Monthly Meditation at the Baha’i Temple - In Person Free Event

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 at 7:00pm CST

Baha'i House of Worship Welcome Center, Chicago, IL

112 Linden Ave.Wilmette, IL 60091

Free

Event Description

Join us for a brief guided meditation in the Welcome Center, before entering the Temple Auditorium for about 30 min. of silent meditation.

How do Baha'is meditate? The simple answer is, "Baha'is meditate in many different ways."

There are no set forms of meditation prescribed in the Baha'i teachings. However, Baha'is are urged to pray and meditate daily and are taught that meditation should be followed by service to humanity. But the way to meditate is left entirely to the individual.

At this monthly gathering, we begin in the Welcome Center (next to the Temple) at 7:00 p.m. for introductions and a brief, relaxing guided meditation before going up to the Temple Auditorium and sitting under its majestic dome for about 30 minutes of silent contemplation and meditation. Afterwards, we go back to the Welcome Center for some hot tea and sharing of experiences and inspiration. The evening ends at 8:30 p.m. and sometimes folks stay until 9:00 p.m.

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The Temple is open every day from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for personal prayer and meditation.

"Prayer and meditation are very important factors in deepening the spiritual life of the individual, but with them must go also action and example, as these are the tangible results of the former. Both are essential."- The Baha'i Writings

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