The Hokkeko spirit thrives when we chant together and travel to Myogyoji Temple. Use this directory to coordinate visits, daimoku sessions, and study groups throughout the 17-state network.
Illinois
Head Temple: Myogyoji Temple · West Chicago, IL
Illinois believers host daily Gongyo, Gosho study, and all major ceremonies. Visiting members from every state gather here to receive guidance from the resident priest.
- Chicago LAM · 1st Sat 2:00 pm · Chicago North (Spanish) LAM · 1st Sat 12:00 pm.
- Elgin LAM · 2nd Sat 2:00 pm · Fox River LAM · 3rd Tue 6:00 pm.
- Oak Park LAM · 3rd Thu 6:30 pm · West Suburbs LAM · 4th Wed 6:30 pm.
- Chicago South LAM · 4th Sat 2:00 pm · Antioch LAM · 1st Thu 6:00 pm · Regional Members Meeting · 3rd Mon 7:15 pm.
Indiana
Regional leads in Indianapolis and Northwest Indiana
Indiana members carpool monthly to Myogyoji Temple and host daimoku meetings in homes between visits.
- Indiana LAM · 1st Sat 10:00 am CT.
- Indianapolis study circle · 1st Sat 6:00 pm CT.
- Ride-share hotline for major ceremonies.
Wisconsin
Communities in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay
Wisconsin believers coordinate daimoku circles and share livestreams when winter weather prevents travel.
- Milwaukee LAM · 2nd Sat 2:00 pm (rotating hosts).
- Wisconsin LAM · 4th Sat 2:00 pm.
- Wednesday Zoom study led by Milwaukee seniors · 7:30 pm.
Michigan
Detroit and Grand Rapids hubs
Michigan Hokkeko members focus on steady shakubuku and share carpools to West Chicago for Oko ceremonies and special vow meetings.
- Detroit LAM · 3rd Sunday 1:00 pm (hybrid).
- Weekly daimoku call · Tuesdays 8:00 pm.
- Youth-driven intro meeting · 1st Saturday 2:30 pm.
Minnesota
Twin Cities sangha with northern outreach
Minnesota members brave winter roads to attend major ceremonies and offer online encouragement for northern believers.
- Twin Cities study · 2nd Saturday 3:00 pm.
- Hybrid daimoku every Saturday 9:00 am.
- Support network for new families in Duluth and Rochester.
Iowa
Des Moines–Cedar Rapids corridor
Iowa practitioners host rotating home meetings and join Missouri members for shared travel to Myogyoji Temple.
- Des Moines LAM · 2nd Saturday 1:00 pm.
- Chant caravans for monthly Oko and Ushitora Gongyo.
- Study library circulating Gosho translations.
Missouri
St. Louis and Kansas City districts
Missouri is a bridge between Midwest and Southern believers, hosting combined daimoku sessions and leadership training.
- Missouri LAM · 3rd Saturday 2:00 pm.
- Monthly “Gateway Gongyo” alternating between cities.
- Mentor groups for college students and young professionals.
Ohio
Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati
Ohio groups connect via livestreamed study with the priest and schedule quarterly trips to Illinois for on-site encouragement.
- Ohio LAM · 3rd Saturday 1:00 pm.
- Rotating daimoku hosted by each city district.
- Seasonal family days featuring children’s Gongyo.
Kentucky
Louisville–Lexington corridor
Kentucky believers support Tennessee and Indiana travelers, forming a southern gateway to Myogyoji Temple.
- Louisville LAM · 2nd Sunday 3:00 pm.
- Daimoku relay the week before major ceremonies.
- Campus outreach at the University of Kentucky.
Tennessee
Nashville and Memphis encouragement teams
Tennessee hosts hybrid meetings so musicians, healthcare workers, and hospitality staff can chant before late shifts.
- Nashville LAM · 1st Sunday 4:00 pm (hybrid).
- Memphis LAM check-in · 3rd Thursday 7:00 pm.
- Caravan to Myogyoji Temple each quarter.
Arkansas
Little Rock anchor with statewide outreach
Arkansas practitioners meet in homes and coordinate with neighboring Mississippi and Missouri groups for priest visits.
- Little Rock LAM · 1st Saturday 2:00 pm.
- Fayetteville daimoku · 3rd Wednesday 6:30 pm.
- Shared rides to regional Gosho lectures.
Mississippi
Jackson, Gulf Coast, and Delta communities
Mississippi believers focus on daimoku chains that include friends in Alabama and Louisiana, strengthening unity across state lines.
- Jackson LAM · 3rd Saturday 2:00 pm.
- Gulf Coast sunrise chanting · Weekdays 6:30 am.
- Transportation assistance fund for long-distance travel.
Alabama
Birmingham and Huntsville members
Alabama maintains steady introduction meetings for engineers, military families, and medical professionals.
- Birmingham LAM · 1st Sunday 4:00 pm.
- Redstone lunch chant · Tuesdays 12:00 pm.
- Joint daimoku with Atlanta and Nashville twice a month.
Georgia
Atlanta metropolitan sangha
Georgia is a major hub for southern believers, supporting Florida, Alabama, and Tennessee with regular online encouragement.
- Atlanta LAM · 1st Saturday 3:00 pm.
- Decatur Gosho study · Thursdays 7:00 pm.
- Youth choir shares daimoku recordings for newcomers.
Florida
Tampa, Orlando, and South Florida
Florida believers balance year-round outreach with virtual support for hurricane preparedness and recovery.
- Jacksonville LAM · 1st Saturday 2:00 pm.
- South Florida daimoku · 3rd Sunday 5:00 pm.
- Statewide morning Gongyo livestream · Daily 6:30 am ET.
Louisiana
New Orleans and Baton Rouge groups
Louisiana hosts cultural celebrations that introduce friends to chanting and organizes caravans northward for major observances.
- New Orleans LAM · 2nd Sunday 3:00 pm.
- Baton Rouge daimoku · 4th Thursday 7:00 pm.
- Mutual aid fund for members recovering from storms.
Texas
Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin
Texas Hokkeko members maintain robust chanting districts and coordinate air travel so practitioners can regularly attend ceremonies at Myogyoji Temple.
- Houston LAM · 2nd Sunday 3:00 pm.
- Dallas prayer meeting · 4th Saturday 11:00 am.
- Statewide daimoku chain · 1st Sunday.
