Where is a good buddhism temple in the Chicago area?

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.|||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!|||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?|||Find their phone numbers and call them and ask.





"The Buddhist Temple of Chicago is open to all and newcomers are especially welcome." "Everyone is welcome to attend 11 am Sunday services and scheduled open-ended classes and meditation (see the Buddhist Education Center page for schedule). "





However, the Uptown location is not the greatest neighborhood.





http://www.budtempchi.org/|||There is a list at


http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Chicago%2C鈥?/a>|||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.