I use to go to meditation sessions there on Friday nights with my wife, Ajahn Tappekorn was usually…read morethere, he was very good at guiding our sessions, and very accomadating to my crazy schedule. This is a great place!

Excellent temple, well cared for, went on several wkend retreats there, very comfortable. I highly…read morerecommend it.

Visit during the two day Songkran festival to sample a variety of Thai foods on sale (first day)…read moreand as part of merit making with monks (second day).

My friend invited me to the Songkan Festival. Songkan is the ancient Thai New Year celebration…read more They were friendly and had amazing affordable Thai food. It was very packed in the dining area, it was hard getting a table for our large group. There were so many people in the dining area that it was difficult to maneuver in my wheelchair to get to the food stations, but doable. The festivities in the celebration hall were beautiful and artistic, even though I had no idea what they said most of the time. I was surprised at how wheelchair accessible it was. Their accessible bathroom stall was a lot bigger than the ones at my church.

Nice, peaceful atmosphere. Kelsang Dorje takes Dharma teachings and applies them to practical use…read morefor today. It was as if he knew exactly what i was going through. Meditation bliss in a fun part of town!

This is a wonderful place. They are warm and welcoming and people from all walks of life attend…read moreservices. Their workshops, classes and events have really invigorated my spiritual practice.

Beautiful temple. My hubby and I went in just to look, I have never been in a temple before. I…read morewasn't sure if it was okay to go in... Thank goodness for smartphones! If you are not Buddhist and want to go to temple just to observe, look it up online for some tips on what and what not to do so you are polite and respectful.

I just left. Very nice visit. There was a nun there who told me about the temple and gave me things…read moreto read about tantric Buddhism. I hope to go back soon. Sunday service is 10-12pm.

Without a question the best Tibetan Buddhist Temple I've ever visited. Such an amazing center!…read moreEveryone is super friendly and very kind! Every question I asked was answered in full detail. Lama Sean is very friendly and open to all. I enjoyed the meditation and chanting. This is the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism lead by the 17th Karmapa who personally visited the center on May 4th 2015 The building is blessed and very sacred. Just going in you can see how much time and effort people have put into the center and have done so with much loving kindness. There is weekly practice Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM practice is Shinay (Calm Abiding Meditation) and chanting. The chanting is done in Tibetan and if anyone is not comfortable in chanting its encouraged to simply read the words quietly to yourself and just enjoy the meditation. Visiting Lama's come every few months for weekend teachings and they are not to be missed! Please do some research and explore the vast teachings Buddhism has to offer. Chicago KTC is an amazing center and very valuable practice center.

KTC Chicago is a wonderful space to visit and for meditation. Lama Sean is clear, approachable and…read moreinspiring. I agree with the other post - if you are thinking of visiting a Buddhist temple experience Karma Thegsum Choling in Cicero, IL. Hours open are limited but if you come on a Sunday you can request an introduction to meditation.

I just had one of the most incredible experiences of healing....combining massage, singing bowls,…read morebeing prayed over, being chanted over, ceremonial incense, having vibrational drums played over my entire body and anointed with essential oils, having old energy literally swept from my body. He is a shaman in a modern city. This man, Lama Lobsong performs these ceremonial massages, putting one thousand percent into of his energy and spirit into each treatment he does. He is strong and powerful and has a beautiful calm spirit. He is super intuitive and very genuine. He is a Tibetan monk; and his space has several beautiful Buddhist alters. I feel like I just crossed over into the secret society of ceremonial massage. I am so grateful I found him because I also will be attending his Saturday meditation sessions......he is so authentic and will not remain a secret for much longer. So glad I took the chance.....he will transform your life and thinking. And assist you in feeling whole again.

I am writing a review of Lama Lobsang Palden's Tibetan Healing Massage Ceremony…read more http://www.lamalobsang.com/TibetanHealingMassage.htm A few friends recommended him to me and my boyfriend got me a gift certificate for my birthday. I had been a bundle of nerves for months and months, and Lama Lobsang's massage was one of the most healing experiences of my life. I left feeling completely renewed and it's been a month and I still feel great!

The Zen life and meditation center has been instrumental in reshaping my life into one that is…read morepurpose driven, mindful, and without excessive anxiety and stress. I am a student there and highly recommend anybody who questions whether they can improve their life to visit us!

Stellar teachers! The Foundations of Mindfulness course is grand! I've taken it twice. I had…read morebeen meditating for eight years and then stumbled upon this place. What a find! Great community of meditators! I've been a member for 13 years now. Absolutely recommend!

This is a great group for both novices and veterans. The atmosphere is friendly, and new people are…read morewelcomed without uncomfortable attention, which makes attending easy. Roger/Myoshi, a Buddhist priest who is also a psychologist, shares inspiring stories and teachings, with a style that is warm and personable. Lastly, I love the time of the day (mid afternoon), it is like a booster of peacefulness in my work day.

I have attended several Zen groups in the Chicago area, and this is the one I will stay with. The…read moremeeting consists of a half hour of sitting meditation, ten minutes of walking meditation, and a dharma talk, with some time for questions and discussions. There is something very enjoyable about practicing the Buddha's teachings in a Loop office building during the middle of the work week. Myoshi, the Buddhist priest and clinical psychologist who leads the group, has had extensive training in Zen and is an extremely skilled teacher. His talks make Buddhist concepts accessible and relevant to daily living. The group atmosphere is welcoming and accepting. Practitioners at all levels are invited, and I would especially recommend this group to people who are interested in meditation but have been hesitant or confused about finding a helpful teacher and community.

I was looking for a spiritual center near my home and found this place via Google. What I like…read moreabout it, is getting practical information about how to apply spiritual teachings in my life. Its a small community and growing. This is not a church about hooting hollering and dancing about, but for people really interested in developing and growing as a spiritual being. I love how its very diverse and welcoming to all types of people. I have made it my local spiritual home and plan to keep going.

I attended the Sunday service for the first time two weeks ago and was impressed with the passion…read moreof the minister; the professionalism of the musicians; and the diversity of people attending. There was a lot going on: A "Burning Bowl" exercise; sing-alongs; upcoming activities, including a book discussion group; and some very interesting classes that sounded like something I would like to pursue. I know they were meeting in temporary quarters - due to the holidays. I definitely will return and am eager to see their new quarters!

The Benedictines are an Order of Roman Catholic monks with a deep-rooted commitment to welcome all…read morepeople as though each of them is Jesus himself. In short, whoever you may be, your presence is a gift, and Benedictine monks have time and again made me feel cared for. Many Benedictine monasteries have a guesthouse or guest rooms, should you be seeking a place to stay, rest, and spend time in retreat or stillness. When my family was planning a couple of days in Chicago, we were happy to find the Monastery of the Holy Cross, holding holy and hospitable space for us in a quiet part of Bridgeport. Father Edward, monastery guest master, made us welcome in the monastery's three-bedroom guest quarters, and were invited as we wished to join them for any of the seven times of daily prayer and worship and to take part in a silent, simple continental breakfast. Fr. Edward was earnest, kind, and funny, engaging both us and our kids with warmth and openness. When we came to their 7:15 PM Compline service, prayed and sung almost in total darkness in the chapel space, Fr. Gregory quietly explained what was about to happen and how we could take part in it. It was a beautiful, powerful experience. The guest space where the six of us stayed had three bedrooms - one with a single bed, two with doubles - and a couch in the sitting area that our youngest claimed as his place to sleep. The kitchen was simply appointed, with a dorm-sized refrigerator, microwave, sink, and twin-burner cooktop. There are two other such guest quarters available as well, all appointed in a similar fashion. Each guest quarters has its own private entrance, and there's a gravel parking lot immediately adjacent to the monastery for free off-street parking. The monks ask guests for a free will offering for the use of these quarters, allowing those who can pay more to offset the cost for those able to pay less. This - as with all aspects of the warmth and welcome of Monastery of the Holy Cross - made us (and undoubtedly those who preceded and will follow us) deeply aware of the kindness that human beings can show to one another, greeting even strangers as fellow travelers and friends.

I would give six stars if I could. This is a gem of a place to stay. We weren't quite sure what…read moreamenities would be included as we had never stayed in a guesthouse/b&b type accommodation before, but I was amazed at how beautiful and simple the space was. We stayed in the bottom floor space which had a full bed in one room, twin in another, and a full kitchen, formal dining room, and living room all with free lot parking and private entrance. Lots of towels/extra sheets as well as toiletries in the bathroom. The Monks were very kind and welcoming--we attended morning chanting and were given a quick overview of the process so we weren't lost. It's not in the hustle and bustle of the Loop but conveniently close via uber or bus/train. We had the best time staying here and would love to return!