Daily In-Person and Live Stream Practice
Sitting and walking meditation, mindful movement, chanting, dharma sharing, discussion, study, and engagement.
Daily meditation practice and Saturday Sangha Day are at Sequoia, 1810 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60614. Click the link below for the weekly schedule. Please note that daily meditation practices are listed as Grove.
Starting Mid-January 2026
Saturday Sangha Day
Urban Happy Farm
Zen Gardens
Mindful Practices
Mindful Dog Walking
Come together with community members and participate in mindful dog walking meditation and create greater peace, understanding, communication, and compassion with your dog.
Starting Mid-February 2026
Retreats
Join supportive community members for local, national, and international retreats offering opportunities to slow down, deepen your practice, support each other, and learn.
Paper Lantern offers a variety of retreats throughout the year, both independently and in partnership with our host Sequoia. Retreat focuses, in addition to Buddhist practice and study, include mindfulness in movement, yoga, reading, studying, healthy eating, exploring the natural world, and different cultures.
Gratitude Retreat 2026 in Costa Rica
April 18–25th – Hosted by Sequoia
Engagement
Who Belongs
Everyone belongs with Paper Lantern, irrespective of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, or income.
Engagement is at the core of our Buddhist practice. We welcome you to get involved, share your experiences and aspirations, and help us grow the beautiful community.