BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Midwest Buddhist Temple - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Midwest Buddhist Temple X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mbtchicago.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Midwest Buddhist Temple REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T122656 CREATED:20240127T171642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T151113Z UID:26948-1777199400-1777203000@mbtchicago.org SUMMARY:Eshinni\, Kakushinni Memorial Service DESCRIPTION:Eshinni and Kakushinni are the wife and daughter of Shinran Shonin and both are recognized and honored for helping to spread his teachings. \nWelcome to our weekly Family Service. We are a community of Jodo Shinshu Buddhists which is a Pure Land tradition in the Mahayana School of Buddhism. What this means is that we are concerned not only with our own lives but for the lives of others. \nWe hold services in-person in our Hondo (chapel) and we also stream our services live (and services can be accessed later in either video or podcast formats). If you plan to attend in person please observe our In-Person Attendance Policy or if you wish to attend virtually please contact the temple office for information. \nfor more information: \n MBT Welcome Brochure \n Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/eshinni-kakushinni-memorial/ LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States CATEGORIES:Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Family-Service-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T122656 CREATED:20250104T153026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T151436Z UID:27733-1777804200-1777807800@mbtchicago.org SUMMARY:May Monthly Memorial Service DESCRIPTION:At the first service of each month we hold the Monthly Memorial Service. During this service we honor those who have passed during this month. The Monthly Memorial is a part of our regular Family Service. \nWe hold services in-person in our Hondo (chapel) and we also stream our services live (and services can be accessed later in either video or podcast formats). If you plan to attend in person please observe our In-Person Attendance Policy or if you wish to attend virtually please contact the temple office for information. \nfor more information: \n MBT Welcome Brochure \n Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/monthly-memorial-may/ LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States CATEGORIES:Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Memorial-Service-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T122656 CREATED:20250305T164715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T151547Z UID:28031-1778409000-1778412600@mbtchicago.org SUMMARY:Sunday Family Service DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our weekly Family Service. We are a community of Jodo Shinshu Buddhists which is a Pure Land tradition in the Mahayana School of Buddhism. What this means is that we are concerned not only with our own lives but for the lives of others. \nWe hold services in-person in our Hondo (chapel) and we also stream our services live (and services can be accessed later in either video or podcast formats). If you plan to attend in person please observe our In-Person Attendance Policy or if you wish to attend virtually please contact the temple office for information. \nfor more information: \n MBT Welcome Brochure \n Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/family-service-may-10/ LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States CATEGORIES:Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Family-Service-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T122656 CREATED:20250305T164359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T151658Z UID:28029-1779013800-1779017400@mbtchicago.org SUMMARY:Family Service - GOTAN-E DESCRIPTION:Gotan-e celebrates the birth of Shinran Shonin\, founder of Jodo Shinshu. \nWelcome to our weekly Family Service. We are a community of Jodo Shinshu Buddhists which is a Pure Land tradition in the Mahayana School of Buddhism. What this means is that we are concerned not only with our own lives but for the lives of others. \nWe hold services in-person in our Hondo (chapel) and we also stream our services live (and services can be accessed later in either video or podcast formats). If you plan to attend in person please observe our In-Person Attendance Policy or if you wish to attend virtually please contact the temple office for information. \nfor more information: \n MBT Welcome Brochure \n Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/family-service-gotane/ LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States CATEGORIES:Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Family-Service-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T122656 CREATED:20250305T163237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T151749Z UID:28015-1779618600-1779622200@mbtchicago.org SUMMARY:Sunday Family Service DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our weekly Family Service. We are a community of Jodo Shinshu Buddhists which is a Pure Land tradition in the Mahayana School of Buddhism. What this means is that we are concerned not only with our own lives but for the lives of others. \nWe hold services in-person in our Hondo (chapel) and we also stream our services live (and services can be accessed later in either video or podcast formats). If you plan to attend in person please observe our In-Person Attendance Policy or if you wish to attend virtually please contact the temple office for information. \nfor more information: \n MBT Welcome Brochure \n Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/family-service-may-24/ LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States CATEGORIES:Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Family-Service-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T122656 CREATED:20260328T151905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T151905Z UID:28869-1780223400-1780227000@mbtchicago.org SUMMARY:Sunday Family Service DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our weekly Family Service. We are a community of Jodo Shinshu Buddhists which is a Pure Land tradition in the Mahayana School of Buddhism. What this means is that we are concerned not only with our own lives but for the lives of others. \nWe hold services in-person in our Hondo (chapel) and we also stream our services live (and services can be accessed later in either video or podcast formats). If you plan to attend in person please observe our In-Person Attendance Policy or if you wish to attend virtually please contact the temple office for information. \nfor more information: \n MBT Welcome Brochure \n Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/family-service-may-31/ LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States CATEGORIES:Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Family-Service-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T122656 CREATED:20250104T153119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T151936Z UID:27735-1780309800-1780313400@mbtchicago.org SUMMARY:June Monthly Memorial Service DESCRIPTION:At the first service of each month we hold the Monthly Memorial Service. During this service we honor those who have passed during this month. The Monthly Memorial is a part of our regular Family Service. \nWe hold services in-person in our Hondo (chapel) and we also stream our services live (and services can be accessed later in either video or podcast formats). If you plan to attend in person please observe our In-Person Attendance Policy or if you wish to attend virtually please contact the temple office for information. \nfor more information: \n MBT Welcome Brochure \n Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/monthly-memorial-jun/ LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States CATEGORIES:Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Memorial-Service-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T122656 CREATED:20250305T163434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T152139Z UID:28017-1780828200-1780831800@mbtchicago.org SUMMARY:Sunday Family Service DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our weekly Family Service. We are a community of Jodo Shinshu Buddhists which is a Pure Land tradition in the Mahayana School of Buddhism. What this means is that we are concerned not only with our own lives but for the lives of others. \nWe hold services in-person in our Hondo (chapel) and we also stream our services live (and services can be accessed later in either video or podcast formats). If you plan to attend in person please observe our In-Person Attendance Policy or if you wish to attend virtually please contact the temple office for information. \nfor more information: \n MBT Welcome Brochure \n Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/family-service-jun-7/ LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States CATEGORIES:Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Family-Service-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T122656 CREATED:20250305T165149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T152400Z UID:28033-1781433000-1781436600@mbtchicago.org SUMMARY:NO Family Service on JUNE 14 DESCRIPTION:DUE TO THE OLD TOWN ART FAIR THERE WILL BE NO FAMILY SERVICE ON JUNE 14th. \nPlease join us at our next service. For more information: \n MBT Welcome Brochure \n Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/family-service-noservice-art-fair/ LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States CATEGORIES:Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Family-Service-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T122656 CREATED:20250305T163521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T152458Z UID:28019-1782037800-1782041400@mbtchicago.org SUMMARY:Sunday Family Service DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our weekly Family Service. We are a community of Jodo Shinshu Buddhists which is a Pure Land tradition in the Mahayana School of Buddhism. What this means is that we are concerned not only with our own lives but for the lives of others. \nWe hold services in-person in our Hondo (chapel) and we also stream our services live (and services can be accessed later in either video or podcast formats). If you plan to attend in person please observe our In-Person Attendance Policy or if you wish to attend virtually please contact the temple office for information. \nfor more information: \n MBT Welcome Brochure \n Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/family-service-jun-21/ LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States CATEGORIES:Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Family-Service-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T122656 CREATED:20250305T165751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T152539Z UID:28037-1782642600-1782646200@mbtchicago.org SUMMARY:Family Service - Founder's Day DESCRIPTION:During Family Service we will honor the Founders of the Midwest Buddhist Temple. \nWelcome to our weekly Family Service. We are a community of Jodo Shinshu Buddhists which is a Pure Land tradition in the Mahayana School of Buddhism. What this means is that we are concerned not only with our own lives but for the lives of others. \nWe hold services in-person in our Hondo (chapel) and we also stream our services live (and services can be accessed later in either video or podcast formats). If you plan to attend in person please observe our In-Person Attendance Policy or if you wish to attend virtually please contact the temple office for information. \nfor more information: \n MBT Welcome Brochure \n Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/family-service-founders-day/ LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States CATEGORIES:Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Family-Service-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T122656 CREATED:20250104T153205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T152612Z UID:27737-1783247400-1783251000@mbtchicago.org SUMMARY:July Monthly Memorial Service DESCRIPTION:At the first service of each month we hold the Monthly Memorial Service. During this service we honor those who have passed during this month. The Monthly Memorial is a part of our regular Family Service. \nWe hold services in-person in our Hondo (chapel) and we also stream our services live (and services can be accessed later in either video or podcast formats). If you plan to attend in person please observe our In-Person Attendance Policy or if you wish to attend virtually please contact the temple office for information. \nfor more information: \n MBT Welcome Brochure \n Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/monthly-memorial-jul/ LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States CATEGORIES:Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Memorial-Service-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T220000 DTSTAMP:20260416T122656 CREATED:20240308T192552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T152840Z UID:27139-1783800000-1783807200@mbtchicago.org SUMMARY:BON-ODORI Festival DESCRIPTION:Bon Odori is the annual festival to express our gratitude to our ancestors and the joy in the Truth of Life.. \nThe chochin lanterns will hang above our temple parking lot. The cars will be gone\, replaced with a ring of chairs\, a stage for a taiko drum. And as nighttime falls\, we will fill the lot to dance Japanese folk dances and honor loved ones who have passed before us. It’s the Bon Odori\, celebrating Obon\, one of the most colorful of the Buddhist observances which dates back 1500 years. \nEveryone is welcome to dance at the festival. Although you don’t need to know the dances to participate\, anyone wishing to learn before the festival can attend open practices led by the MBT Minyo group. \nfor more information: \n MBT Welcome Brochure \n Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/bon-odori/ LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Bon-Odori-800x550-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T122656 CREATED:20240308T192049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T153707Z UID:27137-1783852200-1783855800@mbtchicago.org SUMMARY:OBON Service DESCRIPTION:Obon is the annual service to honor loved ones who have passed away. Hatsu-Bon is known as the first Obon Service after the passing of a loved one. \nWelcome to our weekly Family Service. We are a community of Jodo Shinshu Buddhists which is a Pure Land tradition in the Mahayana School of Buddhism. What this means is that we are concerned not only with our own lives but for the lives of others. \nWe hold services in-person in our Hondo (chapel) and we also stream our services live (and services can be accessed later in either video or podcast formats). If you plan to attend in person please observe our In-Person Attendance Policy or if you wish to attend virtually please contact the temple office for information. \nfor more information: \n MBT Welcome Brochure \n Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/family-service-obon-service/ LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States CATEGORIES:Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Family-Service-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T122656 CREATED:20250305T163720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T153427Z UID:28021-1784457000-1784460600@mbtchicago.org SUMMARY:Sunday Family Service DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our weekly Family Service. We are a community of Jodo Shinshu Buddhists which is a Pure Land tradition in the Mahayana School of Buddhism. What this means is that we are concerned not only with our own lives but for the lives of others. \nWe hold services in-person in our Hondo (chapel) and we also stream our services live (and services can be accessed later in either video or podcast formats). If you plan to attend in person please observe our In-Person Attendance Policy or if you wish to attend virtually please contact the temple office for information. \nfor more information: \n MBT Welcome Brochure \n Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/family-service-jul-19/ LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States CATEGORIES:Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Family-Service-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T122656 CREATED:20250305T163757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T153441Z UID:28023-1785061800-1785065400@mbtchicago.org SUMMARY:Sunday Family Service DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our weekly Family Service. We are a community of Jodo Shinshu Buddhists which is a Pure Land tradition in the Mahayana School of Buddhism. What this means is that we are concerned not only with our own lives but for the lives of others. \nWe hold services in-person in our Hondo (chapel) and we also stream our services live (and services can be accessed later in either video or podcast formats). If you plan to attend in person please observe our In-Person Attendance Policy or if you wish to attend virtually please contact the temple office for information. \nfor more information: \n MBT Welcome Brochure \n Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/family-service-jul-26/ LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States CATEGORIES:Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Family-Service-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T122656 CREATED:20250104T153303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T153819Z UID:27739-1785666600-1785670200@mbtchicago.org SUMMARY:August Monthly Memorial Service DESCRIPTION:At the first service of each month we hold the Monthly Memorial Service. During this service we honor those who have passed during this month. The Monthly Memorial is a part of our regular Family Service. \nWe hold services in-person in our Hondo (chapel) and we also stream our services live (and services can be accessed later in either video or podcast formats). If you plan to attend in person please observe our In-Person Attendance Policy or if you wish to attend virtually please contact the temple office for information. \nfor more information: \n MBT Welcome Brochure \n Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/monthly-memorial-aug/ LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States CATEGORIES:Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Memorial-Service-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR