Nichiren Shu Sangha of Chicago

09/01/2026

Welcome to September at Nichiren Shu Buddhist Sangha of Chicago!

This month we prepare for the Autumn Equinox with Ohigan Service! We will also have our Quarterly “Go For It!” which is our Sangha meeting and idea exchange and social gathering. This month we will feature a movie night! It’s a busy month of reflection, practice, and preparation for cooler quieter months ahead. It’s a great time to learn more about what we do and participate in Sangha if you have never visited before.

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08/03/2026

Hello August!

Join us this month for group meditation, chanting, and purification service. All our community programming is free and open to the public and our practices are rooted in the Nichiren Shu Buddhist school in which we are from. Beginner Meditators and those interested in learning more about Buddhism are encouraged to attend!

This month at the world famous Movement on Montrose :

🪷 Sun. August 9: Matsubagayatsu + Purification Service with Rev. Igarashi.

🪷 Tues. August 25: Community Shodaigyo Meditation

*** Monthly Buddhist Service this month we will meet on the second Sunday instead of the usual Third Sunday. In Studio 3!

See you and your journey towards inner peace there

07/13/2026

The latest newsletter from our sangha. Give it a read!

07/06/2026

05/31/2026

Welcome to June

This month we continue building foundations of peace and intentions of support. Join us for Traditional Buddhist Service with our Minister and end of month Community Meditation. Join our Sangha to learn more about Buddhism and the practices that can help guide us toward enlightenment.

05/01/2026

This month we reflect on the exile of Nichiren Shonin to Izu. We welcome you to join our growing community and discover how the practices of Buddhism may provide benefit in your life.

Our events are free and open to the public.

04/14/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out to hike pick up trash in our local forest preserve. Buddhism in action; Namu myoho renge kyo!

04/07/2026

We hope to see you there!

04/03/2026

Come join us next Saturday to put those paramitas into action. Community, care, collective liberation 💪🏻

04/01/2026

Six Paramitas

“Paramita” which is a Sanskrit term which translates to “go to the other shore (of the Sanzu River), are Six practices to help guide us toward Enlightenment.