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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
19oct9:30 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
02nov9:30 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
03nov10:30 am11:30 amNovember 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
03nov12:00 pm2:30 pmMBT 75th Anniversary Luncheon12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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MBT Members – join us for our 75th Anniversary Celebration featuring a nostalgic lunch and a program commemorating our past, present and future!
Registration is required (lunch is free however we need an accurate count of attendees). Follow this link to register: MBT Member RVSP or contact the office (p) 312 943 7801, (e) office@mbtchicago.org
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 West Menomonee Street, Chicago, IL 60614
09nov9:30 am12:30 pmCreative Poetry 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
10nov12:00 pm2:30 pmNew Life for Old Bags12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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The Women’s Association and Golden Agers hope you’ll come to our next New Life for Old Bags gathering. Join us as we recycle old plastic bags and turn them into something useful – sleeping mats for the homeless. NLOB is open to all ages – women, men, girls and boys. Come out to cut, make plarn (plastic yarn), crochet mats and chat. Meet others and visit with friends while volunteering for a worthwhile cause.
NLOB collaborates with other nonprofits to make sleeping mats for the homeless. Click here to visit our New Life for Old Bags page for more information about this program.
Date: Every second Sunday of the month (note: NLOB does not meet during April, August, or October).
Time: After Service – noon to 2:30
Where: MBT Social Hall (or large conference room if Social Hall is occupied)
Bring: If you can, bring plastic bags and No. 18 crochet needles (if you have them)
Register: No need to register
Refreshments will be served and welcomed!
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 West Menomonee Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Weekly Services
16oct6:00 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
20oct8:30 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 every Sunday morning at 8:30 am – before regular Family Service. 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
20oct10:30 am11:30 amSunday Family Service10:30 am - 11:30 am
Event Details
Each Sunday we have our regular Shin (Jodo Shinshu) Buddhist Family Service. During Service, children's classes are also available. Everyone is welcome to
Event Details
Each Sunday we have our regular Shin (Jodo Shinshu) Buddhist Family Service. 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