Zen Bow, Autumn 2022 The latest issue of Zen Bow is available here. Sittings During the 7-day Rohatsu Sesshin (January 7-14) Though there will be a sesshin at Chapin Mill, you can still join the in-person sittings at Arnold Park. You can refer to the weekly schedule here for the days and times (no chanting,…

Kadi Sprengle We just got news that former staff member Kadi Sprengle passed away this morning, Friday, December 30. She was on staff for 10 years in the 2000’s and was a member of the Chicago Zen Center before that. There will be a memorial service at 11:00 tomorrow morning, Saturday, December 31, for anyone…

The Center will be closed starting tomorrow morning, Sunday, December 18, after sitting and teisho, and we’ll reopen with the Tuesday night sitting at 7:00 pm on December 27. Calendar Changes A couple of corrections: ·         There will NOT be a Parent Practice Group this Monday, December 19; the next meeting will be Monday, January…

A Milestone for Gerardo-roshi This Saturday, Bodhin-roshi will conduct a ceremony at Casa Zen, our sister center in Mexico City, marking Sensei Gerardo Gally’s 20th year as a Zen teacher and the leader of Casa Zen. In conjunction with the ceremony, Gerardo will also accept the title “Roshi.” Note that Bodhin-roshi has suspended online dokusan…