Chicago Zen Center

Chicago Zen Center Founded in 1974 by Roshi Philip Kapleau, offering a full schedule of Zen Buddhist practice.

Last weekend 18 members gathered for an all weekend Sangha workathon. We began revitalizing our deteriorating front por...
07/02/2026

Last weekend 18 members gathered for an all weekend Sangha workathon. We began revitalizing our deteriorating front porch, stuffed more cushions to support a growing sangha, and removed 52 years of accumulation from our attic. Many thanks to all those that attended and to those able to support us from afar.

Thanks to steady morning attendance we recently added a Monday morning sitting. All are welcome. If you’re brand new to...
02/01/2026

Thanks to steady morning attendance we recently added a Monday morning sitting. All are welcome. If you’re brand new to practice it’s best to come the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm for our Intro to Practice.

Our Umpan (mealtime bell) was gifted to us decades ago by the late great Harada Tangen Roshi of .fukui.obama Swipe for s...
02/01/2026

Our Umpan (mealtime bell) was gifted to us decades ago by the late great Harada Tangen Roshi of .fukui.obama Swipe for some pictures taken by our Head of Zendo during his stay there.

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2029 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL
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