Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago

Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago Come find the quick path to inner peace at one of our meditation classes throughout Chicagoland. http://www.meditateinchicago.org

Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago (formerly Vajrayana Kadampa Buddhist Center) has a center in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, and a center in beautiful Oak Park:
- 2010 W. Pierce Ave, Chicago
- 13 Harrison St, Oak Park

Each center offers a variety of classes and events for all levels of experience, including:
- Daytime and evening classes throughout the week
- Study programs
- Weekend day courses
- Branch classes in Bartlett, IL and South Bend, IN
- Retreats

06/12/2026

✨ Who guides your spiritual journey?

In every area of life, we look to experienced teachers to help us grow. But what about our spiritual life?
Join us this Saturday for a special morning workshop exploring one of the most profound teachings in Buddhism: How to Rely Upon a Spiritual Guide. Learn why a qualified spiritual guide is considered the foundation of lasting inner peace, wisdom, and spiritual transformation—and discover practical ways to apply these teachings in your daily life.

🧘 Guided meditations
💛 Practical wisdom for everyday life
🌿 No previous experience needed—everyone is welcome!

📅 Saturday, June 13
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM
📍 KMCC – Wicker Park

❤️ With Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Zamling

Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your spiritual practice, this workshop offers practical guidance for anyone seeking a more meaningful and peaceful life.

06/09/2026

🙏 Post Spring Festival Retreat with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab

From 28 May to 2 June, 50 practitioners from around the world gathered at Kailash IRC in Switzerland for our annual Post Spring Festival Retreat — and what a blessing it was.

Can you find one of members at this retreat? 😍

05/31/2026

✨ Faith Retreat: Celebrating Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche ✨

On June 4, Kadampa centers around the world will come together to honor the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition.

Join us for a free one-day retreat of faith, gratitude, prayers, and mantra recitation led by our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Zamling. Whether you’re new to meditation and Buddhism or have been practicing for years, everyone is welcome.

🗓 Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
📍 KMCC Oak Park | 13 Harrison St, Oak Park, IL

Retreat Schedule:
🌿 10:00–10:45 AM Introduction
🌿 11:00 AM–12:30 PM Session 1
🍽 Lunch Break
🌿 2:00–3:30 PM Session 2
🌿 4:00–5:30 PM Session 3

Optional:
🙏 7:00–9:00 PM Offering to the Spiritual Guide

05/27/2026

Let’s start our day with a mi d of love for other ❤️

05/24/2026

What’s happening this Sunday? ☀️

The International Spring Festival ❤️
An opportunity to grow spiritually, deepen our meditation practice, and connect with our international spiritual community from around the world.

And if you missed it, don’t worry — you can still join us for the International Summer Festival in just a few months 🍃

05/23/2026

A Bodhisattva is a friend of the world. A being who naturally wishes to benefit others 😍

05/19/2026

What if peace isn’t found in getting everything we want… but in trusting ourselves through whatever life brings? ✨
What if we stopped believing things only work out when they match our plans, our timing, our wishes… and instead learned to wholeheartedly accept each moment as it comes?

05/18/2026

Last Saturday, resident teacher Gen Zamling shared a powerful Buddhist perspective on death. 🍃
He described death as the permanent separation of body and mind, inviting us to reflect on the deeper distinction between who we are and the physical body we inhabit.

What are your thoughts on this perspective? 👇

05/16/2026

Intelligence vs. Wisdom…. 🤔

Wisdom is a virtuous, intelligent mind that makes its primary mind realize a meaningful object.

Wisdom always leads to happiness 🍃

05/14/2026

✨ International Spring Festival 2026 ✨

📍 In England + Join Online Worldwide 🌍💻

May 22–27, immerse yourself in a powerful international gathering of meditation, wisdom, and compassion with people from all around the world.
Every year, the New Kadampa Tradition hosts these special International Festivals where thousands come together to learn, meditate, and deepen their spiritual practice with some of the most experienced Buddhist teachers. 💛

Can’t travel to England? You can still participate ONLINE from anywhere in the world and receive the teachings and meditations from home. 🙏✨

🗓 May 22–27, 2026

Registration: kadampafestivals.org/spring

Address

13 Harrison Street
Oak Park, IL
60304

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 7pm - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 11:15pm

Telephone

+17087630132

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