SITEMAP
Alphabetical Sitemap
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Reverend Yukei Ashikaga
Reverend Patti Nakai
ministers.php
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Board of Directors
board-of-directors.php
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American Jodo Shinshu/Rev. Gyomay M. Kubose (Rev. Haya Akegarasu/Rev. Manshi Kiyozawa).
Administratively Independent with lineage ties to Otani-ha (Higashi) Honganji
Established October 8, 1944 by Reverend Gyomay M. Kubose, new temple building dedicated May 21, 2006.
temple-facts.php
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BTC Membership
btc-membership.php
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Community Service
community-service.php
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Location
location.php
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Weddings
weddings.php
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Funerals
funerals.php
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Memorials
memorials.php
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# Asoka Society - a service organization providing active support for many Temple functions, 3rd Sat. each month.
asoka-society.php
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Monthly Discussion Group
(Join at any time)
Following the lead of BTC's founder, Rev. Gyomay M. Kubose, a discussion group has been re-established at BTC. We intend to follow Kubose-sensei's idea of developing an American Buddhism together with an understanding of "Everyday Suchness."
This discussion group, meeting the second Sunday of the month, after services at 12:30pm, will discuss the application of Buddhism to our everyday life.
For more information email Bill Bohlman or Shawn Lyte.
discussion-group.php
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iaido.php
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"Taiko" is the Japanese word for drum. The music of the drum was used as part of religious ceremonies and during planting and harvesting festivals. The tradition of playing Taiko at festivals is still practiced in Japan today.
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The phrase "middle way" is ascribed to the Buddha himself in his description of the Noble Eightfold Path as a path between the extremes of austerities and sensual indulgence. Now there is a group called the “Middle Way” here at the temple. It is for those of us who are in the middle, not quite the right age for other temple groups that are part of the temple
middle-way.php
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# Shin Sangha: all-ages social & service organization
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Come For Fun!
"All work and no play..." etc. The Shin Sangha, together with Asoka, has FREE movie showings from time to time together with a potluck dinner and community service projects.
The public is invited.
For information contact shinsangha@budtempchi.org.
shin-sangha.php
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Japanese Calligraphy with Rev. Ashikaga
2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:30pm
Learn shodo ("the way of writing") with a focus on passages from the Buddhist sutras. Both beginners and those with previous shodo study are welcome. Please contact Rev. Ashikaga at the temple office for schedule.
calligraphy.php
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We cordially invite you to participate in our Children's Dharma School. (download info.)
If you have a young child or children whom you would like to introduce to the Teachings, please contact Dharma School parents for details.
dharma-school.php
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Introduction to Buddhism
Classes are offered throughout the year
Next session meeting day & time to be determined.
Please visit the Education Center page for the most current information.
Basic concepts of Buddhism are covered with an overview of Buddhist history.
If interested, contact Reverend Patti Nakai / e-mail: rev.eshin.patti23@gmail.com
introduction-to-buddhism.php
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Japanese Language for Adults and Children age 6 and up
Buddhist Temple of Chicago offers Japanese Language School.
japanese-language.php
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Zen: The Art of Being (Meditation Practice)
meditation.php
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Monthly Sutra Study Class
3rd or 4th Sunday (depending on schedule) 12:30pm
Weekly Discussion Group
Wednesday evenings at 7pm
sutra-study.php
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bulletins.php
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articles.php
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“Forgiveness” by Bill Bohlman
From May 2010 Bulletin
Is there a path to forgiveness in Buddhism? Recently, the marital infidelities of the golfer, Tiger Woods, became a topic of discussion. A TV commentator, Brit Hume, stated that Tiger should turn to Christianity because he could find forgiveness there. Mr. Hume stated that there was no path to forgiveness in Buddhism, the religion Tiger claimed to follow. This comment stirred much controversy. Perhaps, however, it is true.
forgiveness.php
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natsu-matsuri-2011.php
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First Time Visitors
first-time-visitors.php
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Buddhist Symbols
Non-Buddhists often ask whether or not Buddhists worship images. The answer is that the true Buddhists know who and what the Buddha is. We do not worship an image nor pray to it expecting any worldly boons or sensual pleasures while we are living or a pleasurable state of existence such as heaven, after death. The images we pay homage to are only representations of one to whom we pay respect in gratitude because he, through his own efforts and wisdom, discovered the way to real peace and made it known to all beings.
buddhist-symbols.php
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Buddha
(the Teacher)
The historical Buddha (also referred to as Gautama Buddha or Shakyamuni Buddha, in reference to his family and clan names respectively) was born Siddhartha Gautama approximately 2550 years ago in what is now Nepal. "Buddha" was not his name but a description of his attainment. "Buddha" means one who is awake. Everyone has the potential to attain Buddhahood. It is the condition of transcending selfishness and seeing life as it is, not as one wishes it to be, while retaining compassion for all beings.
three-treasures.php
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THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS
1. The First Noble Truth is that all beings are subject to suffering. No one escapes; suffering is universal.
2. The Second Noble Truth is that the cause of suffering is Ignorance. And the ignorance of oneself is the greatest ignorance.
3. The Third Noble Truth is that Ignorance, the cause of suffering, can be overcome.
4. The Fourth Noble Truth is that the way to overcome Ignorance is the Eightfold Path.
noble-eightfold-path.php
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Buddhist Holiday Observances at BTC
The following list of Buddhist holidays is by no means exhaustive or indicative of the practices of other temples or streams of Buddhadharma. Highlighted items have links to more detailed information. Where links are on other sites, they will open up in a new window. Please visit this area often to see new writeups and essays by eloquent authors.
religious-observances.php
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Monthly Discussion Group
(Join at any time)
Following the lead of BTC's founder, Rev. Gyomay M. Kubose, a discussion group has been re-established at BTC. We intend to follow Kubose-sensei's idea of developing an American Buddhism together with an understanding of "Everyday Suchness."
monthly-discussion-group.php
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photos.php
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btc-18-40-group.php
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2011-natsu-matsuri.php
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65th-anniversary.php
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Obon Odori - August 15, 2009
* 2009 Mochitsuki
* 65th Anniversary
* 2009 Obon Odori
* 2009 Hatsu Mairi
* 2009 New Year's Day
* 2007 Natsu Matsuri
* 2007 Mochitsuki
2010-obon-odori.php
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2009-mochitsuki.php
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* 2009 Mochitsuki
* 65th Anniversary
* 2009 Obon Odori
* 2009 Hatsu Mairi
* 2009 New Year's Day
* 2007 Natsu Matsuri
* 2007 Mochitsuki
2008-new-year's-day.php
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* 2009 Mochitsuki
* 65th Anniversary
* 2009 Obon Odori
* 2009 Hatsu Mairi
* 2009 New Year's Day
* 2007 Natsu Matsuri
* 2007 Mochitsuki
2007-hoshidan.php
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* 2009 Mochitsuki
* 65th Anniversary
* 2009 Obon Odori
* 2009 Hatsu Mairi
* 2009 New Year's Day
* 2007 Natsu Matsuri
* 2007 Mochitsuki
2007-mochitsuki.php
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