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Sitemap BTC Organizations & Activities & Affiliated Groups (more to come) Asoka Society  BTC Online Calendar BTC Iaido Buddhist Educational Center Buddhist Holiday Observances Japanese Language School Kokyo Taiko Groups & Activites of Related Interest: Kubose Dharma Legacy | The Buddhist Temple of Chicago (BTC) was founded by Rev. Gyomay M. Kubose on the South Side of Chicago as the Chicago Buddhist Church in October of 1944 as a non-sectarian temple with a new direction--the way of Oneness, a non-dualistic approach to Buddhism. In 1956 the Temple moved to the current address with the new name of Buddhist Temple of Chicago. As a uniquely independent temple, with no administrative ties to a headquarters of any other Buddhist sect, BTC has been free to express the Dharma teachings in a universal manner, encouraging the realization of the Suchness of all things and living fully in the Eternal Now. Although the founding members and succeeding generations are largely of Japanese descent, BTC was founded with the purpose of making Buddhism available to all Americans by presenting the teachings in Western terminology. Such teachings as the Six Paramitas, the Middle Path, Nembutsu, and Zen should be communicated in ways that can be easily understood and lived in everyday life. Still, there is no missionary spirit in Buddhism. Rather, the Buddhist way is for each individual to seek, learn and live his own unique, noble self.
For an explanation of the basic principles of Buddhism agreed upon by all sects go to: 12 Principles of Buddhism. For more information on regular activities at BTC, go to Welcome to BTC.
Our founder, the Rev. Gyomay M. Kubose, we are sad to report, passed away at the age of 94 on March 29, 2000. His books, as well as those of other eloquent wisdom seekers, are available for purchase at BTC. More information on Rev. Kubose’s writings is available through the Kubose Dharma Legacy.
Rev. Yukei Ashikaga, our head minister since 1981, ably continues BTC’s traditions for all our members and friends. Rev. Ashikaga is also an accomplished singer, choral director, calligrapher and practitioner of iaido (sword drawing).Assistant Minister, Rev. Tomoyoshi Hashimoto and Associate Minister/Buddhist Education Center Director, Rev. Patti Nakai also serve the Temple. To get on our postal mailing list for the calendar and bulletin, send your name and mailing address to info@budtempchi.org. |
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