if you look, they are about half one way and half the next.

you pat the dough into a foil lined loaf pan...no rolling.

I watched S3Ep07 Jan. 2014 Re "Fried Okra." Picture has a sauce but nothing in the recipe. Martha, could you have someone email me recipe or link for dipping sauce? thank muchly.Kate Starr, Rockport, MA

Some cooking directions would be nice...

So the cookies won't be gritty.

Yes it should work great, just be sure they're baking pears (bosc, bartlett) and not eating pears. Eating pears might turn this into a bit of a mess. 🙂

And furthermore, the Celts were persecuted to a close extinction, forbidden to access education (aka passage of knowledge), particularly in Ireland. So tales of cannibalism and sexual activitiy with animals abound in modern Norman and Roman mythology.

Actually, France was populated by the Gauls who were Celts. Another area were Celtic roots remain today is Galicia in North Western Spain, meaning that most of Western Europe at one point was mostly populated by Celts. Eventually the Romans pushed the Gauls north and colonized the territory we know today as France. Brittany is the only remaining stronghold o

Shut up dummy..ur what's wrong with the world today...sensitive little cry babies...You really think that he going to intentionally promote drinking and driving...dummy...it's Texas! Love the show Aaron!

I absolutely love this show...I stumbled across it. I didn't know the show existed. I just watched the episode showcasing casseroles which aired in Chicago the end of October. I think that it was in extremely poor taste for the guy to inform Vivian that there was a bad review regarding Vivian's hair, just as much as it was for the person to make th

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Vegetarian or not, you'll love feasting on these vegetarian recipes! We have an amazing variety of fantastic flavors and plenty of options to choose from. If you're just trying to cut back on the amount of meat you eat, a good place to start is with meatless versions of old favorites. If you're among those who love Mexican cuisine, try our meatless enchiladas, tacos, burritos, or nachos. If Italian pasta recipes are your weakness, try our delicious vegetarian dishes for creamy Alfredo pasta, layered lasagnas, and saucy stuffed shells the whole family will love. As a bonus, many of our pasta recipes can be whipped up quickly for busy weeknights. For more weeknight fare, use our collection of quick and easy vegetarian dinners. You'll find recipes for soups, sandwiches, salads, stir-fries, and more that go from prep to plate in about 30 minutes or less. Slow cooker meals also make easy work of family meals. Simply add your ingredients in the morning and come home to a dinner that's warm and ready to serve. Our top vegetarian slow cooker recipes put this easy method to work for you.

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Eating a vegetarian diet (or vegan diet) and staying healthy can be a challenge if you don't know what foods to eat and where to search for information to help you be healthy. We, at HappyCow, have lived vegetarian and vegan for many decades combined, and we commend you for choosing a diet that will benefit you, the animals, and the planet. In this section, you will find information on vegetarian nutrition, vegetarian super foods, vegetarian protein, recipes, articles by nutritions consultant, and much more. Please feel free to contribute your nutritions expertise and experiences with us via email.

"It is the position of the American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada that appropriately planned vegetarian diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases... Vegetarian diets offer a number of advantages, including lower levels of saturated fat, cholesterol, and animal protein and higher levels of carbohydrates, fiber, magnesium, boron, folate, antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, carotenoids, and phytochemicals. Some vegans may have intakes for vitamin B-12, vitamin D, calcium, zinc, and occasionally riboflavin that are lower than recommended." - from Journal of the American Dietetic Association 103, no. 6 (June 2003).

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Whether youre a vegetarian or looking to eat more meat-free meals for better health, these easy vegetarian recipes are a delicious way to incorporate more vegetables, beans and whole grains into your diet. More and more, people are realizing that going meatless even once or twice a week can have real health benefits, including weight loss and reduced risk for heart disease. Why? Plant-based foods, such as vegetables, beans and lentils, are low in saturated fat and full of fiber, which helps you feel satisfied on fewer calories. (Most Americans eat only about half the 25 to 38 grams of fiber thats recommended each day.) Plus, when you plan more vegetarian dinners youll save on grocery bills and reduce your carbon footprint: the worldwide meat industry generates nearly one-fifth of manmade greenhouse-gas emissions, according to the United Nations. Eating more simple vegetarian meals will help you save money too. These delicious vegetarian recipes showcase some of the staples of vegetarian cuisine and provide tasty culinary inspiration and cooking tips for every vegetable lover.

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Introduction to vegetarian and vegan diets

To eat meat, or not to eat meat... This is the question on many people's mind. The negative impact of animal foods on health, the damage associated with animal foods and the environment, religious beliefs, and the desire to protect and respect animals are some of the reasons for the increase in the number of people consuming vegetarian diets. Many people express an interest in consuming a vegetarian diet but don't do so because they are unsure of how to do it or are not ready to give up meat. Fortunately, there are options and lots of great resources available to help. The key to making this diet work for you is to understand what nutrients you are missing from the foods that you are not consuming and to learn how to balance your meals without these foods.

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Betty is a Registered Dietitian who earned her B.S. degree in Food and Nutrition from Marymount College of Fordham University and her M.S. degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. She is the Co-Director and Director of nutrition for the New York Obesity Research Center Weight Loss Program.

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Melissa Conrad Stppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.

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"This is a wonderful recipe! My picky hubby already has this on the 'let's make it every week' list." strauss887

"I've made this twice now for different friends and everyone loves it. It's a huge hit with carnivores and vegetarians. Next time, I'm making one just for me!" misscoquette

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Penne pasta is tossed with asparagus and snow peas in this quick, light, and easy dish.

This is a great pasta dish. The hardest part of the whole recipe is cutting the escarole. It is fast, simple, and delicious! What more could you ask for? With a loaf of Italian bread it goes a long way. Enjoy!

These ribs may be made with some pretty odd ingredients, but they really taste great! They are not difficult to make, and are very forgiving. However, it takes a certain amount of trust to make them. Even if your mix looks and feels like a huge mistake, keep on going, and bake it. The first time I made these, I did everything wrong, and they were still delicious. Even my excessively carniverous husband liked them. These are great comfort food, and really stick to your ribs!

Everyone will enjoy these delicious potatoes cooked up with Indian spices.

For those vegetarians who miss the taste of meatloaf, here is a tasty vegetarian version that matches the flavor.

These black bean and corn quesadillas are really cheesy, a little bit spicy, and a little bit sweet. My vegetarian husband goes crazy over these every time! Feel free to play around and add chicken or veggies, if you desire. Don't forget the salsa and sour cream!

Get out your grater or food processor, you'll need to grate up a bunch of zucchini. But this is what makes these patties fry up so wonderfully. A nice change from potato pancakes. Serve with a bit of tomato sauce or sour cream dabbed on top.

White beans slow cooked with vegetables and fresh herbs - parsley, rosemary, lemon thyme, and savory.

For a smoky and sumptuous veggie-filled grilled sandwich, try this easy recipe. All it takes is some veggies, focaccia bread, lemon-mayonnaise dressing, and crumbled feta.

Macaroni is mixed with shredded Cheddar, Parmesan, cottage cheese and sour cream, then topped with bread crumbs and baked.

Eggplant slices are dipped in egg and bread crumbs and then baked, instead of fried. The slices are layered with spaghetti sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.

Quick and easy black bean burgers, spiced up with chili sauce, cumin, garlic and chili powder. A tasty alternative to the frozen kind.

These unusual burritos are made with sweet potatoes, spices and kidney beans. They freeze well and can be deep-fried instead of baked.

This savory deep-dish pie features herbed feta cheese that melts and mingles in every bite. The cheese is sauteed and mixed with spinach, mushrooms, Cheddar cheese and lots of garlic. This mixture is then combined with milk and eggs, and poured into a prepared crust. A bit more Cheddar cheese is sprinkled over the top, and then the quiche is slipped into the oven until it 's set.

Strands of baked spaghetti squash tossed with feta cheese, onions, tomatoes, olives, and basil for a Greek-inspired dish that tastes like pasta without all the calories.

Onions, bell peppers and jalapenos are heated in a skillet. Black beans come next and then cubes of cream cheese and a bit of cilantro. Scoop this wonderful concoction into a warm tortillas and try and eat just one.

This is a fabulous lasagna made with an artichoke and spinach mixture which has been cooked with vegetable broth, onions and garlic. The mixture is layered with lasagna noodles, pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, and topped with crumbled feta.

"These really taste like crab cakes but without the crab, and are a really good way to utilize that bumper crop of zucchini!"

Sharp Cheddar and Parmesan cheese combine for this extra creamy mac n cheese recipe. Just 20 minutes to prep and 30 to bake.

It's easy to make your own falafel! Mashed chickpeas are combined with onion, bread crumbs, egg, and herbs, and fried until browned and crisp. Serve in pita halves topped with chopped tomatoes and cucumber sauce.

Breaded tofu a la parmigiana. You'll just about swear this is eggplant or veal! One of my husband's favorites, and he doesn't even suspect! Serve with a simple crisp green salad, angel hair pasta and garlic bread.

Penne pasta mingles with onion, garlic, tomatoes, mushrooms, wilted spinach and feta with a dash of red pepper flakes for zip.

This is an easy and exotic Indian dish. It's rich, creamy, mildly spiced, and extremely flavorful. Serve with naan and rice.

Serve this tasty sandwich spread on crusty whole grain rolls or pita bread, with lettuce and tomato.

A dash of mustard powder and grind of black pepper adds extra kick to a creamy cheese sauce. Stir cooked macaroni into the sauce and bake with a layer of bread crumbs over the top.

Roasted green bell peppers are stuffed with feta cheese and a mixture of rice and green onions.

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A vegetarian is someone who doesnt eat meat, including beef, chicken, pork, or fish and may or may not choose to eat other animal products such as eggs, milk, gelatin, or honey.

There are different types of vegetarians:

Flexitarian: Flexitarians are also known as semivegetarians. They avoid animal products most of the time, but will occasionally eat fish or meat.

Pescivegetarian: Pescivegetarians eat fish, dairy, and eggs but dont eat meat or poultry.

Lactoovo vegetarian: Lactoovo vegetarians dont eat meat, but do eat eggs and dairy products (ovo means eggs and lacto means dairy). This is the most common type of vegetarian diet.

Lacto vegetarian: Lacto vegetarians dont eat meat or eggs, but do eat dairy products.

Ovo vegetarian: Ovo vegetarians dont eat meat or dairy, but do eat eggs.

Vegan: Vegans avoid eating any animal products. They dont eat any meat products, milk, cheese, eggs, honey, or gelatin. Many vegans (and some other types of vegetarians) choose not to wear clothes containing animal products, such as leather, wool, or silk, or wear makeup that may have been tested on animals.

People decide to become a vegetarian for many reasons. Some common motivators include the environment, animal rights, and health. You may have different reasons. Deciding to become vegetarian is an individual decision.

Vegetarian diets can be very healthy and may even lower the risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and cancer. However, eating a balanced diet when you are vegetarian usually requires a little extra attention. Because vegetarians take out certain foods from their diets, they often need to work to add in foods that will provide the nutrients found in meat products. By eating a variety of foods including fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds, soy products, and whole grains, vegetarians can get nutrients from nonmeat sources. Vegetarians, especially vegans, need to pay attention getting enough iron, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and omega3 fatty acids.

Carbohydrates provide energy and vitamins for your brain and muscles. Grain products, especially whole grains, are very important because they provide the carbohydrate, fiber, and many vitamins that your body needs. Vegetarians should be sure to eat a variety of whole grains such as whole wheat bread, pasta and tortillas, brown rice, bulgur, and quinoa.

Fat is needed by your body to stay healthy. Fat provides essential fatty acids and helps your body absorb certain vitamins. Excellent sources of healthy fats include nuts or nut butters, oils, and avocados.

Protein is needed for your muscles to grow. Vegetarians have to be careful not to just cut meat out of their diet, but to replace the meat with highprotein vegetarian foods. Nuts, nut butters (including peanut butter, almond butter, and sun butter), soy foods (such as tofu, soy milk, and edamame), legumes (such as beans, peas, hummus, and lentils), dairy foods (such as milk, yogurt, and cheese), and eggs all provide protein.

Zinc is important for growth and your immune system. Zinc is found in whole grains (refined grains such as bread or pasta made from white flour or white rice are not sources of zinc), fortified breakfast cereals, dairy products, soy foods, nuts, and legumes.

Iron is important for your blood and is found in beans, seeds, soybeans, tofu, fortified breakfast cereals, dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, and dried fruit such as apricots, figs, or prunes. Plantbased iron is different from the iron found in meat and its not absorbed as well by your body. Adding vitamin C helps your body to absorb iron, so its important to eat foods rich in vitamin C (such as citrus fruits) and certain vegetables (such as tomatoes) as well.

Calcium is required to build strong bones. Calcium is found in dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and cheese. You can also find plant sources of calcium such as broccoli, butternut squash, collard greens, black beans, white beans, soybeans, and tofu. Plant sources of calcium have less calcium per serving than dairy products and fortified foods. Some foods arent naturally high in calcium but have calcium added to them; these foods are called calciumfortified. Some products such as soy milk, enriched rice milk, orange juices, cereals, and cereal bars are calcium fortified. Look at the Nutrition Facts Label to find out which brands are highest in calcium.

Vitamin D is needed to absorb the calcium you eat and is necessary for strong bones. You can get vitamin D from the foods you eat, such as fortified dairy or soy milk products, fortified orange juice, egg yolks, or your body can make it from the sun. If you live in a place that gets very little sunshine, especially during the winter months, its harder to get enough vitamin D. To figure out if you live in one of these places, look at a map of the United States and imagine a line running between San Francisco and Philadelphia. If you live north of this line, its necessary for you (during the winter) to get your daily intake of vitamin D through food or supplements.

Vitamin B12 is only found in animal foods, so vegans must eat food fortified with B12. Examples include cows milk, eggs, nutritional yeast flakes, fortified soy milk, and fortified cereals. Your health care provider or nutritionist may also recommend supplemental vitamin B12 to make sure your body gets enough.

Omega3 Fatty Acids are essential fatty acids. Vegans or vegetarians who dont eat eggs must include other sources. You can find omega3 fatty acids in walnuts, flaxseeds, canola oil, soybeans, or tofu.

Iodine is a mineral that helps your bodys metabolism. Plantbased diets can be low in iodine, so vegans should try to use iodized salt in recipes that call for salt. Seaweed (the type that wraps up sushi) is also a good source of iodine.

Your parents may be worried that you are choosing to follow a vegetarian diet without knowing how to do it in a healthy way. If you can explain your plans to stay healthy and your reasons for wanting to become a vegetarian, your parents may be more likely to understand. You still might need to give them time to accept your new diet. Read vegetarian cookbooks or nutritional information with your parents and offer to help with the shopping and cooking.

Fruits

Dark green leafy vegetables

Dark orange or yellow vegetables

Legumes

Whole grains

Soy products

Meat substitutes

Refer to our sample menu suggestions to get ideas about incorporating enough protein and other nutrients into your vegetarian diet. You can also look at vegetarian cookbooks or websites for more ideas.

*Menus are based on a 2000-calorie diet as an example. You may need more or less than this depending on your age and activity level.

**Menu 1 illustrates use of a food (Total cereal) that is fortified with 100% the recommended intake of vitamin B12 and the minerals zinc and iron, nutrients that are more difficult to get when a teen is not eating meat. On day two, it may be necessary to supplement intake with a standard Multivitamin.

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Vegetarianism seems more popular than ever. Veggie burgers grace menus and barbecues across the country. Children and teenagers declare themselves vegetarian to assert dietary independence from their parents. Vegetarian cosmetics and cruelty-free clothes fill corner drugstores and high-end shops. But although vegetarianism is trendy, sometimes rebellious and decidedly modern, it's actually one of the earliest diets. Some cultures have subsisted without meat for millennia. Socrates, Plato, Leonardo da Vinci, Charles Darwin and Thomas Edison were all vegetarians [source: VegNews].

The vegetarian diet is straightforward enough: Vegetarians do not eat meat. Some people who avoid beef and pork but still eat poultry or fish mistakenly consider themselves vegetarians. Although vegetarianism has varying degrees, the diet's core principle is abstention from all meat. Most vegetarians are lacto-ovo-vegetarians -- they do not eat meat but they allow dairy products and eggs. Lacto-vegetarians allow dairy, and ovo-vegetarians allow eggs. Vegans avoid all animal products -- meat, dairy, eggs, leather, wool, silk and even honey.

There is, however, plenty for vegetarians to eat. Lacto-ovo vegetarians eat fruit, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, dairy and eggs. They eat meat substitutes like soybean-based tofu and tempeh, and seitan, a wheat protein. Ethnic cooking's growing popularity has also opened up a world of new vegetarian foods to vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Middle Eastern, North African, Indian and Asian foods are often vegetarian or easily can be made so.

In this article, we'll learn about why people become vegetarians, the degrees of vegetarianism and how the movement has evolved.

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Diamond Way Buddhist Center Chicago belongs to an international non-profit network of over 600 lay Diamond Way Buddhist centers of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, founded by Lama Ole Nydahl and under the spiritual guidance of H.H. the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje.

Diamond Way Buddhism offers practical and effective methods to realize minds inherent richness for the benefit of all. With an accessible and modern style, it works with peoples confidence and desire, using every situation in life to develop fearlessness and joy. We always present a basic introduction for newcomers, and the meditations are guided in English.

Monthly Open House

The next open house is Sunday November 8: 3:00pm Doors open 3:30pm Introductory talk about Buddhism 4:00pm Guided meditation 5:00pm Food, refreshments and socializing

We begin the open house with a basic introduction to Buddhism as it's practiced in the Diamond Way Karma Kagyu lineage. This is the perfect time to come if you havent been to our center before. Your host will spend about a half hour explaining the basics of Diamond Way meditation and youll have some time to ask any questions you may have.

Weekly Public Meditations

Mondays: 8:00pm Ten-minute talk 8:15pm Public Meditation

Wednesdays: 8:00pm Public Meditation

Fridays: 8:00pm Ten-minute talk 8:15pm Public Meditation

Sundays: 4:00pm Public Meditation

The program on Mondays and Fridays begins with a short introduction on a Buddhist topic, followed by a guided meditation. The regular meditation is the Guru Yoga meditation on the 16th Karmapa and is guided in English. It generally lasts around 30 minutes.

H.H. 16th Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe Dorje

H.H. 17th Karmapa Trinlay Thaye Dorje

Lama Ole Nydahl & Hannah Nydahl

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This is a listing of different centers and groups in Chicago that are involved with meditation or Buddhism. If you know of any that are not included here and want them listed, please contact us.

Meeting Location: Private home in Downers Grove, IL. Affiliation: eclectic. Contact Person: Jack Hatfield, 630 375-0881, jackhat1@aol.com.

We meet twice a month on Sundays from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Newcomers are welcome. Come at 6:30 PM if you would like to get meditation instructions.

1922 W. Irving Park Rd (near the Irving Park Brown line stop and Damen Avenue in Chicago) Chicago IL.

A community of practitioners committed to being a home for Soto Zen Buddhist meditation practice in Chicago. The center offers a variety of meditation and practice opportunities throughout the year including evening, morning, half day, one day, and three day meditations as well as seminars and classes.

Bodhi Path Buddhist Center of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60613 (Located east of the Metra tracks, between Irving Park and Berteau. Near Metra and Brown Line CTA) 773.251.1245 chicago@bodhipath.org

Weekly seminars, group meditation, reading groups, and practice sessions. The center regularly hosts teachers from around the world for special events. All are welcome.

8910 S. Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL 60527 630) 789-8866 info@buddhistbmc.org

Theravada Buddhist Temple and education center. Daily chanting and meditation, weekly services.

deankaufer (at) mac (dot) com (773) 465-4279

We bring together Buddhist practitioners working collectively for peace and justice. Currently we meet on the third Thursday of every month at Ancient Dragon Zen Gate meditation hall, 1922 W. Irving Park Rd, at 7:15-9 pm.

1151 W. Leland, Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 334-4661 info@budtempchi.org

Zazen sitting meditation on Sundays at 9:00 am. Also Japanese language classes and Childrens Dharma school.

29 W 025 Army Trail Road West Chicago, IL 60185 630 855 8249 / 630 788 9680 (Cell) contact Bhanthe Seelarantana, bhantesila@gmail.com

Theravada Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka. Daily meditation at 6:30 am and 6:30 pm. Weekly services on Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, 1st Friday of each month.

2100 S. Central Avenue Cicero, IL 60804-2242 (708) 652-9722 office@chicagoktc.org

Shinay, Chenrezig, or Green Tara meditations at various times throughout the week. A Karma Kagyu center under the spiritual guidance of H.H. Orgyen Trinley Dorje.

2029 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 847) 475-3015

The Chicago Zen Center offers introductory sessions the first Tuesday of each month. After attending an intro session you are welcome to attend any regular weekly sitting, participate in sesshin, etc.

Chicago Center: 4722 N. Malden Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 234-5856; chicago@diamondway.org

Yorkville Center: 832 Parkside Ln, Yorkville, IL (630) 553-0436; yorkville@diamondway-center.org

Guided meditations in English on Monday and Friday evenings. A Karma Kagyu center under the spiritual guidance of H.H. Trinlay Thaye Dorje.

Pecatonica, Illinois Tel. [1] 815 489-0420 E-mail: info@pakasa.dhamma.org

Offering courses in Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin.

1342 W. Belmont (between Lakewood Ave & Southport Ave) Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 458 4662 chicago@jewelheart.org

We have been in Chicago for over 20 years. We hold weekly classes and host our spiritual director and founder, Gelek Rinpoche as well as other teachers a few times each year.

We meet in two locations: on Wednesday afternoons from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. at 30 N. Michigan Avenue, Room 1111 (in the Chicago Loop), and on Sunday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cenacle Retreat Center, 513 W. Fullerton (in Chicagos Lincoln Park neighborhood).

312-576-3582 info@zenchicago.org

A place for zazen in the Soto Zen Buddhist tradition. Our practice leader is Myoshi Roger Thomson, a Soto Zen Buddhist priest and dharma heir of Shoken Winecoff in the lineage of Dainin Katagiri Roshi.

Chicago Culture Center 1455 South Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL. 60605 US

Telephone: 312.913.1211 Fax: 312.913.0988

The core activity for all SGI-USA members is the neighborhood discussion meeting. These informal gatherings bring people together for Buddhist prayer, study, sharing and discussion of ways Buddhism can be applied to the challenges of daily living.

37 N. Carpenter St., Chicago, IL 60607 773-743-8147

Open meditation sessions are held Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon and Sunday at 6 pm. Throughout the year the Center hosts many special events, as well as a continuing program of classes: the Way of Shambhala. More info at http://www.chicago.shambhala.org

At: Urban Lotus Yoga 2950 West Chicago Ave. #201, Chicago, IL 60622

Underdog Zendo is a Zen Practice Group located on the West Side of Chicago, facilitated by Practice Leader Fugon Mugen, authorized by Senior Dharma Teacher Rev. Jay Rinsen Weik, in affiliation with The Buddhist Temple of Toledo & The Drinking Gourd Institute.

Weekly practice every Sunday from 4-6 pm.

Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva 102-112 South Second Street, Geneva, IL 630-232-2350 uubuddhism@uusg.org

The group is for both committed practitioners and those seeking to learn about Buddhism. On Wednesday nights at 7 pm, they host a silent meditation and book discussion, and on occasion longer meditation sessions and community service projects.

Various places throughout Chicago, including Hyde Park at the Quaker House (708) 763-0132 info@meditateinchicago.org

Their mission is to make Buddhism and meditation available to all people in Chicago and the surrounding areas, offering them a practical method to find peace and happiness from within their own minds.

4735 N. Magnolia Ave Chicago, IL 60640

Theravada Buddhist Temple focusing on the Thai, Laotian and Cambodian communities in Chicago.

1710 W Cornelia, Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 528-8685

The temple offers introductory meditation classes and public meditation/chanting services on Sunday mornings. We also have seasonal retreats.

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