Skip to content
The Buddhist Temple of Chicago
A Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple celebrating almost 75 years in Chicago
Menu
About Us
Welcome!
Information for Newcomers
About Us
Contact Us
Mission Statement
Membership
Safe Sangha Policy
Rev. Patti Nakai (Resident Minister)
Rev. Yukei Ashikaga (Minister Emeritus)
Rev. Gyomay Kubose (Founding Minister)
Links
Bulletin & Calendar
BTC Bulletin, the monthly Temple newsletter
Calendar
Articles
Latest site updates & news
Culture/Fun/Groups
Open House Chicago
Aikido (non-violent martial art)
Asoka Society – the most established BTC social group
Dharma School for children
Iaido – Japanese Swordsmanship
Kokyo Taiko – Japanese drum troupe (adults group and kids group)
Meditation
Qigong – Chinese movement
Ukulele Group
Upaya Group – Join to help the temple!
Education
Information for Newcomers
Introduction to Buddhism, 4-week class
Buddhism Basics
Three Treasures
Six Paramitas
Four Noble Truths
Noble Eightfold Path
Buddhist Symbols
Buddhist Holidays
Wednesday Buddhist Study Class – various subjects
Sunday Sutra Study Class – sutra focused learning
Meditation
Dharma School for children
Services
Services Overview
Hatsu Mairi – Child’s “first visit”
Meditation
Memorial Services
Nokotsudo – Cremains Storage
Shotsuki-hoyo – Monthly Memorial
Sunday Service
Ti-Sarana “Confirmation”
Weddings
Donate
Iaido (Japanese Swordsmanship)
Iaido meets on Mondays, from 7 to 9 pm.
