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Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago

Timeless wisdom, inner peace, lasting happiness. 

Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago offers the timeless wisdom of Buddha in contemporary presentations that emphasize practical solutions to daily problems and move us toward deeper levels of insight, peacefulness, and happiness. Our classes focus on creative and inspired responses to life’s challenges that we can begin to put into practice immediately. Everyone is welcome to experience our wide variety of classes and events.

WEEKEND AWAY RETREAT
WEEKEND AWAY RETREAT

Spend Labor Day Weekend (Sept 4-7) at a quiet, peaceful place, immersed in meditations and teachings on love that bring greater joy and meaning to your everyday life. Register by Aug 15.

WEEKLY MEDITATION CLASSES

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

Drop-In Classes

Featured Classes:

Sundays

10am - 11:15am

Oak Park & Livestream

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Wednesdays

7pm - 8:15pm

Oak Park

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Sundays

10am - 11:15am

Wicker Park

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Wednesdays

7pm - 8:15pm

Wicker Park & Livestream

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RETREATS
& SPECIAL EVENTS

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

Retreats & Special Events

Upcoming:

Finding Balance: Guided Meditation Retreat

KMCC - Wicker Park

Saturday, June 27, 2026

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Relax & Be Happy: Silent Meditation Retreat

KMCC - Wicker Park

Saturday, July 11, 2026

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Summer Soiree 2026

KMCC - Oak Park

Sunday, July 19, 2026

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COMMUNITY 
& SOCIAL EVENTS

Connect with other supportive, caring individuals.

Community & Social Events

Upcoming:

Summer Soiree 2026

KMCC - Oak Park

Sunday, July 19, 2026

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Free Meditation on the Beach

Montrose Beach

Saturday, August 22, 2026

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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

“Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.”

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

“Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.”

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IN JULY

Relax & Be Happy: Silent Meditation Retreat - Wicker Park location

IN JULY

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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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BECOME A MEMBER

Standard Membership now includes retreats and workshops for free! All levels include drop-in classes and access to livestreaming. Starting at just $45/month.

BECOME A MEMBER

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MEDITATION PRAYERS

Build a closer connection to positive states of mind.

MEDITATION PRAYERS

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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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NEW TO US?

Click here for a quick overview

NEW TO US?

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LIVESTREAMING

Classes, retreats, events -- live online for monthly members.

LIVESTREAMING

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IN THE COMMUNITY

Outreach programs: reaching outward, looking inward.

IN THE COMMUNITY

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