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.

Special Exhibition on the 800th Anniversary of the Advent of Nichiren Daishonin

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Gosho Passage of Nichiren Daishonin for May 2025

“Reply to Matsuno”

“You wrote in your letter: “Ever since I embraced this sutra, I have never neglected to recite the ten factors (junyoze) and verses (Jigage) and to chant Daimoku. However, how significant is the difference between the benefits of the Daimoku when a sage chants and when we chant?” There is no superiority or inferiority between them. That is to say, gold in the hands of a fool is the same as that possessed by a wise man. Likewise, a fire lit by a fool cannot be distinguished from one ignited by someone wise. But there is a difference if one chants while opposing the spirit of this sutra.”

(Gosho, p. 1046)

Sunday Ceremony Schedule

**Detailed Schedule*