Midwest Buddhist Temple

July Monthly Memorial Service
2026-07-05 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | 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

BON-ODORI Festival
2026-07-11 20:00 - 22:00
Bon Odori is the annual festival to express our gratitude to our ancestors and the joy in the Truth of Life..
The 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.
Everyone 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.
for more information:
MBT Welcome Brochure
Online Dharma Talks
In-Person Attendance Policy

OBON Service
2026-07-12 10:30 - 11:30
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.
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

Sunday Family Service
2026-07-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-26 10:30 - 11:30
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

August Monthly Memorial Service
2026-08-02 10:30 - 11:30

Ginza Holiday 2026 - Friday August 7
2026-08-07 17:00 - 20:00
GINZA HOLIDAY 2026 will take place on:

August 7 5-8pm
August 8 11am-8pm
August 9 11am-4pm

Mark your calendars and tell your friends and families! Help us spread the word to all of our members, guests, and volunteer workers about this year’s Ginza Holiday – our 71st year! As we finalize details, we will update our Ginza website. We hope to see you at GINZA! For more information: ginzaholiday.com

Ginza Holiday 2026 - Saturday August 8
2026-08-08 11:00 - 20:00
GINZA HOLIDAY 2026 will take place on:

August 7 5-8pm
August 8 11am-8pm
August 10 11am-4pm

Mark your calendars and tell your friends and families! Help us spread the word to all of our members, guests, and volunteer workers about this year’s Ginza Holiday – our 71st year! As we finalize details, we will update our Ginza website. We hope to see you at GINZA! For more information: ginzaholiday.com

Ginza Holiday 2026 - Sunday August 9
2026-08-09 11:00 - 16:00
GINZA HOLIDAY 2026 will take place on:

August 7 5-8pm
August 8 11am-8pm
August 9 11am-4pm

Mark your calendars and tell your friends and families! Help us spread the word to all of our members, guests, and volunteer workers about this year’s Ginza Holiday – our 71sy year! As we finalize details, we will update our Ginza website. We hope to see you at GINZA! For more information: ginzaholiday.com
