FOUNDATIONS OF MINDFULNESS
(Hybrid)
Begins January 9, 2025

Weekly Classes on Thursday Evenings from 7:00–8:30 PM

Instructor: Christine DuSell

Discover Inner Peace

In just four weeks, transform your relationship with stress, anxiety, and life’s challenges through our time-tested Zen mindfulness practices. Join us at the Zen Life & Meditation Center, where for over 10 years we’ve guided thousands to find clarity and calm in the heart of Chicago.

What You’ll Experience:

  • Learn powerful, easy-to-apply techniques to turn down the volume on stress and anxiety

  • Unlock ancient Zen wisdom to navigate depression, loss, and fear with greater ease

  • Master practical tools to break free from habits that hold you back.

  • Tap into your innate capacity for peace and wholeness, guided by experienced Mindfulness Teachers.

Our Unique Approach:

Rooted in the White Plum Zen Lineage, our methods blend timeless teachings with modern insights, offering a direct path to wellness that fits your busy life.

Your Journey Begins Here:

Join our supportive community and start your path to a more centered, joyful you. In a world that often feels overwhelming, your oasis of calm awaits.

Spots are limited, so reserve yours today and take the first step towards the peace you deserve.

  • What does it mean to live our daily lives according to Zen principles? This class will dispel misconceptions about mindfulness and meditation. You’ll learn how mindfulness can benefit many areas of your life. It will get you started with the practice of meditation.

  • What gets in the way of meditation from the inside out? This class will help you overcome some of the crippling effects of shame that prevent you from trusting your own direct experience, which is the basis for meditation practice.

  • You’ll learn the nuts and bolts of how to meditate in this class, including breathing and posture. Learn how this meditation can improve the quality of your attention which can have a profound impact on your over-all well-being.

  • Opening to life is allowing the inconsistencies and ambiguities to be a part of your daily experience. We all suffer in many ways, but opening to our suffering is the way forward to opening our broken hearts.

Practicing Generosity: Supporting Our Shared Path

At the Zen Life & Meditation Center, we believe that the Dharma is priceless. Yet, just as a stream flows by nourishing all beings, we too must sustain our community to continue offering these life-changing teachings.

Your contribution is an act of mutual care. It allows us to maintain our serene space, support our dedicated teachers, and ensure that these timeless practices remain accessible to all who seek them.

We invite you to reflect on the value of these teachings in your life and to give in alignment with your means:

  • Member Fee: $149 - A discounted price available to any of our ZLMC Members

  • Program Fee: $169 - Supports scholarships for others

One contribution opens the door to all four classes. In the spirit of our practice, if your current circumstances make any contribution challenging, please reach out. Our commiment is to turn no sincere seeker away. Your generosity at any level is deeply appreciated. It’s not just a transaction; it’s a step on our shared path towards awakening and a more compassionate world.