Zen Life & Meditation Center Chicago

Welcome to ZLMC, where we cultivate an awakened world that transforms suffering into compassion and delusion into wisdom. We are a Zen Center in the White Plum Lineage, dedicated to the Zen Peacemakers' Three Tenets: Not-Knowing, Bearing Witness, and Taking Action. Our mission is to empower you to live a Zen-inspired life of openness, empathy, and clarity.

Our community is built on the foundation of mindfulness, meditation, and Zen Buddhism. We offer a wide range of classes, workshops, and retreats to support your spiritual journey. From Sunday Morning Zen services to in-depth Zen Training, we have programs designed to meet you where you are. Whether you're new to Zen or looking to deepen your practice, we invite you to join us.

At ZLMC, we believe that spiritual growth and community engagement are essential for personal transformation. That's why we also engage in social activities, community outreach, and environmental initiatives through our Earth Watch Blog. Our goal is to create a ripple effect of compassion and wisdom in the world.

If you're interested in becoming a member or would like to get involved in our activities, we encourage you to explore our website further. There are different ways to become a member, and we offer partial scholarships for our programs to ensure that everyone can participate regardless of their financial situation.

Join us on this path of awakening, and let's transform the world together.