Open Meditation Schedule


Free meditation instruction is available during all of these times
Meditation Instructors and/or Shambhala guides are available to meet with newcomers or anyone else wanting guidance with their meditation practice.

Cushions, benches and chairs are supplied; you do not need to bring anything.

Sundays -- Public Sitting 9:00am -- noon
For longtime practitioners and beginners alike. Join us for chants, group meditation, guided contemplation.
There is a community gathering time at Noon, featuring light refreshments and a chance to catch up with one another.

Tuesdays -- Open House 7:00pm -- 9:00pm
On Tuesdays, we open our doors to newcomers and seasoned practitioners. After an initial hour of sitting and walking meditation, we have a brief break at 8 PM for refreshments.
Then we end with an open reading and group discussion.

GLBT/Queer Dharma Group -- Sundays, 6:30pm -- 8:30pm

The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transsexual / Queer Dharma group meets Sunday Evenings from 6:30-8:30pm at the Center for meditation with instruction, a talk and discussion, and refreshments and socialization. The format is one hour of sitting meditation (with a brief instruction), a reading & discussion, and time to nosh & socialize. We hope that by holding GLBT meeting on a weekly basis it will be easier for everyone to further their personal regular meditation practice as well as begin to get to know other LGBT persons and possibly make friends.
Everyone is welcome; bring a friend if you like. For more information please contact group coordinator Jon Feller or at 773-230-3886.

Under 40 Group Logo Young Adults (Under 40) -- 3rd Saturday each Month at 6:00pm
Join us for practice, contemplation, discussion and social activity! If you have any questions or comments, please contact or Sallamah Aliah


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