Meditation on Campus and in Hyde Park

There are several free regularly scheduled meditations on the University of Chicago campus and in the surrounding neighborhood. For the weekly schedule and special events, see the calendar.

Queer Dharma Meditation Group

Mondays, 7-9 PM
Southside Hub of Production
5638 S Woodlawn Ave, 3rd Floor.

Queer Dharma provides a safe and sane environment in which the unique concerns and experiences of LGBTQ individuals can be freely discussed, but everyone is welcome. Meditation instruction is available upon request.

For more information, contact Alice Dan, alicedan@sbcglobal.net, or Michael Chladek, mchladek@uchicago.edu

Samatha Meditation Class

Beginner’s class is on Wednesday at 6pm during the quarter.
Room 015 at the basement of Rockefeller Chapel.

Beginners are welcome at any time. Free of charge.
For more information, check out www.samatha.org/chicago, or contact Tod at samathachicago@gmail.com.

Mindfulness Training and Meditation

During the quarter- Wednesdays 2-3pm: mindfulness training, 3-3:30pm: mindfulness meditation.
The Chancel of Rockefeller Chapel

Training is given in series of three consecutive weeks. Given by the Student Counseling and Resource Center and the U of C Wellness Committee. For more information, check out http://counseling.uchicago.edu/services/wellness/meditation.shtml.

Zazen at Rockefeller Chapel

Wednesdays. Meditation begins at 5:30, and meditation instruction is available at 5:00.
The Interreligious Center at the basement of Rockefeller Chapel.

Zen meditation, and once a month a dharma talk. For more information contact eric.shutt@att.net.

UC Shambhala Meditation

Thursday evenings 7 to 9 pm
Private house, 5441 S. Kenwood, Apt. 3 (top buzzer)

Join us for silent meditation, a hearty tea snack, and a reading/discussion related to meditation in action. Basic meditation instruction can be provided for people who would like it. Meditation begins at 7pm, please come a few minutes earlier. For more information, call Ira and Rachel at 773-752-0245 or email iraabrams@gmail.com.

Bright Pearl Reading Group

Fridays at 3pm.
The Interreligious Center at the basement of Rockefeller Chapel.

Reading of canonical Buddhist texts. All are welcome. For more information, contact brightpearlbookgroup@gmail.com.

Korean Won Meditation

Saturday mornings 11 am.
Quaker House, 5615 S. Woodlawn Ave

Korean Won Buddhism meditation, open to all and led by Taehyung Cho. A 30 minute sit, some chanting, and a discussion about everyday mindfulness.