Rev. Miyamura speaks at the last Family Service of 2014. He speask of Amida Buddha, the Immeasurable Buddha, as he asks the Sangha to reflect on their accomplishments of the past year. 

Rev. Miyamura speaks at Family Service and the December Monthly Memorial Service. In his message Rev. Miyamura speaks of the many decisions, some routine - some profound, that we face in our lives.

Rev. Miyamura draws inspiration from Rashamon, the classic film of Akira Kurosawa, to illustrate his lesson on "imperfection". 

Lay speaker Michael Harada shares what he learned about Buddhism through his relationship with his father in law.

Rev. Kodo Umezu, Bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America, makes his first visit to the Midwest Buddhist Temple. In his Dharma Talk, Rev. Umezu shares his view on the meaning of Pure Land.

Ministers Assistant Roger Suekama shares a Dharma Talk that he first delivered at the Ministers Assistants seminar in New York. He speaks of growing up in a Buddhist family and personally discovering the Buddha Dharma.  

Rev. Miyamura speaks at the November Family Service and Monthly Memorial Service. His message is about "beginning". Through a Buddhist parable he explains that we should always be ready to receive the Dharma, Buddha's teaching.

Rev. Miyamura speaks of the traditions of Halloween and points to some Buddhist lessons in the process.

Ministers Assistant Kay Schroeter shares her thoughts about the Sutras on which the Jodo Shinshu sect is founded.

Rev. Miyamura speaks and the October 5 Family Service and Monthly Memorial Service. His Dharma Talk focuses on the many different ways in which Shin Buddhists receive the Dharma - the teaching of the Buddha.

Rev. Ogui, former MBT Resident Minister and Bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America, visits our temple and speaks at Family Service. Rev. Ogui, as the title of his talk suggests, provides his unique and thoughtful insight of life through the lens of Buddhist teachings. 

Lay Speaker Melissa Maslanka shares her observations of nature and how they parallel the path and journey of those seeking enlightenment. 

Rev. Miyamura speaks at the September Monthly Memorial service. His message is about the journey to enlightenment among Shin Buddhists - Fellow Travelers. 

Rev. Miyamura speaks about the Ministers Assistants program and its importance to Shin Buddhist temples in America. 

Rev. Miyamura expresses his thoughts about the temple's annual Ginza Holiday. His Dharma message is about the Buddha's Teaching. 

Rev. Miyamura speaks at the August Monthly Memorial service recalling a lesson about Enlightenment: the Path and the Journey are both the goal of Enlightenment.

Mike Intocia grew up in the Christian faith and came to Buddhism later as an adult. In his talk Mike shares his view of the similarities and differences between Christianity and Buddhism.

Joy Zavala delivers her message on examples of Buddhism found in every day popular culture. She sites lessons from old television programs and more recent expressions of Buddhism found in films and even television commercials.

Rev. Miyamura speaks of the tradition of Hatsubon at our annual Obon service. Hatsubon is the first Obon service following the passing of a loved one and has special meaning in Jodo Shinshu tradition.

Rev. Ron Miyamura speaks at our Monthly Memorial service. His message is about the openness and accessibility of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism to people of all walks of life.

Jesse Zavala speaks on Shin Buddhism and its many interpretations.

Rev. Gyosho Kono, the nephew of our founding minister Rev. Gyodo Kono, speaks in honor of MBT’s 70th anniversary with Rev. Ron Miyamura translating.

Rev. Ron Miyamura talks about the completion of the Legacy Garden and its physical and symbolic significance to our temple. 

Rev. Miyamura speaks at our Monthly Memorial service about anger, grudges and attachments and how we should just “let go of them”.

Dr. Gilkey speaks on the words “Saranam Gatami” and what they truly mean.

Ellen Dunleavy speaks on giving up—and trying again.

Rev. Ron Miyamura tells “his version” of the Hanamatsuri story/legend.

Rev. Ron Miyamura speaks about gratitude and spiritual offerings on this occasion.

Rev. Ron Miyamura talks about change within and outside of the temple.

Rev. Ron Miyamura talks about the founding of Mahayana Buddhism

Rev. Ron Miyamura talks about the history of Ohigan.

Rev. Ron Miyamura speaks about seniority and honor.

Sandra Adams speaks on the importance of the words “Namu Amida Butsu.”

Terry Cichoki speaks about self-compassion.

Roger Suekama talks about holidays, particularly at the Midwest Buddhist Temple.

Rev. Ron Miyamura pays tribute to a member of the temple, then speaks about Nirvana Day.

Rev. Ron Miyamura speaks about spiritual offerings and what they could be.

Rev. Ron Miyamura tells the story of the “full teacup.”

Rev. Ron Miyamura defines and talks about Bodhisvattvas.

Rev. Patti Nakai, resident minister of The Buddhist Temple of Chicago, speaks about Shinran Shonin—and his initial “stinky feet” religion.

Rev. Ron Miyamura talks about looking forward to 2014.