Buddhist Women’s Association

Buddhist Women’s Association

Midwest Buddhist Temple Women’s Association (WA) is part of the Federation of Buddhist Women’s Association (FBWA) or Fujinkai. It is rooted in the Nishi Hongwanji-ha branch of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. MBT WA aims to practice the Buddhist values of compassion, community, and gratitude towards others.

The Women’s Association:

  • Supports social activities of the Sangha
  • Partners with MBT’s Toban events
  • Offers financial support to MBT Dharma School
  • Send card and calls senior members of Sangha
  • Supports the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) and Institute of Buddhist Studies, esp Women in Buddhist Studies program
  • Partners with New Life for Old Bags, a Chicago-based organization that helps volunteers recycle old plastic bags by crocheting them into sleeping mats for Chicago’s homeless.
  • Attend FBWA meeting and conferences
  • Board meets quarterly
  • Annual dues are $10

The WA also works to preserve the Japanese and Japanese-American Buddhist traditions and oral history.

We would love for you to join us, and despite our name, men are welcome to join as well. You are also welcome to join us at our annual luncheon at the MBT Social Hall in the fall.

If you would like to become a member of MBT’s Women’s Association or join its board please contact us at office@mbtchicago.org or call 312.943.7801.

To learn more about the history of the FBWA please visit buddhistchurchesofamerica.org/fbwa By clicking on this link, you will leave this website.