Sun, 19 December 2010
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Sun, 12 December 2010
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Sun, 5 December 2010
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Sun, 21 November 2010
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Sun, 14 November 2010
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Sun, 7 November 2010
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Sun, 31 October 2010
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Sun, 24 October 2010
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Sun, 17 October 2010
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Sun, 10 October 2010
There is no dharma talk today due to the Chicago Marathon. A number of streets local to the Temple are closed for the Marathon making it very difficult for people to attend service. In light of this occasion we have decided to cancel Sunday service.
Category:general
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Sun, 3 October 2010
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Sun, 26 September 2010
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Sun, 19 September 2010
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Sun, 12 September 2010
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Sun, 1 August 2010
Today's service is our monthly memorial service in remembrance of those who passed away during the month of August. Sunday's service is also remembering those who died in the only use of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. |
Sun, 25 July 2010
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Sun, 18 July 2010
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Sun, 11 July 2010
Reverend Ron explains the significance of Obon. |
Sun, 4 July 2010
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Sun, 27 June 2010
This is Sensei Siebuhr's last dharma talk at the Midwest Buddhist Temple. After many years of teaching the dharma, Sensei has decided to leave the full time ministry and resume a career in the private sector. Listen to Sensei Siebuhr's last dharma talk. |
Sun, 13 June 2010
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Sun, 30 May 2010
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Sun, 23 May 2010
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Sun, 16 May 2010
Today marks the celebration of the birth of Shinran Shonin, the founder of Jodo Shinshu. Sensei talks about Shinran and how unlikely a person he was to have started our sect, one of the predominant Buddhist sects in Japan. |
Sun, 9 May 2010
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Sun, 2 May 2010
The meaning of Buddhism. If you've ever wondered what is the core tenant of Buddhism listen to this podcast. |
Sun, 25 April 2010
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Sun, 18 April 2010
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Sun, 11 April 2010
Today is Hanamatsuri, Buddha's birthday according to the Japanese calendar. Listen to Sensei's dharma talk on this special day. |
Sun, 4 April 2010
What peace of mind has Buddhism brought to you? Sensei reflects upon his life and Shinran Shonin's struggles. He talks of the difference between Buddhism and the other major religions of the world. |
Sun, 28 March 2010
What is karma? What is true and real? |
Sun, 21 March 2010
Spring Ohigan. A reflection on the spring equinox. |
Sun, 14 March 2010
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Sun, 7 March 2010
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Sun, 28 February 2010
Sensei talks about the masks we wear and how what we say is really not what we're thinking. Buddhism comes from lifelong learning and not in a moment of enlightenment. |
Sun, 21 February 2010
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Sun, 14 February 2010
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Sun, 7 February 2010
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Sun, 31 January 2010
There is no podcast for the week of January 31, 2010 due to technical difficulties. I apologize for missing this week. The problem has been addressed and the podcasts will resume the week of February 7, 2010.
Category:religious
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Sun, 24 January 2010
Sensei Siebuhr reflects upon recent deaths and how those tragic events remind us all of impermance. |
Sun, 17 January 2010
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Sun, 10 January 2010
This Sunday is the Ho-Onko service. Ho-Onko, meaning a gathering to express our indebtedness and thankfulness, is a memorial service in honor of Shinran Shonin. It is also an occasion to express our gratitude to Amida Buddha for having awakened us to life’s supreme meaning. Ho-Onko is the most important Jodo Shinshu ceremony. Our guest speaker is Reverend Ashikaga. |
Sun, 3 January 2010
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Midwest Buddhist Temple Dharma Talks Podcast This is our Dharma Talks Podcast Archive. This page contains the full archive of MBT’s Dharma Talk Podcasts dating back to 2006. “Dharma” translates to “teachings of the Buddha.” Dharma Talks are the messages given by our resident minister or, occasionally, a guest minister or one of our temple’s lay leaders at the Sunday Family Service. Each speaker provides insights about the Buddha’s teachings.
Please note: Any ideas and opinions expressed in these talks are those of the individual speakers.
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