If this is your first time, please arrive 30 minutes early and ring us at (847) 475-3264 to let us know that you're coming.

* Note that we are a fully accessible facility.

We are located at:

1330 RIDGE AVE., ROOM #2 
UNITARIAN CHURCH OF EVANSTON 
EVANSTON, IL.  60201

For our INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION sessions, please call (847) 475-3264 to find out dates and times.  This monthly gathering will cover the basics of practice at Udumbara, including meditation and forms. While not required for participating in Zen practice, this introduction is intended to provide a friendly orientation and time for Q & A.
*Other times available by appointment

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                      WEEKLY PRACTICE SCHEDULE

We will be meeting on Zoom on all Tuesdays (6:30–7:30 pm)
and Saturdays (9:30 – 11 am).

     ANNUAL SCHEDULE
In addition to our Tuesday and Saturday sittings and services, we hold the following events every year. The exact dates for these change from year to year. Please check on the home page for the most up-to-date information for these events.

First Saturday in January: Annual New Year’s Relinquishment and Renewal Day (8 – 4)

February: extended practice  (8–12 on a Saturday)

March: Dogen and Sumi-e Zen arts workshop

April: Buddha's Birthday sesshin (retreat), Friday and Saturday

May: extended practice session (8–12 on a Saturday)

June: summer sesshin (Thursday-Saturday)

July: extended practice (8–12 on a Saturday)

August: one-month break

September: extended practice (8–12 on a Saturday)

October: autumn sesshin (Thursday–Saturday)

November: extended practice (8–12 on a Saturday)

December: Rohatsu sesshin (Thursday–Saturday)