# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Monthly Introduction to Zen Meditation 10AM in Person and Online
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 05 May, 2024 at 10:00 am – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn the fundamentals of Zen Meditation and Zen Buddhism as taught and practiced at the Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago in EvanstonAbout this EventThis event is both in person and online on Zoom.Here is the Zoom link (it is also posted on our webpage: https://www.zbtc.org/https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95902957030?pwd=SDNrTGlhQURLNCtWS3lxd0hBeE9kQT09We welcome everyone at every service. We will provide meditation instructions at the beginning of each service, and an attendant will provide guidance for the simple rituals involved in a Zen service.However, if you would like a little more information and guidance, the introductory services may be better for you. During these services we offer a short introduction to Zen history and philosophy, in-depth instruction for Zazen (Zen meditation), and an explanation of temple etiquette.The Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago was founded in 1949 by Soyu Matsuoka Roshi. Originally located on Halsted Street on the north side of Chicago, the Temple moved to its current location in the 1980s. We also share space with the Chinese Cultural Academy which offers classes in Tai Chi Chuan.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/monthly-introduction-to-zen-meditation-10am-in-person-and-online/10000879147352397
- **Event Categories**: meditation, health-wellness, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Evanston
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago
- **lat**: 42.0410758
- **long**: -87.68115699999998
- **full address**: Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago, 608 W Dempster St, Evanston, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Monthly Introduction to Zen Meditation 10AM in Person and Online being held?
  - **A:** Monthly Introduction to Zen Meditation 10AM in Person and Online takes place on Sun, 05 May, 2024 at 10:00 am to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago, 608 W Dempster St, Evanston, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Monthly Introduction to Zen Meditation 10AM in Person and Online?
  - **A:** Monthly Introduction to Zen Meditation 10AM in Person and Online is organized by Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago.

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