Welcome to the Pasadena Buddhist Temple

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 The Pasadena Buddhist Temple belongs to the Jodo Shinshu tradition of Buddhism. Our national organization is the Buddhist Churches of America, headquartered in San Francisco, California. Our temple was established in 1948, and incorporated in 1956. The temple and classrooms were completed in 1958. The annex, which is used by the PJAA Bruins organization to conduct basketball practices, was constructed in 1962. We celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2008. We welcome all to come and learn about the Buddha Dharma.

Reverend Lee Rosenthal is our resident minister. (626)798-4781
Reverend Tetsuo Unno is our Japanese speaking minister.

Family services are held each Sunday. Service begins at 10:00 am and is followed by separate a English speaking Discussion Group and a Japanese language Dharma Talk. Dharma School meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month following Sunday Service.  Sangha Teens and Jr. YBA meet monthly.

The Temple is located at 1993 Glen Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103.
Phone: (626) 798-4781
Office Hours: 9am-5pm. Closed Wednesday and Thursday.

Obon July 13 & 14
Dance Practice Begins June 18th

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Obon season is here! Julie Toyama and Sandy Watson will be back as our odori senseis again this year. 
Practice begins June 18th and will be held every Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7-8PM in the temple parking lot (except on July 4th holiday).
So pull out your getas and join us for some great exercise and fun!

Culinary Classes 

Culinary Classes are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month.  Donation is $15. Eat what you cook!  Our instructor is Mrs. Hitomi Hashimoto. The next class will be held on Tuesday, May 14th. On the menu is Chicken Kara-age, Takenoko gohan and Miso shiru.  RSVP to Yukie Okazaki or Misa Morihiro.  

New Cookbook! Heritage of Japan, Vol. 3

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Volume 3 of the popular Heritage of Japan, Favorite Recipes Cookbook was published July, 2011. It’s been 30 years since BWA published our last cookbook and we are proud to present our latest edition, filled with over 400 family favorite recipes from all generations of our temple. Book stand included with book.  Order your copy today. A perfect gift for the holidays, birthdays and weddings. Pick-up or delivery.
For more information, contact Lynne Ozawa, 818-790-7049
Downloadable Order Form

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Upcoming Events

BWA MONTHLY FUNRAISER - MAY 22

This month the BWA invites you to join them at Marie Callendar's restaurant in Arcadia (820 South Baldwin Avenue) anytime from 7 am to 10 pm for the easiest fundraiser ever.  Just bring the flyer and either eat-in or take-out.  And there's always room for pie.  BWA will receive 20% of the flyer receipts.  

BWA Father's Day Chirashi Fundraiser

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June 16th is Father's Day! Let the BWA prepare delicious chirashi to serve to the family. 
Pre-orders are due by June 11th. 
Click on picture to go to the order form.

2013 Big Pot Drawing Tickets

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The temple will only sell 200 tickets at $100 each. A ticket will be selected at the monthly board meetings and the monthly winner (from January - November) will win $500! Not only do they get the money, their ticket will be tossed back into the ticket bin and this same ticket can be selected another month! In December, the winner will get $2000!
So, contact Gerry Ito or Shelley Shinmoto for your tickets. They will be going fast!