"The one word 'imbecile!' uttered from the guts conveys more than any hundred words defining it."

-Roshi philip kapleau (from Three Pillars of Zen)

BUDDHISM ON CAMPUS AND HYDE PARK

There are several free regularly scheduled meditations on the University of Chicago campus and in the surrounding neighborhood. For the weekly schedule and special events, see the calendar.

Beginners Meditation Class
Monday evenings 8 pm until 7th December 2009.
Rockefeller Chapel Interfaith Center, room 017.

This is a graduated course in mindfulness of breathing for the development of calm and clarity through the Buddhist practice of samatha meditation.For more information, contact Tom Lockhart toml@uchicago.edu, or visit www.samatha.org/chicago.

Mindfulness Meditation
Wednesdays 3-3:30pm during the quarter.
The Chancel of Rockefeller Chapel.

This class is given by the Student Counselling and Resource Center and the U of C Wellness Committee. For more information, contact Ginger at gcarr@uhs.bsd.uchicago.edu. .

Sitting Meditation
Thursday evenings 7 to 9 pm
Private house, 5441 S. Kenwood, Apt. 3 (top buzzer)

Join us for silent meditation, a hearty tea snack, and a reading/discussion related to meditation in action. Basic meditation instruction can be provided for people who would like it. Meditation begins at 7pm, please come a few minutes earlier. For more information, call Ira and Rachel at 773-752-0245 or email iraabrams@att.net.

Won Meditation
Saturday mornings 10 am.
Quaker House, 5615 S. Woodlawn Ave

Korean Won Buddhism meditation open to all and led by Taehyung Cho. A 30 minute sit, some changing, and a discussion about everyday mindfulness. Also a free Tai Chi class beforehand from 9 to 10 am.

Meditation Class
Friday evenings 7:30 pm to 9 pm
Vivekananda Vedanta Society, 5423 S. Hyde Park Blvd.

These classes are not Buddhist, but rather in the Vedic tradition. More information about the content available on their website.