We are a well-established Zen community in Evanston, IL, founded in 1974. We offer a full program of sittings, dharma talks, meditation retreats, and residential training.

Our Center practices in the tradition of the Harada-Yasutani lineage, combining in-depth koan training with a Soto-style sitting environment. Our community is the spiritual home to a variety of sincere practitioners, both lay and ordained.

Please explore our site. We invite you to our Center to experience Zen Buddhism for yourself.