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Upcoming Programming

Trivia Night - June 6
from $35.00

Join us for Trivia Night, a fun (and funny) fundraiser, to support the programs and community you love. Whether you’re a pop culture mavin, a history buff, or just someone who enjoys a good time with good people, there’s a spot on a team for you.

Saturday, June 6 | 7:00–9:00 PM | Hybrid

In person: Zen Life & Meditation Center, 46 Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60302
Virtual: Join from anywhere!

Tickets are available on a sliding scale – choose the option that works for you:

  • $35 – Single ticket (you’ll be added to a team)

  • $50 – Couple (both added to a team)

  • $150 – Full team of up to 5 people

Register below 👇

Every dollar raised supports ZLMC’s practice programs, retreats, and community offerings. This is a wonderful evening to invite a neighbor, a dharma friends, or someone who’s been curious about our center.

Co-organizers: Ken Daigu Hillman and Sarah Reishin Richart

A Day in Our Park - June 7
$0.00

Come hang out with us at Scoville Park for one of Oak Park’s favorite traditions! We are looking for friendly volunteers to join the fun at the ZLMC booth during A Day in Our Village on Sunday, June 7. It’s a wonderful way to spend a summer afternoon relaxing under our shaded tent, chatting with sangha friends, and sharing information about ZLMC with Oak Parkers. You’ll helpl us hand out informaiton and invite folks to join our mailing list, all while enjoying the festival’s live music and fun atmosphere. Hope to see you there–whether you can volunteer or just want to stop by and say hello!

To Volunteer – Sign Up Here

Community Welcome Night - June 16
$0.00

Curious about Zen, or lookiing for a spiritual community to support your meditation practice? Drop in to tour the center, enjoy snacks and conversation, and try a simple meditation–no experience needed. All are welcome.

Come on by between 6:00-7:30 PM. We’re at 46 Lake St. in Oak Park.


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Cultivating mindful awareness through our practice

Zen meditation and the cultivation of mindful awareness form the core of our practice, offering profound benefits such as stress management, deeper relationships, and a richer life experience.

A man with long white hair and glasses is sitting in a black chair in a mindfulness class at Zen Center | Zen Life & Meditation Center | Oak Park, IL

The center is like a breath of fresh air in this chaotic and ungrounded time in history. It has given me an insightful perspective on what is essential in this life we all share.

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