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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. \nfor more information: \n  MBT Welcome Brochure \n  Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/monthly-memorial-dec/
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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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. \nfor more information: \n  MBT Welcome Brochure \n  Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/family-service-dec-14/
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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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. \nfor more information: \n  MBT Welcome Brochure \n  Online Dharma Talks \n In-Person Attendance Policy
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/family-service-dec-21/
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. \nTo access past Dharma messages visit our Online Dharma Talks page.
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/family-service-12-28/
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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SUMMARY:Joya-e New Years Eve Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short service\, after which we take turns striking the kansho bell outside the hondo 108 times to complete the old year and ring in a fresh New Year. Then enjoy a traditional meal of buckwheat noodles\, which symbolize longevity. Please contact the temple office to RSVP.
URL:https://mbtchicago.org/event/new-years-eve/
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W. Menomonee Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
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