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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-aug-23/
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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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-aug-30/
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T113000
DTSTAMP:20260819T183014Z
CREATED:20260811T190909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T183014Z
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SUMMARY:September 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. \n \nmore information: \n  MBT Welcome Brochure \n  Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/monthly-memorial-sep-2/
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T162142Z
CREATED:20260423T203749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T162142Z
UID:29026-1788980400-1788984000@mbtchicago.org
SUMMARY:MBT Study Class
DESCRIPTION:MBT Study Class (8 sessions)\nWhen: Wednesdays\, 7pm (9/9\, 9/16\, 9/23\, 9/30\, 10/7\, 10/14\, 10/21\, 10/28)\nWhere: Zoom\nAbout: This is an informal discussion group about topics on general Buddhisms and our Jodo Shinshu tradition. We will focus on ways in which the Buddhist teaching and practice impacts our daily lives. Emphasis is on discussion/participation as we learn best through our interaction with each other sharing our life experiences. \nNo prior knowledge or commitment to attending all sessions required. Attendees can also submit questions via email or online form prior to each class. \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/ZojebgE7ZaEt8GxQ9
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/msc-sep-oct/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MBT-Study-Class.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T161005Z
CREATED:20260819T161005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T161005Z
UID:29225-1789066800-1789070400@mbtchicago.org
SUMMARY:Jodo Shinshu for Bonbu People
DESCRIPTION:Jodo Shinshu for Bonbu People (8 sessions)\nWhen: Thursdays\, 7pm (9/10\, 9/17\, 9/24\, 10/1\, 10/8\, 10/15\, 10/22\, 10/29)\nWhere: Zoom\nAbout: This is a lecture style class with a Q&A session for bonbu [ordinary\, imperfect] beings. Each eight-week session will be on a certain topic or theme. \nFor the Sept-Oct 2026 sessions\, Aki sensei will introduce the basics of Jodo Shinshu\, including a brief history of the founding of the Hongwanji branch of Pure Land Buddhism by Venerable Shinran\, the primary sutras and texts\, important teachers and their contributions to our understanding of the Buddha-dharma\, etc. \nNo prior knowledge or commitment to attending all sessions required. \nPossible future topics/themes: The life of Shinran Shonin\, the 7 great teachers of Jodo Shinshu\, Shinran’s Letters\, Rennyo’s Letters\, Eshin-ni’s Letters\, Women in Jodo Shinshu\, Chanting and Rituals\, “Practice” in Jodo Shinshu \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/7xDS4BkgzdmUHbLb7
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/jsbp-sep-oct-1/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/JS-for-Bonbu-People.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T113000
DTSTAMP:20260819T181839Z
CREATED:20260811T191528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T181839Z
UID:29179-1789295400-1789299000@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. \n \nmore information: \n  MBT Welcome Brochure \n  Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/family-service-sep-13/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T162113Z
CREATED:20260819T155737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T162113Z
UID:29210-1789585200-1789588800@mbtchicago.org
SUMMARY:MBT Study Class
DESCRIPTION:MBT Study Class (8 sessions)\nWhen: Wednesdays\, 7pm (9/9\, 9/16\, 9/23\, 9/30\, 10/7\, 10/14\, 10/21\, 10/28)\nWhere: Zoom\nAbout: This is an informal discussion group about topics on general Buddhisms and our Jodo Shinshu tradition. We will focus on ways in which the Buddhist teaching and practice impacts our daily lives. Emphasis is on discussion/participation as we learn best through our interaction with each other sharing our life experiences. \nNo prior knowledge or commitment to attending all sessions required. Attendees can also submit questions via email or online form prior to each class. \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/ZojebgE7ZaEt8GxQ9
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/msc-sep-oct-2/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MBT-Study-Class.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T161144Z
CREATED:20260819T161144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T161144Z
UID:29228-1789671600-1789675200@mbtchicago.org
SUMMARY:Jodo Shinshu for Bonbu People
DESCRIPTION:Jodo Shinshu for Bonbu People (8 sessions)\nWhen: Thursdays\, 7pm (9/10\, 9/17\, 9/24\, 10/1\, 10/8\, 10/15\, 10/22\, 10/29)\nWhere: Zoom\nAbout: This is a lecture style class with a Q&A session for bonbu [ordinary\, imperfect] beings. Each eight-week session will be on a certain topic or theme. \nFor the Sept-Oct 2026 sessions\, Aki sensei will introduce the basics of Jodo Shinshu\, including a brief history of the founding of the Hongwanji branch of Pure Land Buddhism by Venerable Shinran\, the primary sutras and texts\, important teachers and their contributions to our understanding of the Buddha-dharma\, etc. \nNo prior knowledge or commitment to attending all sessions required. \nPossible future topics/themes: The life of Shinran Shonin\, the 7 great teachers of Jodo Shinshu\, Shinran’s Letters\, Rennyo’s Letters\, Eshin-ni’s Letters\, Women in Jodo Shinshu\, Chanting and Rituals\, “Practice” in Jodo Shinshu \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/7xDS4BkgzdmUHbLb7
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/jsbp-sep-oct-2/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/JS-for-Bonbu-People.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T113000
DTSTAMP:20260819T183120Z
CREATED:20260811T191728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T183120Z
UID:29183-1789900200-1789903800@mbtchicago.org
SUMMARY:Fall Ohigan - Sunday Family Service
DESCRIPTION:Ohigan is a service held twice a year\, at the spring and fall equinox. The equinox is when the weather is mild\, not too hot and not too cold\, and when nature is in harmony. Thus it is a time for reflection and meditation on this harmony in one’s own spiritual life. \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. \n \nmore information: \n  MBT Welcome Brochure \n  Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/fall-ohigan/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T162037Z
CREATED:20260819T155805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T162037Z
UID:29212-1790190000-1790193600@mbtchicago.org
SUMMARY:MBT Study Class
DESCRIPTION:MBT Study Class (8 sessions)\nWhen: Wednesdays\, 7pm (9/9\, 9/16\, 9/23\, 9/30\, 10/7\, 10/14\, 10/21\, 10/28)\nWhere: Zoom\nAbout: This is an informal discussion group about topics on general Buddhisms and our Jodo Shinshu tradition. We will focus on ways in which the Buddhist teaching and practice impacts our daily lives. Emphasis is on discussion/participation as we learn best through our interaction with each other sharing our life experiences. \nNo prior knowledge or commitment to attending all sessions required. Attendees can also submit questions via email or online form prior to each class. \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/ZojebgE7ZaEt8GxQ9
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/msc-sep-oct-3/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MBT-Study-Class.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T161220Z
CREATED:20260819T161220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T161220Z
UID:29230-1790276400-1790280000@mbtchicago.org
SUMMARY:Jodo Shinshu for Bonbu People
DESCRIPTION:Jodo Shinshu for Bonbu People (8 sessions)\nWhen: Thursdays\, 7pm (9/10\, 9/17\, 9/24\, 10/1\, 10/8\, 10/15\, 10/22\, 10/29)\nWhere: Zoom\nAbout: This is a lecture style class with a Q&A session for bonbu [ordinary\, imperfect] beings. Each eight-week session will be on a certain topic or theme. \nFor the Sept-Oct 2026 sessions\, Aki sensei will introduce the basics of Jodo Shinshu\, including a brief history of the founding of the Hongwanji branch of Pure Land Buddhism by Venerable Shinran\, the primary sutras and texts\, important teachers and their contributions to our understanding of the Buddha-dharma\, etc. \nNo prior knowledge or commitment to attending all sessions required. \nPossible future topics/themes: The life of Shinran Shonin\, the 7 great teachers of Jodo Shinshu\, Shinran’s Letters\, Rennyo’s Letters\, Eshin-ni’s Letters\, Women in Jodo Shinshu\, Chanting and Rituals\, “Practice” in Jodo Shinshu \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/7xDS4BkgzdmUHbLb7
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/jsbp-sep-oct-3/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/JS-for-Bonbu-People.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T113000
DTSTAMP:20260819T181729Z
CREATED:20260811T191616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T181729Z
UID:29181-1790505000-1790508600@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. \n \nmore information: \n  MBT Welcome Brochure \n  Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/family-service-sep-27/
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:20260930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T161957Z
CREATED:20260819T155842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T161957Z
UID:29214-1790794800-1790798400@mbtchicago.org
SUMMARY:MBT Study Class
DESCRIPTION:MBT Study Class (8 sessions)\nWhen: Wednesdays\, 7pm (9/9\, 9/16\, 9/23\, 9/30\, 10/7\, 10/14\, 10/21\, 10/28)\nWhere: Zoom\nAbout: This is an informal discussion group about topics on general Buddhisms and our Jodo Shinshu tradition. We will focus on ways in which the Buddhist teaching and practice impacts our daily lives. Emphasis is on discussion/participation as we learn best through our interaction with each other sharing our life experiences. \nNo prior knowledge or commitment to attending all sessions required. Attendees can also submit questions via email or online form prior to each class. \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/ZojebgE7ZaEt8GxQ9
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/msc-sep-oct-4/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MBT-Study-Class.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T161304Z
CREATED:20260819T161304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T161304Z
UID:29232-1790881200-1790884800@mbtchicago.org
SUMMARY:Jodo Shinshu for Bonbu People
DESCRIPTION:Jodo Shinshu for Bonbu People (8 sessions)\nWhen: Thursdays\, 7pm (9/10\, 9/17\, 9/24\, 10/1\, 10/8\, 10/15\, 10/22\, 10/29)\nWhere: Zoom\nAbout: This is a lecture style class with a Q&A session for bonbu [ordinary\, imperfect] beings. Each eight-week session will be on a certain topic or theme. \nFor the Sept-Oct 2026 sessions\, Aki sensei will introduce the basics of Jodo Shinshu\, including a brief history of the founding of the Hongwanji branch of Pure Land Buddhism by Venerable Shinran\, the primary sutras and texts\, important teachers and their contributions to our understanding of the Buddha-dharma\, etc. \nNo prior knowledge or commitment to attending all sessions required. \nPossible future topics/themes: The life of Shinran Shonin\, the 7 great teachers of Jodo Shinshu\, Shinran’s Letters\, Rennyo’s Letters\, Eshin-ni’s Letters\, Women in Jodo Shinshu\, Chanting and Rituals\, “Practice” in Jodo Shinshu \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/7xDS4BkgzdmUHbLb7
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/jsbp-sep-oct-4/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/JS-for-Bonbu-People.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T113000
DTSTAMP:20260819T183333Z
CREATED:20260811T191022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T183333Z
UID:29173-1791109800-1791113400@mbtchicago.org
SUMMARY:October 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. \n \nmore information: \n  MBT Welcome Brochure \n  Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/monthly-memorial-oct-2/
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:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T161918Z
CREATED:20260819T155914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T161918Z
UID:29216-1791399600-1791403200@mbtchicago.org
SUMMARY:MBT Study Class
DESCRIPTION:MBT Study Class (8 sessions)\nWhen: Wednesdays\, 7pm (9/9\, 9/16\, 9/23\, 9/30\, 10/7\, 10/14\, 10/21\, 10/28)\nWhere: Zoom\nAbout: This is an informal discussion group about topics on general Buddhisms and our Jodo Shinshu tradition. We will focus on ways in which the Buddhist teaching and practice impacts our daily lives. Emphasis is on discussion/participation as we learn best through our interaction with each other sharing our life experiences. \nNo prior knowledge or commitment to attending all sessions required. Attendees can also submit questions via email or online form prior to each class. \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/ZojebgE7ZaEt8GxQ9
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/msc-sep-oct-5/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MBT-Study-Class.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T161345Z
CREATED:20260819T161345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T161345Z
UID:29234-1791486000-1791489600@mbtchicago.org
SUMMARY:Jodo Shinshu for Bonbu People
DESCRIPTION:Jodo Shinshu for Bonbu People (8 sessions)\nWhen: Thursdays\, 7pm (9/10\, 9/17\, 9/24\, 10/1\, 10/8\, 10/15\, 10/22\, 10/29)\nWhere: Zoom\nAbout: This is a lecture style class with a Q&A session for bonbu [ordinary\, imperfect] beings. Each eight-week session will be on a certain topic or theme. \nFor the Sept-Oct 2026 sessions\, Aki sensei will introduce the basics of Jodo Shinshu\, including a brief history of the founding of the Hongwanji branch of Pure Land Buddhism by Venerable Shinran\, the primary sutras and texts\, important teachers and their contributions to our understanding of the Buddha-dharma\, etc. \nNo prior knowledge or commitment to attending all sessions required. \nPossible future topics/themes: The life of Shinran Shonin\, the 7 great teachers of Jodo Shinshu\, Shinran’s Letters\, Rennyo’s Letters\, Eshin-ni’s Letters\, Women in Jodo Shinshu\, Chanting and Rituals\, “Practice” in Jodo Shinshu \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/7xDS4BkgzdmUHbLb7
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/jsbp-sep-oct-5/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/JS-for-Bonbu-People.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T113000
DTSTAMP:20260811T192741Z
CREATED:20250922T210110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T192741Z
UID:28374-1791714600-1791718200@mbtchicago.org
SUMMARY:NO Family Service on October 11
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO THE CHICAGO MARATHON\, THERE WILL BE NO FAMILY SERVICE ON OCT 11. \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-marathon/
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:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T161841Z
CREATED:20260819T155955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T161841Z
UID:29218-1792004400-1792008000@mbtchicago.org
SUMMARY:MBT Study Class
DESCRIPTION:MBT Study Class (8 sessions)\nWhen: Wednesdays\, 7pm (9/9\, 9/16\, 9/23\, 9/30\, 10/7\, 10/14\, 10/21\, 10/28)\nWhere: Zoom\nAbout: This is an informal discussion group about topics on general Buddhisms and our Jodo Shinshu tradition. We will focus on ways in which the Buddhist teaching and practice impacts our daily lives. Emphasis is on discussion/participation as we learn best through our interaction with each other sharing our life experiences. \nNo prior knowledge or commitment to attending all sessions required. Attendees can also submit questions via email or online form prior to each class. \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/ZojebgE7ZaEt8GxQ9
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/msc-sep-oct-6/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MBT-Study-Class.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T161417Z
CREATED:20260819T161417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T161417Z
UID:29236-1792090800-1792094400@mbtchicago.org
SUMMARY:Jodo Shinshu for Bonbu People
DESCRIPTION:Jodo Shinshu for Bonbu People (8 sessions)\nWhen: Thursdays\, 7pm (9/10\, 9/17\, 9/24\, 10/1\, 10/8\, 10/15\, 10/22\, 10/29)\nWhere: Zoom\nAbout: This is a lecture style class with a Q&A session for bonbu [ordinary\, imperfect] beings. Each eight-week session will be on a certain topic or theme. \nFor the Sept-Oct 2026 sessions\, Aki sensei will introduce the basics of Jodo Shinshu\, including a brief history of the founding of the Hongwanji branch of Pure Land Buddhism by Venerable Shinran\, the primary sutras and texts\, important teachers and their contributions to our understanding of the Buddha-dharma\, etc. \nNo prior knowledge or commitment to attending all sessions required. \nPossible future topics/themes: The life of Shinran Shonin\, the 7 great teachers of Jodo Shinshu\, Shinran’s Letters\, Rennyo’s Letters\, Eshin-ni’s Letters\, Women in Jodo Shinshu\, Chanting and Rituals\, “Practice” in Jodo Shinshu \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/7xDS4BkgzdmUHbLb7
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/jsbp-sep-oct-6/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/JS-for-Bonbu-People.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T113000
DTSTAMP:20260819T183448Z
CREATED:20260811T191911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T183448Z
UID:29185-1792319400-1792323000@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. \n \nmore information: \n  MBT Welcome Brochure \n  Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/family-service-oct-18/
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:20261021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T161806Z
CREATED:20260819T160042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T161806Z
UID:29220-1792609200-1792612800@mbtchicago.org
SUMMARY:MBT Study Class
DESCRIPTION:MBT Study Class (8 sessions)\nWhen: Wednesdays\, 7pm (9/9\, 9/16\, 9/23\, 9/30\, 10/7\, 10/14\, 10/21\, 10/28)\nWhere: Zoom\nAbout: This is an informal discussion group about topics on general Buddhisms and our Jodo Shinshu tradition. We will focus on ways in which the Buddhist teaching and practice impacts our daily lives. Emphasis is on discussion/participation as we learn best through our interaction with each other sharing our life experiences. \nNo prior knowledge or commitment to attending all sessions required. Attendees can also submit questions via email or online form prior to each class. \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/ZojebgE7ZaEt8GxQ9
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/msc-sep-oct-7/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MBT-Study-Class.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T161458Z
CREATED:20260819T161458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T161458Z
UID:29238-1792695600-1792699200@mbtchicago.org
SUMMARY:Jodo Shinshu for Bonbu People
DESCRIPTION:Jodo Shinshu for Bonbu People (8 sessions)\nWhen: Thursdays\, 7pm (9/10\, 9/17\, 9/24\, 10/1\, 10/8\, 10/15\, 10/22\, 10/29)\nWhere: Zoom\nAbout: This is a lecture style class with a Q&A session for bonbu [ordinary\, imperfect] beings. Each eight-week session will be on a certain topic or theme. \nFor the Sept-Oct 2026 sessions\, Aki sensei will introduce the basics of Jodo Shinshu\, including a brief history of the founding of the Hongwanji branch of Pure Land Buddhism by Venerable Shinran\, the primary sutras and texts\, important teachers and their contributions to our understanding of the Buddha-dharma\, etc. \nNo prior knowledge or commitment to attending all sessions required. \nPossible future topics/themes: The life of Shinran Shonin\, the 7 great teachers of Jodo Shinshu\, Shinran’s Letters\, Rennyo’s Letters\, Eshin-ni’s Letters\, Women in Jodo Shinshu\, Chanting and Rituals\, “Practice” in Jodo Shinshu \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/7xDS4BkgzdmUHbLb7
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/jsbp-sep-oct-7/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/JS-for-Bonbu-People.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T113000
DTSTAMP:20260819T182037Z
CREATED:20260811T191949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T182037Z
UID:29187-1792924200-1792927800@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. \n \nmore information: \n  MBT Welcome Brochure \n  Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/family-service-oct-25/
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:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T161734Z
CREATED:20260819T160116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T161734Z
UID:29222-1793214000-1793217600@mbtchicago.org
SUMMARY:MBT Study Class
DESCRIPTION:MBT Study Class (8 sessions)\nWhen: Wednesdays\, 7pm (9/9\, 9/16\, 9/23\, 9/30\, 10/7\, 10/14\, 10/21\, 10/28)\nWhere: Zoom\nAbout: This is an informal discussion group about topics on general Buddhisms and our Jodo Shinshu tradition. We will focus on ways in which the Buddhist teaching and practice impacts our daily lives. Emphasis is on discussion/participation as we learn best through our interaction with each other sharing our life experiences. \nNo prior knowledge or commitment to attending all sessions required. Attendees can also submit questions via email or online form prior to each class. \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/ZojebgE7ZaEt8GxQ9
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/msc-sep-oct-8/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MBT-Study-Class.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T161535Z
CREATED:20260819T161535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T161535Z
UID:29240-1793300400-1793304000@mbtchicago.org
SUMMARY:Jodo Shinshu for Bonbu People
DESCRIPTION:Jodo Shinshu for Bonbu People (8 sessions)\nWhen: Thursdays\, 7pm (9/10\, 9/17\, 9/24\, 10/1\, 10/8\, 10/15\, 10/22\, 10/29)\nWhere: Zoom\nAbout: This is a lecture style class with a Q&A session for bonbu [ordinary\, imperfect] beings. Each eight-week session will be on a certain topic or theme. \nFor the Sept-Oct 2026 sessions\, Aki sensei will introduce the basics of Jodo Shinshu\, including a brief history of the founding of the Hongwanji branch of Pure Land Buddhism by Venerable Shinran\, the primary sutras and texts\, important teachers and their contributions to our understanding of the Buddha-dharma\, etc. \nNo prior knowledge or commitment to attending all sessions required. \nPossible future topics/themes: The life of Shinran Shonin\, the 7 great teachers of Jodo Shinshu\, Shinran’s Letters\, Rennyo’s Letters\, Eshin-ni’s Letters\, Women in Jodo Shinshu\, Chanting and Rituals\, “Practice” in Jodo Shinshu \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/7xDS4BkgzdmUHbLb7
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/jsbp-sep-oct-8/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbtchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/JS-for-Bonbu-People.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T113000
DTSTAMP:20260819T183631Z
CREATED:20260811T191101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T183631Z
UID:29175-1793529000-1793532600@mbtchicago.org
SUMMARY:November 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. \n \nmore information: \n  MBT Welcome Brochure \n  Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/monthly-memorial-nov-2/
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:20261108T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260819T182156Z
CREATED:20260811T192046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T182156Z
UID:29189-1794133800-1794137400@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. \n \nmore information: \n  MBT Welcome Brochure \n  Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/family-service-nov-8/
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:20261115T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260819T183716Z
CREATED:20260811T192120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T183716Z
UID:29191-1794738600-1794742200@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. \n \nmore information: \n  MBT Welcome Brochure \n  Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/family-service-nov-15/
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:20261122T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260819T182254Z
CREATED:20260811T192213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T182254Z
UID:29193-1795343400-1795347000@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. \n \nmore information: \n  MBT Welcome Brochure \n  Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/family-service-nov-22/
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
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END:VCALENDAR