Midwest Buddhist Temple - Discover the joy of living and the significance of birth

*Updated: Monday, 23-Jan-2012 13:31:21 EST

	Buddhism 101 An introduction to general Buddhism and Shin Buddhism Rev. Ron Miyamura (sensei)
Any student of Buddhism should come with a “beginner’s mind” so that we can all learn and experience the profound Teaching of the Buddha. All are welcome. $20 non-members / $10 members Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1

Buddhism class

EFFECTIVE DECISION MAKING: A MINDFUL PERSPECTIVE
Dr. Manuel Silverman, clinical psychologist

New class New time New Year

In this 6 week workshop, we will explore current aspects of modern psychotherapy with the use of mindfulness and the Dharma wheel. Using a Decision Therapy model as a guide, we will explore and implement a decision making process that works. We will all gain in self-awareness and those elements in each of us that makes up our own unique personal style of decision making. Continued practice of the principles of this workshop will assist individuals in the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle and active, productive decision making.

$10 per class non-members / $5 per class members
$60 non-members / $30 members
Thursdays, 12 - 2 pm
Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23

New class

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Photo credit: Athitha Kongsup

Am I listening?
Dharma-listening as a Path to Awakening
Shirleen Kajiwara, Bright Dawn Lay Minister

The need to control, fix and/or “keep busy” can fill one’s life with anxiety. Learning to listen receptively can relax the urge to fidget and ease one’s discomfort with stillness, uncovering a natural state of gratitude.

Weekly sessions will include general guidelines for and direct experience with receptive listening and gratitude expression following Shin Buddhist traditions. Come listen to the Dharma (teachings or universal truths) and cultivate receptivity in the same way warm weather and water soften winter-hardened soil.

First class free
$10 per class non-members / $5 per class members
Thursdays, 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm
starting on Jan 19

The Dharma Discussion Group
The Dharma discussion group is a regularly scheduled Sunday after service meeting for those aware of the Dharma in their lives. Any topic can be discussed and they range from personal issues to international concerns. The context for discussion is Shin Buddhism. You are invited for lively conversation and awareness. See you right after service Sunday. Bring your coffee. We meet in the library.

Resumes Sunday, January 8

February 2012 movie

Yagyu Secret Scrolls, Part 2
in Japanese with English subtitles

Sequel to the Japanese epic, Yagyu Secret Scrolls - The Yagyu Bugeicho scrolls, kept in three separate households, could bring war to 17th-century Japan and ruin to the Yagyu family if they are put together. The Ryuzoji clan, led by Princess Yuhime, steals one of the scrolls, and the Yagyus send Jubei, their eldest son, to retrieve it. A competing clan assigns Master Ninja Tasaburo and his brother Senshiro to find two of the three scrolls, but during a struggle for its possession, the stolen scroll is torn in half by the brothers. The part two, Senshiro continues his mission, while Tasaburo stays behind with Princess Yuhime.

For most viewers, it is not necessary to see part 1 to understand part 2.

Saturday, February 11 – 1 pm in the Social Hall
Free admission
Popcorn and snacks will be served
Please RSVP if you plan to attend so we know how many chairs to setup.
call (312) 943-7801 or email the office