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.
Welcome to Nichiren Shoshu True Buddhism
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 |
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) |
Follow Us on Social Media!