2100 S. Central Avenue
Cicero, IL 60804
Phone: 708-652-9722
E-mail: director@chicagoktc.org
Director: Lama Sean Jones
Assistant Director: Tom Vencill
External site: www.chicagoktc.org
Chicago KTC was founded over twenty years ago after a visit of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. Over the years we have had the honor to host many eminent lamas, averaging about two a year. We have a small but dedicated membership that practices regularly. Our membership includes a lama and number of senior students who are available to answer your questions and lend their support. Our building is two story with a lower apartment and upper soon-to-be lama suite. We have a large recently consecrated shrine which includes a 16 by 15 foot wall to ceiling shrine cabinet, housing 14 large rupas, one Buddha Sakyamuni and the Kangyur and Tengyur. It is decorated with many traditional thangkas, chrystal chandeliers, gyaltsens, banners and offerings. Our library has several hundred books which have been collected by members over the last twenty years. All our practice sessions are open to beginners and free of charge, so please stop by if you are in town. Free instruction in meditation is available by appointment.
Weekly Practice Schedule
Wednesday Evening Discussion Group
Led by senior students
7:00 p.m.
Mediation
7:30 p.m.
Current discussion: ask office@chicagoktc.org for current book we are reading
Sunday Regular Schedule:
9:30 a.m.
Green Tara practice
10:00 a.m.
Shiney meditation
10:30 a.m.
Coffee brake
11:00 a.m.
Chenrezig and Amitabha practice
Resident Lama Sean Jones and senior students available by appointment for meditation instructions, guided Chenrezig and Medicine Buddha practices. Email office@chicagoktc.org for more info.
Karmapa Teachings
100 Short Instructions of Mikyo Dorje
Recorded at Tergar Monastery, Bodhgaya, India. January 17-22, 2017.
Heart Sutra
Recorded at the Hyatt Hotel, Gurgaon, New Delhi, India. August 15-18, 2016.
Dhamra Talks in Paris
Recorded at the Marriott Hotel, Paris 14th arrondissement, France. June 4-5, 2016.
Kagyu Lamas' Videos
His Eminence the 4th Jamgon Kongrul Rinpoche
Calling Guru from Afar
1 Session1 1hr
Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche
Four Dharmas of Gampopa
3 Sessions 4hrs
Her Eminence Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche
Transforming Disturbing Emotions
5 Sessions 8hrs