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

Welcome to Nichiren Shoshu True Buddhism

Gosho Passage of Nichiren Daishonin for June 2025

“Reply to Lord Ueno”

“My disciples, now is the time to uphold great conviction! We have been fortunate not to have been among the many taken by the devastating epidemics last year and the year before. But the Mongol invasion is now imminent, and few are likely to be spared. Ultimately, death is inevitable for everyone. The sufferings at the time of death are equal in magnitude to the sufferings that we are currently experiencing. Since death is the same in any case, you should be willing to give your life for the sake of the Lotus Sutra. Regard the offering of your life as the reunion of a dewdrop with the sea or the settling of a speck of dust upon the earth.“

(Gosho, p. 1428)

Sunday Ceremony Schedule

**Detailed Schedule*