The Celebration Site - Vajrayana Buddhist Center
Vajrayana Buddhist Center
Our venue is Vajrayana Buddhist Center, located 20 minutes west of downtown Chicago in the Arts District of Oak Park, Illinois, at 13 Harrison Street.
Just 2 blocks off the Austin exit of Interstate 290, and the Austin station of the CTA blue line, it is easily accessible by car and public transportation. Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood.
Meals
Everyone attending will be provided lunch on Saturday in our beautiful garden, and snacks and beverages will be available throughout the Celebration in the garden Café for a nominal fee.
There are many good restaurants in Oak Park for breakfast and dinner.
Accommodations
Hotel reservations must be made individually. Here are some nearby hotels in Oak Park, approximately 5 minutes away:
The Write Hotel - 708-383-4800 - www.writeinn.com
The Carleton Oak Park Hotel - 708-848-5000 - www.carletonhotel.com
Hotels in Oak Brook, Downers Grove, and Downtown Chicago are easily accessible to VBC via Interstates 88 or 290, 20-30 minutes.
Check-In
Check in time is Friday from 5:00-7:00pm.
Special Needs
Vajrayana Buddhist Center is fully accessible in all areas.
All profits from this Celebration will be donated to the NKT International Temples Project, a non-profit Buddhist organization building for world peace.