# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Beginner's Meditation workshop—An Introduction to Zen Buddhism
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: A practical, hands-on session designed to help you start and maintain a regular meditation practice—no matter your experience level.About this EventStep into StillnessAn Introduction to Zen TrainingFeeling overwhelmed or distracted? Seeking clarity in a fast-moving world?Join us for a beginner-friendly Zen workshop rooted in a 2,500-year-old tradition of simplicity, insight, and stillness.Learn:- How to sit in meditation (zazen)- A brief history of Zen- What koans really areYou don’t need to be good at sitting still. You just need to show up. Leave with:- A firsthand experience of Zen- Tools for daily clarity and mindfulness- Connection to a sincere practice & communityAs part of the session, participants will receive a copy of "Introduction to Zen Training: A Physical Approach to Meditation and Mind-Body Training" by Omori Sogen—one of the foremost Zen teachers of the twentieth century. The book, a translation of Sanzen Nyumon, serves as a foundational guide for beginners in Zen practice. Omori Sogen Roshi was the dharma predecessor of Dogen Hosokawa Roshi, founder of Daiyuzenji.Suggested Donation:$40 (includes the book)$20 (without the book)No prior experience is necessary all are welcome!Limited Capacity. Registration is required
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/beginners-meditation-workshopan-introduction-to-zen-buddhism/100002000347866316
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, health-wellness, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 44.52, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Daiyuzenji Rinzai Zen Temple
- **lat**: 41.9496921
- **long**: -87.6733651
- **full address**: Daiyuzenji Rinzai Zen Temple, 3717 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Beginner's Meditation workshop—An Introduction to Zen Buddhism being held?
  - **A:** Beginner's Meditation workshop—An Introduction to Zen Buddhism takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Daiyuzenji Rinzai Zen Temple, 3717 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Beginner's Meditation workshop—An Introduction to Zen Buddhism?
  - **A:** Beginner's Meditation workshop—An Introduction to Zen Buddhism is organized by Daiyuzenji Rinzai Zen Temple.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Beginner's Meditation workshop—An Introduction to Zen Buddhism is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Beginner's Meditation workshop—An Introduction to Zen Buddhism sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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