Tag Archives: Midwest Buddhist Temple

Blast from Chicago Aikido’s Past – Archival Photo from local Japanese festival

Posted on October 1, 2017 by ChicagoAikidoClub

Our friend Erik Matsunaga, head instructor of  Ravenswood Shorin-ryu Karate Dojo and writer for the Japanese American online journal Discover Nikkei, recently shared with us this excerpt from a 1967 edition of the Chicago Tribune. Dated August 27, it features a photo … Continue reading →

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59th Annual Ginza Holiday

Posted on July 29, 2014 by ChicagoAikidoClub

August 8, 9 & 10   Featured in the festival will be ongoing stage performances with the entertaining taiko drumming by Hoetsu Taiko Group and the Midwest Buddhist Temple Taiko group, the Midwest Buddhist Temple Minyo Troupe, Fujima Ryu of … Continue reading →

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Bon Odori Festival – July 12th

Posted on June 30, 2014 by ChicagoAikidoClub

SATURDAY, JULY 12th at 7:30 p.m at the Midwest Buddhist Temple. No charge. Much fun. Obon (お盆) or just Bon (盆) is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one’s ancestors. This Buddhist-Confucian custom has evolved into a … Continue reading →

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Mochi-Tsuki at Midwest Buddhist Temple

Posted on November 27, 2013 by ChicagoAikidoClub

Saturday, December 14, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm It’s only a short while before it’s time to participate in Mochi-Tsuki at Chicago’s Midwest Buddhist Temple. Mochi-tsuki (餅突き) is the traditional making of rice cakes (mochi) through the pounding (tsuki, same … Continue reading →

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2013 Ginza Festival at Midwest Buddhist Temple

Posted on July 10, 2013 by ChicagoAikidoClub

  August 9, 10 and 11, 2013 Midwest Buddhist Temple’s annual celebration of Japanese crafts and culture, the Ginza Holiday is an annual three-day event held the second weekend of August. The Ginza Holiday showcases the cultural heritage of those … Continue reading →

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Obon Odori @ Midwest Buddhist Temple

Posted on June 26, 2013 by ChicagoAikidoClub

7:30pm July 13th – 435 West Menomonee Street, Chicago, Il The Midwest Buddhist Temple is inviting the public to participate in the temple’s Obon Festival, an outdoor Japanese folk dancing festival. It is held each year on the second Saturday in … Continue reading →

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Rice Pounding (Mochi-Tsuki) – December 15th

Posted on December 9, 2012 by ChicagoAikidoClub

Saturday, December 15, 2012 – 8:30 am to 1 pm Legend has it that rabbits make rice cakes (mochi) on the moon. They pound the rice (tsuki) in mortars with mallets. The Midwest Buddhist Temple welcomes the public to participate … Continue reading →

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Body and Mind Seminar

Posted on August 24, 2012 by ChicagoAikidoClub

CONTEMPORARY TIBET AND TIBETAN CULTURE September 22 at the Midwest Buddhist Temple. An all day seminar with Yoga, Chi Energy and meditation. Vegetarian lunch. Celebrate the Fall equinox and the end of summer with this rejuvenating session. 8:30 registration; 9:00 welcome … Continue reading →

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The 57th Annual Ginza Holiday – Aug 10, 11, and 12

Posted on August 2, 2012 by ChicagoAikidoClub

Ginza Holiday presented by the Midwest Buddhist Temple in Chicago’s historic Old Town. Featured in the festival will be ongoing stage performances with the energetic taiko drumming by Ho Etsu Taiko, Twin Cities Kogen Taiko Group and MBT Taiko, the MBT Minyo Troupe, Fujima … Continue reading →

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15 Years of Ho Etsu Taiko

Posted on June 22, 2012 by ChicagoAikidoClub

HO ETSU TAIKO presents ‘HANABI’ Ho Etsu Taiko brings a passionate energy and lively spirit to the rich tradition of taiko drumming. Ho Etsu means ‘a way to spread joy’, and this idea centers our philosophy. We bring a bright, … Continue reading →

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