locations

The Ten Directions Zen Community maintains practice locations in several areas throughout Greater Chicagoland. Please join us for meditation practice or special events at any of the following locations. Please visit the website of each individual group for detailed information on practice schedules and driving directions.

Bultasa Zen, Chicago, IL

Led by TDZ Director Paul Lemrise, Bultasa Zen meets every Sunday morning at Bultasa Temple in Chicago. We practice in the upstairs dharma room. Please enter through parking lot. For more information, please contact Paul Lemrise at paullemrise@yahoo.com.

Practice Schedule:

SUNDAY

10:00am-12:30pm

Bultasa Buddhist Temple, 4360 W. Montrose (Montrose & Kostner), Chicago, IL

Chicago Loop Zen Group, Chicago, IL
Led by Senior Dharma Teacher, Ron Kidd, this group meets every Thursday right in downtown Chicago. For those who work or go to school in the Loop area, this is a precious opportunity to practice with other people. For more information, please contact Ron Kidd at r.kidd@shimer.edu.

Practice Schedule:

THURSDAY

1:00-2:00pm

DePaul University The Miraculous Medal Chapel, 1st floor, 243 S Wabash (Wabash & Jackson), Chicago, IL

Dharma Flower Zen, Palatine, IL
Led by TDZ Director Paul Lemrise, Dharma Flower Zen meets every Wednesday at St. Paul United Church in Palatine. This group will start out as a beginner's program following a course outline, and will form a group from there. For more information, please contact Paul at paullemrise@yahoo.com.

Practice Schedule:

WEDNESDAY

7:00-9:00pm

St. Paul United Church, 144 E Palatine Rd, Palatine, IL

Empty Circle Zen, Hobart, IN
The Empty Circle Zen is led by Dharma Teacher Jerry Ashmore and meets at the First Unitarian Church
at Hobart, Indiana. With practice two days a week, this group is suitable for beginners as well as advanced practictioners. For more information, please contact Jerry Ashmore at DharmaInc@aol.com.

Practice Schedule:

TUESDAY	SATURDAY
7:00-9:00pm	7:00-9:00am

First Unitarian Church, Fifth and Main Streets, Hobart, IN

Lincoln Park Zen, Chicago, IL
Situated in the heart of Lincoln Park, Chicago, Lincoln Park Zen meets once a week at the DePaul University Student Center. Beginners are welcome. For more information, please contact Ron Kidd at r.kidd@shimer.edu.

Practice Schedule:

TUESDAY

7:00-9:00pm

DePaul University Student Center (Rm102), 2250 N Sheffield, Chicago, IL

Peoria Zen
The Peoria Zen Sangha is a group of people of diverse ages and backgrounds who practice Zen. Founded November 2002, the Peoria Zen follows the Kwan Um School of Zen, a branch of Korean Buddhism
based on the teachings of Zen Master Seung Sahn. We offer basic instruction to those who wish to begin a
Zen practice, but we encourage you to find your own path. For more information, please contact Al Quiros
at zen.peoria@gmail.com.

Practice Schedule:

WEDNESDAY

7:00-9:00pm

Universalist Unitarian Church, 3000 W. Richwoods Blvd. Peoria, IL

West Suburban Zen, Carol Stream, IL
As part of the Ten Directions Zen Community, the West Suburban Zen meets every Saturday morning. Practice begins with chants at 8:30am followed by sitting meditation, a reading and discussion. Beginners welcome on the first Saturday of the month. For information please contact Jean Barr at jgblink@hotmail.com.

Practice Schedule:

SATURDAY

8:30-10:00am

Harmony Health Center, 373 S. Schmale Rd. Suite 103 (next to Denny's), Carol Stream, IL

Woodstock Zen
The practice sessions and events at the diverse community of Woodstock Zen are open to the public. For newcomers, Woodstock Zen provides an introductory class for beginners on the first Monday of each month. Weekly practice is held in Woodstock at the Congregational Unitarian Church, and in Island Lake at the residence of a Buddhist monk. For more information, please contact Paul Lemrise at paullemrise@yahoo.com.

Practice Schedule:

MONDAY	THURSDAY
7:00-8:30pm	7:00-9:00pm
Congregational Unitarian Church	Buddhist monk's residence
221 Dean Street, Woodstock	28025 Lakeview Circle, McHenry