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
* 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
WEEKLY PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Below is the IN-PERSON schedule for autumn, 2023.
We will be meeting on Zoom on all Tuesdays (6:30–7:30 pm)
and Saturdays (9:30 – 11 am) that are NOT listed below.
OCTOBER 2023
Oct 10 (Tues) 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Oct 14 (Sat, extended practice) 8:45 (set-up) – 3:00 pm
Oct 24 (Tues) 6:30–8:30 pm
Oct 28 (Sat) 6:30–11:00 am
Oct 31 (Tues) 6:30–8:30 pm
NOVEMBER 2023
Nov 4 (Sat, Segaki day, extended practice) 8:30 – 3:00 pm
Nov 14 (Tues) 6:30–8:30 pm
Nov 18 (Sat) 8:30–11:00 am
We are OFF Nov 20–27.
Nov 28 (Tues) 6:30–8:30 pm
DECEMBER 2023
Dec 2 (Sat, Rohatsu) 8:30–3:00 pm
Dec 12 (Tues). 6:30–8:30 pm
Dec 16 (Sat) 8:30–11:00 am
Below is the IN-PERSON schedule for autumn, 2023.
We will be meeting on Zoom on all Tuesdays (6:30–7:30 pm)
and Saturdays (9:30 – 11 am) that are NOT listed below.
OCTOBER 2023
Oct 10 (Tues) 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Oct 14 (Sat, extended practice) 8:45 (set-up) – 3:00 pm
Oct 24 (Tues) 6:30–8:30 pm
Oct 28 (Sat) 6:30–11:00 am
Oct 31 (Tues) 6:30–8:30 pm
NOVEMBER 2023
Nov 4 (Sat, Segaki day, extended practice) 8:30 – 3:00 pm
Nov 14 (Tues) 6:30–8:30 pm
Nov 18 (Sat) 8:30–11:00 am
We are OFF Nov 20–27.
Nov 28 (Tues) 6:30–8:30 pm
DECEMBER 2023
Dec 2 (Sat, Rohatsu) 8:30–3:00 pm
Dec 12 (Tues). 6:30–8:30 pm
Dec 16 (Sat) 8:30–11:00 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) |