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The Buddhist Temple of Chicago

The Buddhist Temple of Chicago

A Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple celebrating 75 years in Chicago

  • About Us
    • Welcome!
    • Information for Newcomers
    • Buddhism Basics
      • Three Treasures
      • Six Paramitas
      • Four Noble Truths
      • Noble Eightfold Path
      • Buddhist Symbols
      • Buddhist Holidays
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Mission Statement
    • Membership
    • Rev. Patti Nakai (Resident Minister)
    • Rev. Yukei Ashikaga (Minister Emeritus)
    • Rev. Gyomay Kubose (Founding Minister)
    • Links
  • Bulletin, Calendar, Events
    • Sunday Service
    • BTC Bulletin, monthly newsletter
    • Calendar
    • Memorial Services
    • Shotsuki-hoyo – Monthly Memorial
    • Hatsu Mairi – Child’s “first visit”
    • Ti-Sarana “Confirmation”
    • Nokotsudo – Cremains Storage
    • Weddings
    • Open House Chicago
  • Classes, Culture, Fun
    • Aikido (martial art)
    • Asoka Society
    • Dharma School (children)
    • Iaido (Swordsmanship)
    • Kokyo Taiko (drums)
    • Meditation
    • Qigong (movement)
    • Ukulele Group
    • Introduction to Buddhism (4-week class)
    • Sunday Sutra Study
    • Wednesday Buddhist Study
    • Upaya Group Volunteers
  • Legacy Members
  • Photo Archives of the BTC
  • Donate

Services

We have service almost every Sunday and on New Year’s Day at 11 am in English. All are welcome.  See the guide for newcomers if you have any concerns about temple etiquette.

Links to:

  • Hatsu Mairi (child’s “first visit” commemoration)
  • Meditation
  • Memorial Services
  • Nokotsudo (Cremains Storage)
  • Shotsuki-hoyo (Monthly Memorial) Service
  • Sunday Service
  • Ti-Sarana (Three Treasures confirmation ceremony)
  • Weddings

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The Buddhist Temple of Chicago

1151 W. Leland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
Service is in English on Sundays at 11 am and we have many classes and events throughout the week. See the Calendar and our Facebook page for last-minute changes to our usual schedule.

Driving Directions

Due to the one-way roads in the area, it is easier to navigate to our small lot at 4639 N Racine rather than our Leland address. Racine is a one-way street best accessed off Wilson at Truman College. If our lot is full, there is usually some free street parking in the neighborhood west of the temple but not on Racine, which is permit parking only.

Public Transportation

We are right around the corner from the Wilson red line station and Broadway bus line. The Clark, Lawrence, and Montrose bus lines are also within easy walking distance.

Contact Us

For general questions about our hours or services, call (773) 334-4661. For more in-depth questions about Buddhism, contact Bill, Vice President of Religious Affairs, at budtempchi@aol.com. Bill is often available after Sunday service at the book counter to answer questions. You can also send an inquiry via our Facebook page.

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BTC 75th anniversary!

October 8th, 2019
The Buddhist Temple of Chicago was founded on October 8, 1944.
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