Welcome to Myogyoji Temple

 

Myogyoji Temple is a Nichiren Shoshu (日蓮正宗) Buddhist temple located in West Chicago, IL. Myogyoji temple is a place where people from all backgrounds and cultures come together to chant and learn the teachings of Buddhism based on the 750 year tradition of Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism and our head temple Taisekiji located at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Japan. We invite you to come visit Myogyoji temple and learn about true Buddhism.

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Gosho Passage of Nichiren Daishonin for September 2026

“Letter to Akimoto”

“A vessel can have four faults…The vessel represents our bodies and minds. Our minds are like vessels. Our mouths and ears are also vessels.”

(Gosho, p. 1447)

Sunday Ceremony Schedule

September 6, 2026

9 AM: Morning Gongyo 10 AM: Kosen Rufu Shodai
September 13, 2026 9 AM: Morning Gongyo 10 AM: Oko Ceremony & Childrens Meeting
September 20, 2026 9 AM: Morning Gongyo 10 AM: Higan-E Ceremony
September 27, 2026 9 AM: Morning Gongyo 10 AM: Okyobi Memorial & New Believers Meeting 12PM: Young Adults Meeting 
October 4, 2026 TBD

**Detailed Schedule*

Announcement

Daily Temple Hours and Schedule – September 2026

Monday – Saturday  6:30 AM Morning Gongyo (30-Min Shodai will follow)
6:30 PM Evening Gongyo (1-Hr Shodai will follow except Wednesdays)

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