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Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago

Timeless wisdom, inner peace, lasting happiness.

Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago is a non-profit and all-volunteer organization dedicated to sharing the practical wisdom of Buddha’s teachings in Chicagoland, Central Illinois, Northern Indiana, and Michigan.

Our meditation practices are based upon a tradition that for thousands of years has been passed down from teacher to student and are suited to the modern world and all ways of life.

Everyone welcome!

Weekend Away Retreat | Aug 29 - Sep 1 in Plymouth, IN

Need a break from your busy daily life?

Enjoy a weekend away filled with meditations
and teachings on love, Labor Day Weekend.

DROP-IN MEDITATION CLASSES

The heart of what we do. Drop in any time.

Drop-In Classes

Featured Classes:

Sundays

10am - 11:15am

Oak Park & Livestream

Mondays

7pm - 8:15pm

Wicker Park & Livestream

Sundays

10am - 11:15am

Wicker Park

Wednesdays

7pm - 8:15pm

Oak Park & Livestream

RETREATS
& SPECIAL EVENTS

Meditation retreats & workshops, social events, and public talks.

Retreats & Special Events

Upcoming:

Friday Night Out: Meditation & Meal

KMCC - Wicker Park

Friday, July 18, 2025

Learn to Meditate Workshop

KMCC - Oak Park

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Summer Soiree 2025

KMCC - Oak Park

Sunday, July 20, 2025

COMMUNITY
& SOCIAL EVENTS

Connect with other supportive, caring individuals.

Community & Social Events

Upcoming:

Friday Night Out: Meditation & Meal

KMCC - Wicker Park

Friday, July 18, 2025

Summer Soiree 2025

KMCC - Oak Park

Sunday, July 20, 2025

more community events

FOR KIDS

An introduction to meditation & Buddhist ideas.

KIDS CLASS

IN-DEPTH STUDY

Systematic study and practice of meditation & modern Buddhism.

IN-DEPTH STUDY

DHARMA FESTIVALS

Connect with a regional, national, and international community.

dharma festivals

DHARMA FESTIVALS

“Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.”

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

“Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.”

our tradition

KEEP IN TOUCH

Sign up for emails. We write about once a week and will never share your info.

KEEP IN TOUCH

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MEDITATION PRAYERS

Build a closer connection to positive states of mind.

MEDITATION PRAYERS

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BECOME A MEMBER

Get FREE unlimited drop-in classes with any membership, plus access to livestreaming. Starting at just $45/month.

BECOME A MEMBER

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NEW CLASSES ADDED

New morning, lunchtime, and evening guided meditations throughout the week

NEW CLASSES ADDED

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EVERYONE WELCOME!

The tools we share can help everyone without exception, and everyone is welcome.

EVERYONE WELCOME!

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WEEKEND AWAY RETREAT

A peaceful setting + meditations on love = a meaningful Labor Day Weekend

WEEKEND AWAY RETREAT

retreat site

IN THE COMMUNITY

Outreach programs: reaching outward, looking inward.

IN THE COMMUNITY

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IMAGINE WITH US

Help us as we embark on on finding a new city space!

IMAGINE WITH US

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