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2023 at a Glance

An overview of Special Events planned for 2023.

Please see the calendar for a full listing of classes and events.

New Year's Eve Celebration

Dec 31, 2022

New Year's Eve Celebration

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in Oak Park

Heal Yourself, Heal the World: Retreat & Community Potluck

Jan 1, 2023

Heal Yourself, Heal the World: Retreat & Community Potluck

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in Oak Park

Protection, Wisdom & Peace Retreat

Jan 8, 2023

Protection, Wisdom & Peace Retreat

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in Oak Park

Clear & Joyful Meditation: Silent Retreat

Jan 14, 2023

Clear & Joyful Meditation: Silent Retreat

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in Wicker Park

The Path to Enlightenment Retreat: Refuge & Liberation

Jan 15, 2023

The Path to Enlightenment Retreat: Refuge & Liberation

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in Oak Park

Create Your Peace: Mediation + Candle Making

Jan 20, 2023

Create Your Peace: Mediation + Candle Making

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at Einnem in downtown Oak Park

Clear & Joyful Meditation: Silent Retreat

Jan 21, 2023

Clear & Joyful Meditation: Silent Retreat

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in Oak Park

The Path to Enlightenment Retreat: Compassion & Wisdom

Jan 22, 2023

The Path to Enlightenment Retreat: Compassion & Wisdom

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in Oak Park

Relying upon the Great Protector: A Special Talk

Jan 29, 2023

Relying upon the Great Protector: A Special Talk

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in Oak Park

Amitayus Long-Life Retreat

Feb 4, 2023

Amitayus Long-Life Retreat

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in Oak Park

Defining Success: A Buddhist Perspective

Feb 10, 2023

Defining Success: A Buddhist Perspective

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in Oak Park

The Power of Love: Valentine's Day Talk & Meditation

Feb 14, 2023

The Power of Love: Valentine's Day Talk & Meditation

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in Wicker Park

Loving Fearlessly: Silent Retreat

Feb 18, 2023

Loving Fearlessly: Silent Retreat

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in Wicker Park

Become Your Own Protector: Buddhist Refuge Retreat

Mar 4, 2023

Become Your Own Protector: Buddhist Refuge Retreat

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in Oak Park

The Science of Faith: A Buddhist Perspective

Mar 10, 2023

The Science of Faith: A Buddhist Perspective

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Friday Night Lecture in Wicker Park

Confidence to Change: Silent Meditation Retreat

Mar 18, 2023

Confidence to Change: Silent Meditation Retreat

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in Oak Park

Midwest Dharma Celebration 2023

Mar 31, 2023

Midwest Dharma Celebration 2023

MWDC site

March 31 - April 2 in Madison, WI

Healing Anxiety: Silent Meditation Retreat

Apr 8, 2023

Healing Anxiety: Silent Meditation Retreat

details

in Wicker Park

Nyungnay Fasting & Compassion Retreat

Apr 14, 2023

Nyungnay Fasting & Compassion Retreat

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April 14 & 15 in Oak Park

Unlock Profound Joy

Apr 28, 2023

Unlock Profound Joy

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Apr 28-30. A weekend of events with Gen Kelsang Demo in Wicker Park & Oak Park

How to Make Yourself Happy: Silent Retreat

May 13, 2023

How to Make Yourself Happy: Silent Retreat

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in Wicker Park

Death & Dying: A Buddhist Perspective

May 19, 2023

Death & Dying: A Buddhist Perspective

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Friday Night Lecture in Oak Park

Guru Yoga Mandala Retreat

May 20, 2023

Guru Yoga Mandala Retreat

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May 20-21 in Oak Park

International Spring Festival 2023

May 26, 2023

International Spring Festival 2023

Int'l Festivals site

May 26 - 31 in England

Offering our Faith Retreat

Jun 4, 2023

Offering our Faith Retreat

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in Oak Park

Clear Sky Mind: Silent Retreat

Jun 10, 2023

Clear Sky Mind: Silent Retreat

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in Oak Park

The Liberating Prayer: Silent In-Depth Retreat

Jun 17, 2023

The Liberating Prayer: Silent In-Depth Retreat

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in Wicker Park

US National Festival

Jun 23, 2023

US National Festival

US Festival site

June 23 - 28 at KMC New York

Transforming Difficult Relationships: A Practical Workshop

Jul 8, 2023

Transforming Difficult Relationships: A Practical Workshop

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in Oak Park

Let Go of Anxiety & Fear (Wicker Park)

Jul 10, 2023

Let Go of Anxiety & Fear (Wicker Park)

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Public Talk in Wicker Park

Let Go of Anxiety & Fear (Oak Park)

Jul 12, 2023

Let Go of Anxiety & Fear (Oak Park)

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Public Talk in Oak Park

Clear Sky Mind: Silent Meditation Retreat

Jul 15, 2023

Clear Sky Mind: Silent Meditation Retreat

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in Wicker Park

International Summer Festival 2023

Jul 28, 2023

International Summer Festival 2023

Int'l Festivals site

July 28 - August 12 in England

Freedom from Craving & Addiction

Aug 26, 2023

Freedom from Craving & Addiction

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in Wicker Park

Healing Ourself and Others: Weekend Away Retreat

Sep 1, 2023

Healing Ourself and Others: Weekend Away Retreat

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September 1-4 in Plymouth, Indiana

Introduction to Foundation Program

Sep 10, 2023

Introduction to Foundation Program

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in Oak Park

Overcoming Frustration & Anger

Sep 11, 2023

Overcoming Frustration & Anger

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Public Talk in Wicker Park

Introduction to Foundation Program

Sep 12, 2023

Introduction to Foundation Program

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in Wicker Park

Overcoming Frustration & Anger

Sep 13, 2023

Overcoming Frustration & Anger

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Public Talk in Oak Park

Healing Nectar of Wisdom & Compassion: The Blessing Empowerment of Je Tsongkhapa

Sep 23, 2023

Healing Nectar of Wisdom & Compassion: The Blessing Empowerment of Je Tsongkhapa

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Sept 23 - 24 in Oak Park

Self-Care: Silent Retreat

Sep 30, 2023

Self-Care: Silent Retreat

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in Wicker Park

International Fall Festival 2023

Oct 6, 2023

International Fall Festival 2023

Int'l Festivals site

October 6 - 12 in Spain

How to Purify Negative Karma: Vajrasattva Retreat

Oct 14, 2023

How to Purify Negative Karma: Vajrasattva Retreat

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October 14 - 16 in Oak Park

Healing Anxiety & Worry: Silent Retreat

Oct 21, 2023

Healing Anxiety & Worry: Silent Retreat

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in Oak Park

Let Go of Your Past: Silent Retreat

Oct 28, 2023

Let Go of Your Past: Silent Retreat

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in Wicker Park

Public Talk: The Power of Love

Nov 6, 2023

Public Talk: The Power of Love

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in Wicker Park

Public Talk: The Power of Love

Nov 8, 2023

Public Talk: The Power of Love

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in Oak Park

Self-Confidence: A Silent Retreat

Nov 11, 2023

Self-Confidence: A Silent Retreat

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in Oak Park

Guru Yoga Mandala Retreat

Nov 18, 2023

Guru Yoga Mandala Retreat

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Nov 18 - 20 in Oak Park

Concentration & Peace: A Silent Retreat

Nov 18, 2023

Concentration & Peace: A Silent Retreat

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in Wicker Park

Becoming Fearless

Dec 1, 2023

Becoming Fearless

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in Wicker Park

Supreme Joy of Emptiness

Dec 2, 2023

Supreme Joy of Emptiness

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in Oak Park

Relax & Be Happy: A Silent Retreat

Dec 9, 2023

Relax & Be Happy: A Silent Retreat

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in Wicker Park

Malas & Mantras: Meditation & Workshop

Dec 16, 2023

Malas & Mantras: Meditation & Workshop

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in Oak Park

New Year's Eve Celebration

Dec 31, 2023

New Year's Eve Celebration

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in Oak Park

Inner Strength & Resilience: Silent Retreat

Jan 1, 2024

Inner Strength & Resilience: Silent Retreat

coming soon

in Wicker Park

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