Exploring Buddhist Temple of Chicago

A Jodo Shinshu temple with a weekly English service. This guide is compiled from the temple's own published information; we have not visited, and it is not a review.

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The place

The Buddhist Temple of Chicago is a Jodo Shinshu temple in the historic Uptown neighbourhood, celebrating 75 years in Chicago. Its site says there is a weekly English service on Sundays at 11 am with a newcomer guide, educational classes, meditation on Thursdays and Sundays, and cultural events.

What it offers

Before you go

  1. Read what Pure Land Buddhism is and temple etiquette.
  2. See Illinois directory.
  3. Check details on the temple's own site.

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Questions people ask

Is the service in English?

Yes, the weekly Sunday service is in English.

What tradition?

Jodo Shinshu (Pure Land).

Is there a newcomer guide?

Yes.