BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Midwest Buddhist Temple - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261129T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261129T113000 DTSTAMP:20260811T192300Z CREATED:20260811T192300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T192300Z UID:29195-1795948200-1795951800@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-nov-29/ 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:20261206T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T113000 DTSTAMP:20260819T183837Z CREATED:20260811T191145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T183837Z UID:29177-1796553000-1796556600@mbtchicago.org SUMMARY:December 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-dec-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:20261213T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261213T113000 DTSTAMP:20260819T182444Z CREATED:20240806T152740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T182444Z UID:27434-1797157800-1797161400@mbtchicago.org SUMMARY:Bodhi Day Service DESCRIPTION:Bodhi Day celebrates the day that Siddhartha Gautama discovered Enlightenment and became Shakyamuni Buddha.  By his example\, Siddhartha showed us that it was possible for a human to become a Buddha\, a Perfectly Enlightened 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. \n \nmore information: \n MBT Welcome Brochure \n Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/family-service-bodhi-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:20261220T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261220T113000 DTSTAMP:20260819T183932Z CREATED:20240806T153121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T183932Z UID:27436-1797762600-1797766200@mbtchicago.org SUMMARY:Rev. Kono Memorial Service DESCRIPTION:This is the annual memorial service for MBT’s founding minister\, Rev. Gyodo Kono. \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-kono-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:20261227T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261227T113000 DTSTAMP:20260819T182543Z CREATED:20260811T192634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T182543Z UID:29197-1798367400-1798371000@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-dec-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 END:VCALENDAR