Daiyuzenji Rinzai Zen Temple

08/27/2026

Autumn Hōjō Workshop: Uten Saten 🍂
Saturday, September 12 | 12–3 PM

This season, our Hōjō training turns to the Autumn kata, Uten Saten — right turn / left turn, change and transformation.

Hōjō is a series of slow, meditative sword forms used at Daiyuzenji to unify breath, mind, and body through movement. This workshop will explore the Autumn form and its emphasis on balance and moving with change.

Beginners welcome!

Join us Saturday, September 12, from 12–3 PM.
Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4iyefLk

08/25/2026

Back to school, back to practice.

We offer transformational practices for developing focus, discipline, awareness, and resilience. Whether you're returning to practice or interested in trying something new, fall is a good time to begin.

Ongoing practices:
• Power Yoga — Tuesdays
• Shakuhachi Group Practice — 1st & 3rd Thursdays
• Shakyo (sutra copying) — Sundays
• Book Discussion — Sundays via Zoom
• Ashtanga Yoga — Monthly Sundays
• Aikido — with Aikido Kenshin Dojo
• Sword Arts — Adults & youth with Kogetsukai

Beginners are always welcome. Materials and practice equipment are also provided.

Come practice with us!
Learn more and get started: https://bit.ly/4gPWhRh

08/18/2026

Shakuhachi Group Practice is this week!

Join us this Thursday, August 20, at 6 PM for shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) group practice, followed by zazen at 7 PM.

All experience levels are welcome.
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4x8WfeD

Thanks Kogetsukai 📸

08/11/2026

A beautiful evening at Osaka Garden for this year’s Toro Nagashi ceremony.

We were grateful to support this beautiful tradition and to gather with the community as lanterns were floated in remembrance and reflection.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening so special.

08/04/2026

This Thursday, we are honored to participate in the annual Toro Nagashi Lantern Ceremony at Jackson Park’s Osaka Garden, joining the Chicago Park District and fellow community partners to share this beautiful Buddhist tradition.

Held at the close of the Obon season, Toro Nagashi ("floating lanterns") is a ceremony of remembrance in which candle-lit lanterns are released onto the water to honor loved ones who have passed. Today, it also serves as a shared expression of peace, compassion, and hope for the future.

Attendance is first-come, first-served, and registration is no longer required. Participation is available while capacity permits.

Click for details: https://bit.ly/4umg8hm

Join Daiyuzenji for Chicago’s annual Toro Nagashi Lantern Ceremony at Jackson Park’s Osaka Garden. An evening of remembrance, reflection, community, and floating lanterns inspired by the Japanese Obon tradition.

08/01/2026

Ashtanga Yoga returns next Sunday!

Bring a friend and join us on Sunday, August 9, from 10:45 AM to 12 PM for our monthly Ashtanga Yoga practice at Daiyuzenji.

The primary series, which we will focus on, is particularly beneficial for stretching the hamstrings and opening the hips.

All experience levels are welcome.

Start your Sunday with mindful movement, breath, and community.

📅 Second Sunday of every month

Click here to RSVP https://bit.ly/4h3IGZc

07/30/2026

A quick Shakuhachi practice reminder!

Our group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Since today is the 5th Thursday, there is no practice tonight.

Our next session will be Thursday, August 6, at 6:00 PM.
Click here to RSVP https://bit.ly/4x8WfeD

See you then!

07/23/2026

This Saturday, Mobility & Flexibility Workshop (UHP Method)
Saturday, July 25 | 1–4 PM

Led by Jitsuzan Gentetsu (Felix Carabello) Sensei, this practical workshop focuses on improving mobility, flexibility, and reducing tension in the body. Open to all experience levels.

RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/4eZO663

Mobility & Flexibility Workshop (UHP Method) Led by Jitsuzan Gentetsu (Felix Carabello) Sensei. Join us for a practical session focused on mobility, flexibility, and reducing tension in the body. Open to all levels. Limited capacity. Click here to RSVP. Veterans are welcome to atten

07/14/2026

Join us for our upcoming Mobility & Flexibility Workshop (UHP Method)

Saturday, July 25 | 1–4 PM

Led by Jitsuzan Gentetsu (Felix Carabello) Sensei, this practical workshop focuses on improving mobility, flexibility, and reducing tension in the body. Open to all experience levels.

RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/4eZO663

06/29/2026

Fourth of July Weekend Practice Schedule
Join us for meditation practice over the holiday weekend.

Saturday, July 4 – at Osaka Garden, Jackson Park
Introduction to Meditation
10–11 AM RSVP: https://bit.ly/4v7Lxnl

Outdoor Meditation Practice
11 AM–12 PM RSVP: https://bit.ly/3T8XPOI

Sunday, July 5 – at Daiyuzenji
8:30 AM
Zazen (in person) followed by Shakyo (Sutra Copying Practice) RSVP: https://bit.ly/4xVSiLy
Zazen (online) followed by book discussion Request the link: https://bit.ly/4eAgZFN