I am interested in buddhism temple where they are accepting of newcomers just trying to learn a little about the religion. I researched some temples on google but do not know much about the religion and do not know if many white people go to these temples. Also some websites said there was requirements to become a member but I just want to visit the temple, maybe take some meditation classes just to try it out.
P'ang
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The Ten Directions Zen Community has 7 practice locations in Chicago and surrounding communities. I know some of the people in this organization, including the teacher, and I think you'll find them to be welcoming and without expectations.
They offer instruction in meditation and, while membership is available to those who are interested, anyone can participate.
Here's their website: http://www.tendirectionszen.org/
Best wishes on your path!
kailey
Chicago Karma Thegsum Choling
708-652-9722
director@chicagoktc.org
2100 S. Central Avenue
Cicero, Illinois 60804
This is the Karma Kagyu Tibetan Buddhist center of the Karmapa. I also googled Buddhist center in Chicago and there were quite a few that came up.
Anonymous
What part of the Chicago area do you want to go to? Chicago is huge. Do you want to drive an hour and a half away? Or are you looking for something close to where you live?
Ryunyo
There is a list at
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Chicago%2C%20IL%20%20Buddhist&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl