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Founded in 1949 by Zengaku Soyu Matsuoka, Roshi, theZen Buddhist Temple of Chicagois one of the oldest practicing Zen centers in the United States and the oldest continually-operating Chicago area Zen center.Zen is a Japanese word meaning meditation; a special meditation that was first practiced by the historical Buddha, as a way of understanding and relieving suffering through realizing the deep wisdom already within us. Zen is the practice of being present and allowing our inner wisdom to come forth. The Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago, inspired by our history, continues on in our tradition of promoting and supporting strong Zen practice.