotions, wandering attention) and the relationship of meditation to everyday life.

Free. Donations gratefully accepted.

Register in advance to get the zoom link:
https://chicago.shambhala.org/registration/?action=form&id=465058&utm_source=

Shambhala Chicago presents in person meditation every Tuesday evening from 7pm to 8:30pm. We offer one hour of sitting a...
09/16/2025

Shambhala Chicago presents in person meditation every Tuesday evening from 7pm to 8:30pm. We offer one hour of sitting and walking meditation and a half hour of discussion of meditation related topics. Doors open at 6:45.

Newcomers welcome and meditation instruction is available. If you would like meditation instruction please arrive by 7pm. Everyone needs to arrive by 7:15 unless they have made prior arrangements.

Free (donations gratefully accepted)

Use this link to register:
https://chicago.shambhala.org/registration/?action=form&id=490650&utm_source=

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37 N Carpenter Street
Chicago, IL
60607

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+17737438147

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