Dhammakaya International Meditation Center

I’m not sure why this place doesn’t have more reviews and why I have never been here before. It is just a mile away from my house!
Free meditation classes (donations are accepted) are offered on Wednesdays at 7pm-​8pm and Saturdays 10am-​11am. The class starts with 10 minute stretching exercises, followed by a 50 minute guided meditation. I am a beginner, so I absolutely loved the guidance because my mind kept wandering.
The instructor and other staff members were incredibly welcoming, hospitable, and generous. They even invited us to a homemade Thai lunch downstairs after the meditation. I love that I have found a new community of nonjudgmental people. If you want to feel relaxed and accepted, don’t hesitate to meditate here!

Get your «ohm» on here!
Looking like a typical NW Side frame house from the outside, inside visitors will find a calming, center for respite and relaxation.
They teach the two –sense meditation here (affecting visual and hearing senses) here. The instructors and «staff» are very welcoming and knowledgeable.
They make you feel as if they’ve been waiting just for you.
They offer free meditation classes Wednesday evenings @7pm.
First, you will experience one of the staffers leading the small group into some stretching (maybe 10 minute’s worth) excercises. Next comes a brief break. Than you’re directed to the front of the room. Most people sit in the chair, but I preferred getting my groove on sitting on the carpeted floor.
The meditation instructor introduces himself and the lights are lowered. Follows is about a 30 – 40 minute guided meditation. This is so great for this beginner who needed the guidance and reminders to stay focused and maximize the benefits. After, questions are answered. I asked if I could meditate lying down and learned about the four meditation poses.
I found it relaxing, informative, strengthening, empowering and grounding. The class is free but donations are accepted.
Don’t miss out!