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Our 64th Ginza Holiday Festival is now over for another year. We sincerely thank all those who helped make Ginza a tremendous success. (more).
THANK YOU FOR A GREAT 2019 GINZA!
Our temple, affiliated with the Buddhist Churches of America and the Nishi Hongwanji in Kyoto, Japan, follows the teachings of the Jodo Shinshu, or The Pure Land School. LEARN MORE
Join us at our Sunday services and recite the Nembutsu to become one with Amida Buddha and transcend the petty selfishness of the individual. LEARN MORE
Bring your children to learn the basics of Buddhism and how life experiences and our religion relate. LEARN MORE
Visit our MBT Legacy Garden, which honors the Japanese-Americans who founded the temple in 1944 after their release from the U.S. internment camps of World War II. LEARN MORE
What’s happening at MBT
18sep7:15 pm8:15 pmAn Introduction to Shin Buddhism7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
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Rev. Ron Miyamura will conduct his popular and informative classes on Buddhism with a focus on Shin Buddhism. Classes will be held on successive Wednesdays – September 4, 11, 18 and 25 7:15 p.m (immediately following the Wednesday evening meditation sessions). You are welcome to join both sessions if you wish. click for more information
Time
(Wednesday) 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Location
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 West Menomonee Street, Chicago, IL 60614
21sep9:00 am1:30 pmFall Mind & Body Seminar9:00 am - 1:30 pm
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The upcoming Fall Mind/Body seminar will take place on September 15 at MBT. To learn more click here.
Where: MBT
When: September 21, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm
Suggested Donation: $10 for temple members, $15 general public, $10 students
To Register: Contact us by email at office@mbtchicago.org or call 312.943.7801
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 West Menomonee Street, Chicago, IL 60614
25sep7:15 pm8:15 pmAn Introduction to Shin Buddhism7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
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Rev. Ron Miyamura will conduct his popular and informative classes on Buddhism with a focus on Shin Buddhism. Classes will be held on successive Wednesdays – September 4, 11, 18 and 25 7:15 p.m (immediately following the Wednesday evening meditation sessions). You are welcome to join both sessions if you wish. click for more information
Time
(Wednesday) 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Location
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 West Menomonee Street, Chicago, IL 60614
05oct9:00 am12:00 pmMBT Cooking Class9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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KNIFE SKILLS by Dan Peterson
This is a hands-on class for learning how to hold, sharpen and use the appropriate kitchen knife for a variety of different tasks. Learn more at MBT Cooking Class – Knife Skills
When: October 5, 9:30 am to noon
Where: MBT Kitchen
Suggested donation: $25 for members; $30 for non-members
Register: Class size is limited to 12 students and you must be at least 12 years old to participate. Sign up on the bulletin board in the Social Hall or contact the temple office at office@mbtchicago.org or call 312.943.7801.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 West Menomonee Street, Chicago, IL 60614
06oct10:30 am11:30 amOctober Memorial Service10:30 am - 11:30 am
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The first Sunday of each month is the Monthly Memorial Service. As a part of our regular Shin (Jodo Shinshu) Family Service we take a moment to remember and express gratitude to loved ones who have passed away. During Service, children’s classes are also available. Everyone is welcome to attend and for more information please visit our Family Service page or contact our office at 312.943.7801.
Dharma Talk by: Rev. Ron Miyamura
(please note: the scheduled speaker may change without notice)
Time
(Sunday) 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 West Menomonee Street, Chicago, IL 60614
12oct9:30 am12:30 pmCreative Writing Workshop9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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The Fall 2019 Creative Writing sessions will be held on Oct 12 & Oct 19 and Nov 2 & Nov 16 with a special Poetry workshop on Nov 9 Anyone high school age and older may participate.
Come with a scene in mind. Leave with something on paper, as well as a method for seeing and writing more.
To find out more details click here: Fall Creative Writing
Remember registration is required – to register contact the class coordinator, Alexander Yu, via email at:creative.writing@mbtchicago.org
Time
(Saturday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 West Menomonee Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Weekly Services
18sep6:00 pm7:00 pmZen Shin Meditation (Wed)6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Zen Shin is a unique practice of Meditation combining Shin Buddhism’s awareness of oneness with the discipline of Zen practices. At our sessions sitting and walking meditation styles are practiced and there is typically a brief talk about Buddhism.
Zen Shin Meditation is held twice each week on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. All are welcome to participate. Please visit our Zen Shin Meditation page for more information.
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 West Menomonee Street, Chicago, IL 60614
22sep8:30 am9:30 amZen Shin Meditation8:30 am - 9:30 am
Event Details
Zen Shin is a unique practice of Meditation combining Shin Buddhism’s awareness of oneness with the discipline of Zen practices. At our sessions sitting and walking meditation styles are practiced
Event Details
Zen Shin is a unique practice of Meditation combining Shin Buddhism’s awareness of oneness with the discipline of Zen practices. At our sessions sitting and walking meditation styles are practiced and there is typically a brief talk about Buddhism.
Zen Shin Meditation is held twice each week on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. All are welcome to participate. Please visit our Zen Shin Meditation page for more information.
Time
(Sunday) 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 West Menomonee Street, Chicago, IL 60614
22sep10:30 am11:30 amOhigan (Fall Equinox)10:30 am - 11:30 am
Event Details
Ohigan (Equinox) is a special service to recognize the Fall Equinox. The equinox is when the weather is mild, not too hot and not