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RETREATS & SPECIAL EVENTS

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

RETREATS & SPECIAL EVENTS

We offer a variety of workshops, public talks, retreats, and social events throughout the year. All are held in person, and many are also available by livestream for monthly members.

  • The Perfect Path to Freedom - Retreat
    The Perfect Path to Freedom - Retreat
    Member discounts active
    Sat, Jan 03
    KMCC - Oak Park
    Jan 3, 17, & 31 -- This three-part retreat series will focus on three powerful meditations based upon the legendary poem "Three Principal Aspects of the Path," by renowned Buddhist Master Je Tsongkhapa.
  • Imagination, Wisdom & Bliss:  An Introduction to Tantra
    Imagination, Wisdom & Bliss:  An Introduction to Tantra
    Member discounts active
    Sat, Jan 10
    KMCC - Wicker Park
    Learn methods that harness your imagination to produce very real spiritual development and deep inner peace. Tantra especially develops both your wisdom and compassion until it produces a powerful bliss that purifies the mind and swiftly leads to enlightenment.
  • Teaching Skills Workshop
    Teaching Skills Workshop
    Sat, Jan 24
    KMC C Wicker Park
    Motivated by his unconditional compassion, Buddha gave Dharma teachings as an effective method to stop suffering for others. Out of compassion for others, we can follow in Buddha's footsteps by becoming qualified Dharma teachers and helping others put an end to their suffering.
  • Introduction to Foundation Program (Oak Park)
    Introduction to Foundation Program (Oak Park)
    Sun, Feb 08
    KMCC - Oak Park
    Become a better meditator. Maintain a spiritual outlook. Be part of a kind, supportive community. FP is an enrollment-based class that emphasizes gaining deeper understanding and experience of Buddhism through systematic, guided study plus meditation and discussion. Free intro class!
  • Introduction to Foundation Program (Wicker Park)
    Introduction to Foundation Program (Wicker Park)
    Tue, Feb 10
    KMCC - Wicker Park
    Become a better meditator. Maintain a spiritual outlook. Be part of a kind, supportive community. Foundation Program is an enrollment-based class that emphasizes gaining deeper understanding and experience of Buddhism through systematic, guided study plus meditation and discussion. Free intro class.
  • Valentine's Dinner & Meditation
    Valentine's Dinner & Meditation
    Fri, Feb 13
    KMCC - Wicker Park
    Everyone who wants to celebrate and increase their love for others is invited to this festive dinner and guided meditation with guest teacher Gen Chokyi
WHAT ABOUT WEEKDAYS?

We also have a recurring schedule of drop-in classes throughout the week.

Drop-In Classes
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