Midwest Buddhist Temple

Virtual Shin Buddhism Study Class
2026-05-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Rev. Ron Miyamura will resume his Shin Buddhism Study Series held in a virtual format. His upcoming sessions will cover “Selected topics of Shin Buddhism“.
Classes will be held via ZOOM on successive Wednesday Evenings beginning May 6th.

When: MAY 6, 13, 20, and 27 – JUNE 3, 10, 17, and 24
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Via Zoom (a link will be distributed to registered attendees)
Registration: Contact the Temple office to register (p) 312.943.7801 or (e) office@mbtchicago.org or you can contact Rev. Ron directly at rev.ron.mbt@gmail.com. A new Zoom registration link will be sent weekly to registered participants.
Cost: There is no cost for the session however donations to MBT are appreciated (click to make a donation).

Sunday Family Service
2026-05-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee Street, Chicago, 60614, United States
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.
We 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.
for more information:
MBT Welcome Brochure
Online Dharma Talks
In-Person Attendance Policy

May Monthly Memorial Service
2026-05-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee Street, Chicago, 60614, United States
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.
We 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.
for more information:
MBT Welcome Brochure
Online Dharma Talks
In-Person Attendance Policy

Eshinni, Kakushinni Memorial Service
2026-04-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee Street, Chicago, 60614, United States
Eshinni and Kakushinni are the wife and daughter of Shinran Shonin and both are recognized and honored for helping to spread his teachings.
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.
We 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.
for more information:
MBT Welcome Brochure
Online Dharma Talks
In-Person Attendance Policy

Hanamatsuri Service
2026-04-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee Street, Chicago, 60614, United States
Hanamatsuri celebrates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, who later became Shakyamuni Buddha, in Lumbini Garden. This holiday is commonly known as Hanamatsuri, or Flower Festival. It is also called Kan-bustu-e, or Bathe the Buddha gathering, because at this observance, a statue of the baby Buddha stands in a flower-covered shrine in a shallow bowl filled with sweet tea. Participants at this service come up to the shrine and, using a small ladle, pour some of the sweet tea on top of the small statue.
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.
We 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.
for more information:
MBT Welcome Brochure
Online Dharma Talks
In-Person Attendance Policy

April Monthly Memorial Service
2026-04-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee Street, Chicago, 60614, United States

Virtual Shin Buddhism Study Class
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-04 19:00 - 20:00
Rev. Ron Miyamura will resume his Shin Buddhism Study Series held in a virtual format. His upcoming sessions will cover “Selected topics of Shin Buddhism“.
Classes will be held via ZOOM on successive Wednesday Evenings beginning February 4th.

When: FEBRUARY 4, 11, 18, and 25 – MARCH 4, 11, 18, and 25
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Via Zoom (a link will be distributed to registered attendees)
Registration: Contact the Temple office to register (p) 312.943.7801 or (e) office@mbtchicago.org or you can contact Rev. Ron directly at rev.ron.mbt@gmail.com. A new Zoom registration link will be sent weekly to registered participants.
Cost: There is no cost for the session however donations to MBT are appreciated (click to make a donation).

Spring Ohigan - Sunday Family Service
2026-03-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee Street, Chicago, 60614, United States
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.
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.
We 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.
for more information:
MBT Welcome Brochure
Online Dharma Talks
In-Person Attendance Policy

March Monthly Memorial Service
2026-03-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee Street, Chicago, 60614, United States

Nirvana Day Service - ZOOM ONLY
2026-02-15 10:30 - 11:30 | ZOOM
The Feb 15 Nirvana Day Service will be ZOOM only
(The MBT Temple building will be closed until further notice)

Nirvana Day Service, Ne-han-e, is the annual memorial service of Shakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
If you would like to join our ZOOM service the link is in the Weekly Newsletter email. If you cannot find the ZOOM link please contact us.
You can always access recorded Dharma talks (usually posted within 24 hours of the Service) via our Online Dharma Talks page.

Sunday Family Service - ZOOM ONLY
2026-02-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee Street, Chicago, 60614, United States
The Feb 8th FAMILY SERVICE will be ZOOM only
(The MBT Temple Building will be closed until further notice)
If you would like to join our ZOOM service on Feb 8th the link is in the Weekly Newsletter email. If you cannot find the Zoom link please contact us.
You can always access recorded Dharma talks (usually posted within 24 hours of the Service) via our Online Dharma Talks page.

February Monthly Memorial Service
2026-02-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee Street, Chicago, 60614, United States

Shinnen Enkai Celebration
2026-01-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee Street, Chicago, 60614, United States
On January 26, after Family Service, MBT will hold its annual meeting followed by our Shinnen Enkai New Year Celebration. Please contact the temple office to inquire about purchasing lunch.

Hoonko Service
2026-01-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee Street, Chicago, 60614, United States
Ho-on-ko is the annual memorial service for Shinran Shonin, the founder of the Shin Buddhist tradition. This service expresses our gratitude to Shinran for showing the Path of the Wisdom and Compassion that is Amida Buddha.
We 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.
for more information:
MBT Welcome Brochure
Online Dharma Talks
In-Person Attendance Policy

January Monthly Memorial Service
2026-01-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee Street, Chicago, 60614, United States
