73543_1494798777 Posted May 19, 2012 (edited) I have an ego problem. Ive been working at self-destruction for about a year and half now. Ive seen what it means to break free from it. The ego problem is simple, and so is the solution. It can become seemingly extremely complicated/confused when you throw in family, strong emotional currents, and other mind-clutter. Breaking free for me is process based. You repeat the process until you clear the clutter. I see the clutter for what is now, but it easily refills, being around my family and other people with whom I share a large amount of past. I need to get out and go somewhere else. Does anybody know of places where there are emotionally mature people and it is possible to live or work? Where people know about things like Qi? Im looking at the OSHO resort, it looks promising, but it will be an expensive trip and they dont pay you to work/live there. Any other communities or places you can stay and live with mature people? Edited May 19, 2012 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xabir2005 Posted May 19, 2012 (edited) You can check out these places, listed alphabetically: American Buddhist Association & Harmony Zen Center Address: 4524 N. Richmond Street, Chicago, IL 60625 IL Tradition: Mahayana, Jodo Shinshu & Rinzai / Soto Zen Affiliation: Buddhist Temple of Chicago, Harmony Zen Center Phone: (773) 583-5794 Find on: Contact: Richard Brandon (Zenyo) Amitabha Buddhist Library in Chicago Address: 2753-2755 W. Maple Avenue, Lisle IL 60532 IL Tradition: Mahayana, Pure Land Buddhism Phone: (630)428-9941; (630) 846-6844; (630) 416-9422 Fax: (630) 416-6175; (630) 428-9961 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.amitabhalibrary.org Find on: Teachers: Venerables and lay people from the Pure Land school Spiritual Director: Master Chin Kung Contact: Bert Tan; Li-Su Tan; Chifang Duong Arizona Soto Zen Center Address: 7620 N. Hartman Lane, Ste 112 Tucson 85743 Tradition: Mahayana, Traditions as taught by Soyu Matsuoka Roshi, founder of the Chicago and Long Beach Zen centers Affiliation: Soto Zen Japanese Traditions Phone: 520.360.9080 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.azszc.org Find on: Blue Beryl Dharma Center Address: 1741 W Columbia Ave Chicago IL 60626 Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Rime Affiliation: Tashi Kyil Monastery, Dehra Dun, India Phone: 773-262-8191 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.lamalobsang.com Find on: Teacher: Lama Lobsang Palden Rinpoche Spiritual Director: Lama Lobsang Palden Rinpoche Contact: Patricia Palden Bong Boolsa, Korean Buddhist Temple Address: 5114 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630 IL Tradition: Mahayana, Chogye Buddhist order of Korea Phone: (773) 286-0307 Find on: Teacher: Ven. Young Joo Lee Bul Taha Sa Zen Group Address: 4360 West Montrose Avenue Chicago IL 60641 IL Tradition: Mahayana, Korean Zen (Seon) Phone: (773) 286-1551 Find on: Contacts: Kay Kim and Hugh Yoon Cambodian Buddhist Association (Wat Khemararan) Address: 1258 W. Argyle Chicago, IL 60640 IL Tradition: Theravada, Khmer (Cambodian) Phone: (773) 878-8226 Find on: Contact: Savat Khem: (773) 583-0133, (312) 793-2282 Chagdud Gonpa Chicago Address: 1632 S. State Street, Belvidere, IL 61008 IL Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Nyingmapa Affiliation: Chagdud Gonpa Foundation E-mail: [email protected] Find on: Contact: John Chen Chicago Buddhist Vihara Address: 1534 Lakeview Drive,# 111 Darien IL IL 60561 Tradition: Theravada, Sri LAnkan Buddhist Temple Affiliation: Therawada - Sri Lankan Phone: 6309100036 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.chicagobuddhistvihara.org Find on: Main Contact: Bhanthe Seelaratana Email (Phone: 6309100036) Spiritual Director: Bhanthe Seelaratana (Phone: 6309100036) Chicago Insight Meditation Group Address: 2240 N Magnolia, Chicago, IL 60614 IL Tradition: Mahayana, an emphasis on Thich Nhat Hanh and socially engaged trend Phone: (773) 472-4787 Find on: Spiritual Director and Teacher: Erwin Helfer Chicago Jodo Shu Temple Address: 1507 Madison, Evanston, IL 60201 IL Tradition: Mahayana Phone: (847) 328-1199 Find on: Contact: Shunjo Takahashi Chicago Karma Thegsum Choling Address: 2100 S. Central Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804 IL Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Karma Kagyu Affiliation: Karma Triyana Dharmachakra in New York Phone: (708) 652-9722 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.chicagoktc.org Find on: Chicago Nichiren Buddhist Church Address: 4216 N. Paulina Street, Chicago, IL, 60613 IL Tradition: Mahayana, Nichiren Shu Find on: Contact: Rev. Hosho Higuchi Chicago Rimé Foundation Address: 6552 N Ashland apt 1 Chicago, Il 60626 IL Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan Phone: (773) 784-9190 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.geocities.com/RimeFoundation/ Find on: Contact: Roberto Sanchez, Director Main Contact: Roberto Sanchez Email (Phone: 773-784-9190) Chicago Shambhala Center Address: 7331 N. Sheridan Road Chicago IL 60626 Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Kagyü lineage Affiliation: Shambhala International Phone: (773) 743-8147 Fax: (773) 743-0464 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.chicagoshambhala.org Find on: Founder: Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche Main Contact: Alice Dan Spiritual Director: Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche Chicago Vipassana Sitting Group Address: 2240 N. Magnolia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614 IL Tradition: Theravada Phone: (773) 472-4787, (773) 975-1282 Find on: International Buddhist Progress Society Chicago temple Address: 9S043 Route 53 in Naperville. Naperville IL 60565 Tradition: Mahayana, Chinese Affiliation: Fo Guang Shan temple in Taiwan Phone: 630-910-1243. E-mail: [email protected] Find on: Teacher: Venerable Manpou Jewel Heart Chicago Center Address: 4753 N. Broadway, Ste. 812, Chicago, IL 60640 Spiritual Director. Kyabje Gelek, Rinpoche IL Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Gelugpa Phone: (847) 256-3186 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.jewelheart.org/ Find on: Contact: Robin Olson or Linda Gorham (co-coordinators) Kampuchean Buddhist Society (Wat Khmer Metta Temple) Address: 4716 North Winthrop Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640 IL Tradition: Theravada, Cambodian, Thai, Laotian & Vietnamese Phone: (773) 989-0969 Find on: Contact: Ven. Vuthy Roeun or Kim Hong Hun Karma Thegsum Choling - Chicago Address: 1311 West Arthur Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626 IL Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Karma Kagyu Phone: (773) 743-5134, 743-7135 Website: http://www.kagyu.org Find on: Korinji Rinzai Zen Monastery/The Korinji Foundation Address: [Chicago office]: 3717 N. Ravenswood #113 Chicago IL IL Tradition: Mahayana, Rinzai Zen E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.korinji.org Find on: Lincoln Park Zen Address: (Kwan Um Zen Community in Chicago) 4900 N. Marine Dr. 306 Chicago, IL 60640 IL Tradition: Mahayana, Kwan Um Zen Affiliation: Ten Directions Zen Community Phone: (773) 334-1668 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.lincolnparkzen.org Find on: Teacher: Zen Master Soeng Hyang Contact: Ron Kidd Logan Square Zendo Tradition: Mahayana, Soto Zen Affiliation: Great Plains Zen Center E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://logansquarezen.org/ Teacher: Susan Myoyu Andersen Midwest Buddhist Information Center Address: 2400 Prairie, Evanston, IL 60201 Directory of Buddhist organizations in the greater Chicago area, with lists of classes, and a Monthly Calendar of events at these organizations. IL Tradition: Non-Sectarian, General Buddhism E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://members.ync.net/jfred Find on: Contact: Fred Babbin Midwest Buddhist Temple Address: 435 West Menomonee Street Chicago, IL 60614 IL Tradition: Mahayana, Jodo Shinshu, Pure Land School Affiliation: Buddhist Churches of America, (Nishi Honganji, Kyoto, Japan) E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.MidwestBuddhistTemple.org Find on: Natural Buddhist Meditation Temple of Greater Chicago Address: 8243 South Newland Road, Burbank, IL 60459 IL Tradition: Theravada, Thai (Dhammayutti Nikaya) Affiliation: Council of Thai Bhikkus in the USA. E-mail: [email protected] Find on: Contact: Phra Bolalian Nichiren Buddhist Temple of Chicago Address: 4216 N. Paulina, Chicago, IL 60613 IL Tradition: Mahayana Affiliation: Nicheren Order of North America Phone: (773) 348-2028 / 275-6490 / 493-9872 E-mail: [email protected] Find on: Contact: Rev. Washo Oyamada Northwest Chicago Zen Group Address: Countryside Unitarian Church 1025 N. Smith Road, Palatine, IL IL Tradition: Mahayana Phone: (847) 298-8472 Find on: Contact: Susan Anderson Padmasambhava Buddhist Center of Chicago Address: 6602 N Glenwood #1 Chicago IL 60626 Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Nyingma Affiliation: Tibetan, Nyingma, Vajrayana Phone: 312.265.0858 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.padmasambhava.org Find on: Main Contact: Matt Lentz Portsmouth Zendo Address: The Malt House Exchange 95 Albany Street, #9 Portsmouth, NH 03801 Chozen-ji Illinois Betsuin, Chicago, Illinois NH Tradition: Mahayana, Rinzai Zen Affiliation: Zen Training Academy International Phone: (207) 384-2701 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.spkarate.com/zen/index.htm Find on: Contact: Paul Serrano Quan Am Tu Buddhist Temple Address: 5545 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640 IL Tradition: Mahayana, Pure Land Phone: (773) 271-7048 Find on: Contact: Quant Tim Quang Minh Vietnamese Buddhist Temple Address: 4429 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625 IL Tradition: Vietnamese Mahayana Phone: (773) 275-6859 Find on: Contact: Thich Minh Chi Shinnyo-en USA (Chicago) Address: 120 E. Devon Ave Elk Grove Village IL 60007 Tradition: Mahayana, Shingon Buddhism Affiliation: Shingon/Shinnyo-en (Japan) Phone: 847-956-9066 Website: http://www.shinnyoenusa.net/ http://www.shinnyo-en.org/ Find on: Spiritual Director: Steven Somogye (Phone: 847-956-9066) Teacher: Shinso Ito The Rinzai Zen Community Address: 3717 N. Ravenswood #113 Chicago 60613 Tradition: Mahayana, Rinzai dharma line descended from Omori Sogen Roshi Affiliation: Rinzaishu E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.rinzaizen.org Find on: Spiritual Director: Meido Moore Roshi Email Tian Long Temple, Chicago Address: (Mid American Buddhist Association) 106 W. Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60616 IL Tradition: Mahayana Affiliation: Mid American Buddhist Association Phone: (312) 326-2398 Find on: Wat Dhammaram / Vipassana Meditation Center Address: 7059 W. 75th Street, Chicago, IL 60638 IL Tradition: Theravada, Thai (Maha Nikaya) Affiliation: Council of Thai Bhikkus in the USA. E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.dhammaram.iirt.net Find on: Contact: Ven. Boonshoo Sriburin, Ph.D. Wat Khamermetta Address: 4716 North Winthrop Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640 IL Tradition: Tradavada, Thai (Maha Nikaya) Affiliation: Council of Thai Bhikkus in the USA. Find on: Wat Phrasriratanamahadatu Address: 4735 North Magnolia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640 IL Tradition: Theravada, Thai (Maha Nikaya) E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.watphrasri.iirt.net/eng/index.html Find on: Contact: Abbot Ratana Thontkrajai Contact: Erwin Helfer Chicago Zen Center Address: 2029 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 IL Tradition: Mahayana, Zen Soto/Rinzai Affiliation: Rochester Zen Center Phone: (847) 475-3015 E-mail: [email protected] Find on: Teacher: Sevan Ross, Sensei Chicago Zen Community Address: Chicago IL Tradition: Mahayana, Rinzai Zen Affiliation: The Korinji Foundation E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.chicagozencommunity.org Find on: Harmony Zen Center Address: 4635 North Racine Avenue, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60640 IL Tradition: Mahayana, Rinzai/Soto Zen Affiliation: Buddhist Temple of Chicago Phone: (312) 583-5794 Find on: Contact: Richard Brandon Heartland Sangha Address: 5043 W. Warwick, Chicago, IL 60641 IL Tradition: Non-Sectarian, American Buddhism Affiliation: Independent Phone: (773) 545-9972 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.heartlandsangha.org Find on: Contact: Cynthia Brooke I.B.P.S. Chicago Address: 9S043 Route 53, Naperville, IL 60565 IL 60565 Tradition: Mahayana, Humanistic Buddhism Affiliation: Fo Guang Shan Phone: 630-910-1243 Fax: 630-910-1244 E-mail: [email protected] Find on: Spiritual Director: Ven. Master Hsing Yun Insight Chicago Address: 253 East Delaware, 9A, Chicago, IL 60611 IL Tradition: Theravada, Thai forest tradition of Ajahn Chah and Burmese tradition of Mahasi Saydaw. Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, CA. Affiliation: Insight Meditation Center in Barre, MA E-mail: [email protected] Find on: Contact: Nancy Randleman Instituto de Meditacão Mahayana Address: Rua Tavares de Macedo, 95 sala 905 Centro Empresarial Chicago 24220-211 Icaraí - Niterói - RJ or [email protected] Tradition: Mahayana E-mail: [email protected] Find on: International Buddhism Friendship Association Address: 5414 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640 IL Tradition: Mahayana, Zen Affiliation: International Buddhism Friendship Assn. Find on: Contact: John K. Chung or Lok Kwan Cheng Won Buddhism of America Address: 6330 N. Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646 IL Tradition: Mahayana, Korean Won Affiliation: Headquarters center Phone: (773) 282-9922 Find on: Contact: Ven. Soo Il Yoo Zen Buddhist Temple Address: (Buddhist Society of Compassionate Wisdom) 1710 W. Cornelia (Near Ashland & Belmont) Chicago, IL 60657-1219 IL Tradition: Mahayana, Korean Chogye Zen Affiliation: Buddhist Society of Compassionate Wisdom E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.zenbuddhisttemple.org Find on: Contact: Irjo Mark Gemmill Teacher: Ven. Samu Sunim Zen Center, Chicago Address: 2029 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 (formerly Philip Kapleau, Roshi) IL Tradition: Mahayana, Integrated Rinzai/Soto Zen Affiliation: Rochester, New York Zen Center E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.chicagozen.com/home.html Find on: Contact: Ven. Sevan Ross, Sensei Zen Training Academy International Address: 3717 N. Ravenswood #113, Chicago, IL 60613 IL Tradition: Mahayana, Rinzai Zen Affiliation: Chozen-ji Illinois Betsuin, Daihonzan Chozen-ji (Hawaii) E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ztai.org Find on: Teachers: Hosokawa Roshi, Miller Roshi, Linxweiler Roshi Spiritual Director: So\'zan Miller Roshi Contact: Manohar Murthi or Ed Brand Ancient Dragon Zen Gate Address: 1922 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago IL 60613 Tradition: Mahayana, Soto Zen, Shunryu Suzuki Lineage Affiliation: San Francisco Zen Center, Mountain Source Sangha Phone: (773) 899-3841 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ancientdragon.org Find on: Spiritual Director: Rev. Taigen Dan Leighton Notes and Events: A schedule of events is available on our website at http://www.ancientdragon.org/sangha/schedule Dharma talks, including MP3s is also availble on our site at http://www.ancientdragon.org/dharma Buddhist Temple of Chicago Address: 1151 W. Leland Chicago IL 60640 Tradition: Mahayana, Jodo Shinshu (Akegarasu, Kiyozawa) Affiliation: Administratively Independent Jodo Shinshu (Otani-ha lineage) Phone: (773) 334-4661 Fax: (773) 334-4726 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.budtempchi.org Find on: Founder: Gyomay Kubose Teachers: Yukei Ashikaga, Patti Nakai, Fred Babbin Email Spiritual Director: Yukei Ashikaga (Phone: (773) 334-4661) Notes and Events: Activities: Sunday services at 11 a.m. in English, 1 p.m. in Japanese (monthly). Meditation: Sunday, 9-10:15 a.m. Thursday, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Dharma School and Toddler Group reforming, please write [email protected] for info. Wednesday discussion groups Monthly meetings: Shin Sangha, activities group for singles/couples interested in Buddhism. Asoka, activities group for Seniors. Weekly classes: Class in Introductory Buddhism. Taiko, Iaido and Minyo groups. Japanese language classes, calligraphy instruction and cultural groups Special seminars Natsu Matsuri, annual summer festival of Japanese performing arts, crafts and food. Publication: BTC Bulletin "Gan Ne" monthly newsletter. Comments: established in 1944 by Reverend Gyomay M. Kubose. Chicago Ratna Shri Sangha Address: 5337 W. Cullom Ave Chicago IL 60641 Tradition: Vajrayana, Drikung Kagyu Tibetan Affiliation: Drikung Kagyu E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.chicagoratnashri.org Find on: Main Contact: Bill Pope Email Teacher: Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche Spiritual Director: Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche Notes and Events: The Chicago Ratna Shri Sangha is a non-profit organization dedicated to the practice of Tibetan Buddhism as passed down in the Drikung Kagyu Lineage founded by Lord Jigten Sumgon in the 12th Century. Born in Tibet Lord Jigten Sumgon (Rinchen Phel or Ratna Shri in Sanskrit) was an emanation of Buddha Shakyamuni and was considered to be one of the greatest disciples of Phagmo Drupa, who named him as his successor. Founded in 1994 by the Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche, Chicago Ratna Shri Sangha has sustained itself with regular practice in the homes of local practitioners and teachings given by the precious lamas of the Drikung Kagyu lineage, who have been invited several times yearly. Under the guidance of our spiritual director, Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche, we are striving to establish a strong center dedicated to serving the Chicago area as a place for teachings, practice, contemplation, and meditation. Under the guidance of Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche, our goal is to sponsor regular retreats, teachings, and to maintain our regular weekly practice. In the future we hope to establish a broader spectrum of activities to benefit both the local community and other communities worldwide. Diamond Way Buddhist Center Chicago Address: 830 N Hermitage #1 Chicago IL 60622 Tradition: Vajrayana, Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism Affiliation: Diamond Way Buddhism E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.diamondway.org/chicago Find on: Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl Spiritual Director: H.H. 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje Notes and Events: Diamond Way Buddhist Center: Chicago is part of an international network of over 500 meditation centers in the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. The centers were founded and are directed by Lama Ole Nydahl according to the wishes of H.H. 16th Karmapa. They are now under the spiritual guidance of H.H. 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje. The main practice in all our centers is the Guru Yoga meditation on the 16th Karmapa. This meditation is guided in English and lasts around 30 minutes. There is a relaxed social atmosphere in the centers, refreshments are provided, and questions are encouraged. Our weekly meditation evenings are open to the public and are free of charge. Public Meditations Mondays and Fridays 8:00pm – Ten-minute talk, followed by - 8:15pm – Public Meditation The program begins with a short introduction on a Buddhist topic, followed by a guided meditation. The regular meditation is the Guru Yoga meditation on the 16th Karmapa and is guided in English. It generally lasts around 30 minutes. Rigpa Chicago Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Nyingma (Rigpa) Phone: (866) 200-5876 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://chicago.usa.rigpa.org/ Spiritual Director: Sogyal Rinpoche Notes and Events: Rigpa aims to present the Buddhist tradition of Tibet in a way that is both completely authentic, and as relevant as possible to the lives and needs of modern men and women. Open to all schools and traditions of Buddhist wisdom, and with the guidance and gracious patronage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Rigpa offers those following the Buddhist teachings a complete path of study and practice, along with the environment they need to experience the teachings fully. Truc Lam (Vietnamese) Buddhist Temple) Address: 1521 W. Wilson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640 IL Tradition: Mahayana, Vietnamese Phone: (773) 506-0749 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.chuatruclamchicago.org Find on: Main Contact: Ven. Thich Hanh Tuan Email (Phone: 773-641-4336) Spiritual Director: Ven. Thich Hanh Tuan Email (Phone: 773-641-4336) Notes and Events: We teach Vietnamese Buddhism or Mahayana Vietnamese Buddhism, the combination of two traditions of Buddhism, Pure Land and Chan (Thien) Buddhism. Underdog Zendo Address: 2950 West Chicago Ave. #201, Chicago, IL 60622 Chicago IL 60622 Tradition: Mahayana, Zen Buddhist Affiliation: Drinking Gourd Institute, Buddhist Temple of Toledo E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://UnderdogZendo.com Find on: UZ Practice Leader: Fugon Mugen Email Senior Dharma Teacher: Rev. Jay Rinsen Weik Notes and Events: Underdog Zendo is a vibrant Zen Practice Group located on the West Side of Chicago. We are a growing Sangha of open-minded folks coming together to practice Zazen. U-Z is dedicated to providing a positive space for all those interested in the path of enlightenment & the practice of Zen Buddhism. We hold Weekly Zen Practice every Sunday 4-6pm - All welcome! May all beings awaken* Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago Address: 608 Dempster Street, Evanston IL 60202 Tradition: Mahayana, Soto Zen Phone: (847) 272-2070 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.zbtc.org Find on: Spiritual Director: Rev. Kongo Langlois Roshi Notes and Events: The Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago is one of the oldest practicing Zen centers in the United States and the oldest continually-operating Chicago area Zen center. The Temple was founded in 1949 by Zengaku Soyu Matsuoka Roshi, whose family in Japan has a history of Zen priests dating back six hundred years. Daikaku Kongo Roshi (Richard Langlois), Matsuoka Roshi’s disciple and dharma successor, became the Abbot and served in that post for 28 years. Kongo Roshi vigorously carried on the Zen traditions and teachings emphasizing the pure zazen (meditation) practice of shikantaza (just sitting) until his death in 1999. The Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago, inspired by our history, continues on in our tradition of promoting and supporting strong Zen practice. Zen Life & Meditation Center of Chicago Address: 38 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 IL Tradition: Mahayana, Soto and Rinzai Zen Affiliation: Whilte Plum Lineage Phone: (708) 689-1220 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.zlmc.org Find on: Contact: Roshi Robert Joshin Althouse Spiritual Director: Roshi Robert Joshin Althouse Notes and Events: The Zen Life & Meditation Center of Chicago empowers others to live a more effective Zen-inspired life of openness, empathy and clarity in the face of uncertainty and change. It offers a comprehensive core curriculum that grounds students in mindfulness meditation. Drawing on many Western teachings from psychology, science and philosophy. it teaches a practical, down-to-earth, applied Zen practice for daily life. It offers free weekly meditations and its teachings and practices are open to everyone regardless of race, religion or culture. Edited May 19, 2012 by xabir2005 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydog Posted May 19, 2012 Ive been to Osho's Ashram and Id say its more than worth it. Do the practices..apply it to real life, see what works what doesnt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xabir2005 Posted May 19, 2012 For example, I would say that the complete list left by xabir2005 are all immature, You don't know for a fact. I can't know for a fact that All are mature, but I am sure that many are. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vmarco Posted May 19, 2012 (edited) You don't know for a fact. I can't know for a fact that All are mature, but I am sure that many are. Of course,...that's why my complete expression was: "For example, I would say that the complete list left by xabir2005 are all immature, in that their focus will be upon teaching you the Tradition that they were taught. They will point you in many directions, except the one you currently wish to travel,...thus hoping you will "settle" for their Tradition, which after all, is the "true Tradition."" I am actually familiar with a few of those listed organizations. Some would even suggest that they are great for beginners. My opinion is quite the opposite. V Edited May 19, 2012 by Vmarco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) Check out LifeSurfer.org. They're in Chicago, they have a monthly Full Moon meditation that is right out of Osho's play book. While he's not a role model for me, I really like the free style of his meditations. Also, great list Xabir. I've listened to lectures and read some of he works by Rev Kubose of the Chicago Buddhist Temple, he's very good. They're also having some Osho classes starting next week. Daily Meditations Intensive June 3 - 17 2012 OSHO Intensive Info Evening: Saturday May 26 5:30pm to 7:00pm with tasters, explanations and time for questions. Please sign up even though his evening is free. Second OSHO Intensive Info Evening at Solay Wellness in Skokie: Wednesday May 23 7:00pm to 8:30pm with tasters, explanations and time for questions. Please sign up even though his evening is free. About Osho Active Meditations If you want to live a more fulfilled life, first you will want to know your potential, who you really are. Meditation is the methodology of the science of awareness. Many meditative techniques require one to sit still & silent. But for most of us accumulated stress in our bodymind makes that difficult. To let go of our tensions Osho Active Meditations have been scientifically designed to consciously express and experience repressed feelings and emotions to learn the knack of watching our habitual patterns in a new way. Details about each meditation offered, click here. Weekend Workshop June 9 & 10: 7:00am – 8:15am OSHO Dynamic Meditation™ 8:15am-8:45am Tea Break (2 showers available) Sat: 8:45am to 10:00am “OSHO The Forgotten Language of Talking to Your Body Mind™” Sun: 8:45am to 10:00am "Self Hypnosis For Meditation" 10:00am to 11:30 am Breakfast Break Sat: 11:30am to 12:45am Laughing Meditation Sun: 11:30am to 12:45am OSHO Nataraj™ 12:45am to 2:45pm Lunch Break 2:45pm to 4:00pm OSHO Nadabrahma™ 4:14pm to 5:30pm OSHO Kundalini™ 5:30pm to 6:30pm Snack/Dinner break 6:30pm to about 8:00/8:30pm OSHO Discourse Good to know: The first 10 minutes of each meditation is for instructions. All Meditations start on time and it is not possible to join in late. Bring your own food (refrigeration is available). Coffee and teas and water are free. Edited May 31, 2012 by thelerner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jetsun Posted May 31, 2012 I did Osho Dynamic meditations for a while, they ended up making me more angry and unbalanced and when I did a bit of research my experience seemed to be common, I couldn't find anyone who practised them long term with great benefit. His meditations were an experiment in the 60's where he meshed together Sufi, Fourth Way, Primal psychology and Buddhist meditation into one technique to try to create "Zorba the Buddha" out of his students, but it's unclear if he really knew what he was doing. I think you are better off going back to the source and practising the paths Osho took his techniques from which are usually created by knowledgeable masters of wisdom rather than Osho's mishmash of techniques put together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky7Strikes Posted May 31, 2012 I did Osho Dynamic meditations for a while, they ended up making me more angry and unbalanced and when I did a bit of research my experience seemed to be common, I couldn't find anyone who practised them long term with great benefit. His meditations were an experiment in the 60's where he meshed together Sufi, Fourth Way, Primal psychology and Buddhist meditation into one technique to try to create "Zorba the Buddha" out of his students, but it's unclear if he really knew what he was doing. I think you are better off going back to the source and practising the paths Osho took his techniques from which are usually created by knowledgeable masters of wisdom rather than Osho's mishmash of techniques put together. Osho's central message is no technique and non-action. IMO, techniques and rituals are there to mirror to you aspects of yourself you are unwilling to even admit or look at. They are there to create aspirations so that you may eventually drop them, and as a consequence drop all aspirations altogether. Techniques are just catalysts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted June 1, 2012 Well, you found finally one. Me. I did Dynamic every day for 3 months at the ashram in Poona back in the late 70's and it was truly transformative. I think he's got a couple of them. What did the ashram meditation consist of, if I might ask. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheya Posted June 1, 2012 What did the ashram meditation consist of, if I might ask. Osho's Dynamic Meditation has five stages, all done blindfolded to some driving heavy beat music. (Best to get their CD if you really want to do it.) When you read the description, you will probably think, like I first did, that it's totally wacko. Especially at 6 am like they did it in Poona! But that's a good time. Still close to dreamtime, your rational mind usually hasn't got a great grip on you yet! In the first 10 minute segment, you breathe in and out through your nose as fast as you can, pumping with your elbows, and concentrating on your exhalation. (Have a tissue handy) After ten minutes of this, the music changes, and you go into the second stage. Second stage, 10 minutes, catharsis! You just explode into whatever you're feeling, which has been energized by all that breathing. Screaming, laughing, sobbing, pounding pillows, gibberish, rolling on the floor, stomping, whatever comes up you act it out. If you don't feel anything you pretend and act that out, which will often surprise you at the intensity of what emerges from what was originally just pretending. The music changes again, and you shift to the third stage (this is the one that can be hard to shift gears if you've really gone into the catharsis.) Third stage, 10 minutes. You raise your arms over your head and jump up and down, shouting Hoo!...Hoo!...Hoo! each time you come down hard on your heels, letting the sound hammer deep into your belly. (This is the one that takes incredible physical stamina to continue for 10 minutes full speed. It's actually a kind of sufi technique. When your body gets strong enough, this can feel like you are BEING jumped, ecstatic. ) This ends in a loud command "STOP!!!!" followed by silence. You freeze in whatever position you are in, theoretically standing with your arms over your head for the next 15 minutes. Fourth stage. You stand there for 15 minutes in silence. You just watch. Then the music comes back, and you get the fifth stage, where you get to dance. Celebrate! (For some, they're just celebrating that it's OVER!) 15 minutes of great flowing music. If you have really gone for it through all these stages, you won't believe how free and light you feel. Well, anyway, that's what happens to me. I love Dynamic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
