Myogyoji Temple is a Nichiren Shoshu (日蓮正宗) Buddhist temple in West Chicago, Illinois. Together we chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, study the Gosho, and share the Mystic Law so every person can reveal Buddhahood.
Whether you are encountering Buddhism for the first time or deepening long-standing faith, you will find priests and members ready to welcome you, answer questions, and chant alongside you. Each meeting, study session, and ceremony is a moment to polish the mirror of life and draw out wisdom, courage, and joy.
Our community now embraces practitioners across 17 Midwestern and Southern states. Explore the interactive Hokkeko map to see how Myogyoji Temple supports believers throughout the region.
Step inside Myogyoji Temple, hear the rhythm of Gongyo, and learn how chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo transforms daily life.
Prefer streaming? Visit our YouTube channel for lectures, daimoku, and ceremonies.
The purpose of Buddhism is to awaken the highest life-condition of enlightenment—profound wisdom, indestructible happiness, and the strength to overcome every obstacle. Practice is inseparable from daily life. By chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, performing Gongyo, and participating in study and ceremonies, we experience visible benefit and inner transformation.
Nichiren Shoshu shows that practice flows in two directions that constantly support one another.
Nichiren Daishonin entrusted us with two great vows: to reveal our own Buddhahood and to help realize a peaceful, happy world through the spread of the Mystic Law—kosen-rufu. Visit Myogyoji Temple, connect with the community, and experience first-hand how True Buddhism brings out courage, clarity, and joy.
“A mind that is presently clouded by illusions originating from the fundamental darkness of life is like a tarnished mirror. Yet, once it is polished, it will become a clear mirror of absolute truth. Arouse deep faith and polish your mirror night and day without neglect. How should you polish it? You should do so by single-mindedly chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo.”
—Nichiren Daishonin, Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime (Gosho, p. 46)
September 2025
Introductory discussion follows Sunday Gongyo each week. Bring family and friends to learn together.
Explore cornerstone articles that answer the most common questions about faith, practice, and study.
Follow five clear steps to begin chanting, set up a home altar, and connect with a support group. Use the downloadable checklist to build momentum.
Experience slow Gongyo, learn etiquette, and ask questions with temple members and priests every Sunday and Wednesday.
Send newly refreshed answers—including the September Gosho highlight—to friends exploring true Buddhism.
Wednesday evenings feature a slow Gongyo for beginners, plus a study meeting or one-hour Shodai afterwards.
Perfect for families and shift workers to recharge with extended chanting.
Check the detailed schedule for special services like Oko, Higan-E, and Study/Introduction Meetings.
Download the monthly calendar PDF or add the temple Google Calendar from the calendar page to stay synced.
1S100 IL Route 59
West Chicago, IL 60185
See directions & what to expect, including parking and attire tips.
Find more ceremonies on the calendar snapshot or download the detailed schedule.
Connect with a local support group, receive encouragement, and learn how to request the Gohonzon when you are ready.
Start with the Beginner’s Path guide or send a message on the contact page.
