BUDDHISM IN CHICAGO

This is meant to be a listing of different centers and groups in Chicago that are involved with meditation or Buddhism. If you know of any that are not included here and want them listed, use the form in the Feedback section.

Fred Babbin's page

Fred Babbin compiles a monthly list of Buddhist events happening in Chicago, and a listing of Midwestern Buddhist Temples and Centers. To get on his mailing list, send e-mail to z987fred@sbcglobal.net.

Vajrayana Buddhist Center

Various places throughout Chicago, including Hyde Park at the Quaker House
(708) 763-0132
info@meditateinchicago.org

Their mission is to make Buddhism and meditation available to all people in Chicago and the surrounding areas, offering them a practical method to find peace and happiness from within their own minds.

 

Chicago Zen Center

2029 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 475-3015

The Chicago Zen Center offers introductory sessions the first Tuesday of each month. After attending an intro session you are welcome to attend any regular weekly sitting, participate in sesshin, etc.

Diamond Way Buddhism Chicago

830 N. Hermitage Ave; 1st Floor
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 421-0133
chicago@diamondway.org

Guided meditations in English on Monday and Friday evenings. A Karma Kagyu center under the spiritual guidance of H.H. Trinlay Thaye Dorje.

Chicago Karma Thegsum Choling

2100 S. Central Avenue
Cicero, IL 60804-2242
(708) 652-9722
office@chicagoktc.org

Shinay, Chenrezig, or Green Tara meditations at various times throughout the week. A Karma Kagyu center under the spiritual guidance of H.H. Orgyen Trinley Dorje.

Buddhist Temple of Chicago

1151 W. Leland,
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 334-4661
info@budtempchi.org

Zazen sitting meditation on Sundays at 9:00 am. Also Japanese language classes and Children's Dharma school.

Buddhadharma Meditation Center

8910 S. Kingery Hwy,
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 789-8866
info@buddhistbmc.org

Theravada Buddhist Temple and education center. Daily chanting and meditation, weekly services.

Wat Phrasriratanamahadhatu

4735 N. Magnolia Ave,
Chicago, IL 60640

Theravada Buddhist Temple focussing on the Thai, Laotian and Cambodian communities in Chicago.