Welcome to the Pasadena Buddhist Temple Shinran Shonin, Founder of Jodo Shinshu
We are a Sangha (community) for those seeking to learn and follow the Dharma (teachings) of the Buddha. The Pasadena Buddhist Temple belongs to the Jodo Shinshu tradition of Buddhism. Shin Buddhism offers a path through the chaos of our lives and the world that embraces all and forsakes none. 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 (Sakai Hall), 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.
Rev. Gregory Gibbs has been our resident minister since January 1, 2014. The Temple is located at 1993 Glen Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103. Temple Phone: (626) 798-4781 |
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Junior YBA thanks all that donated items to their Ronald McDonald House collection.
Mochi Making on Dec. 22nd! YUMMMM!
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Eaton Fire Update
Eaton Fire Sangha Support Fund
We have begun the process of contacting all of our members and are sad to report that several members have lost their home or business or are evacuated. We have started the PBT Eaton Sangha Support Fund to provide emergency assistance to members who have suffered losses due to the fire. This is a short-term fund drive with an end date of February 14, 2025 for fund-raising and distribution of funds. If we find that repairs to the temple are more extensive than appears, we will launch a second fund-raiser. This fund is primarily to help people. Use the button below to make a donation. Instructions for sending a check donation is detailed there too.
January 11 update: Our temple Evacuation status has changed from red to yellow. We will be organizing donation drives of physical goods once it is confirmed that it is safe to enter the campus for all.
Jan. 10:
PBT sends out our heartfelt thought to our Sangha members and neighbors that lost their homes in the horrific fire that came through Altadena. Our beautiful Temple is OK, just a little bit scorched. Our Temple was fortunate to have wonderful neighbors that noticed that there was smoke rising from the Hondo and climbed the fence to dowse the hondo roof and garden area. We had items that had been burned but the damage was minimal.
We will be organizing fund raisers to help our families that lost everything get started up again.
NO Service this Sunday at Pasadena, but you can view the San Fernando service via ZOOM.
IF you ordered an Obento, they can be picked up at the Pasadena Nikkei Senior room in the PJCI building, 595 Lincoln Ave., across the street from the Post Office. Pre-Ordered bentos will be distributed from 11:15-Noon. Any bentos NOT picked up by noon will be donated. Call 562-305-6018 if you have any questions.
Jan. 10:
PBT sends out our heartfelt thought to our Sangha members and neighbors that lost their homes in the horrific fire that came through Altadena. Our beautiful Temple is OK, just a little bit scorched. Our Temple was fortunate to have wonderful neighbors that noticed that there was smoke rising from the Hondo and climbed the fence to dowse the hondo roof and garden area. We had items that had been burned but the damage was minimal.
We will be organizing fund raisers to help our families that lost everything get started up again.
NO Service this Sunday at Pasadena, but you can view the San Fernando service via ZOOM.
IF you ordered an Obento, they can be picked up at the Pasadena Nikkei Senior room in the PJCI building, 595 Lincoln Ave., across the street from the Post Office. Pre-Ordered bentos will be distributed from 11:15-Noon. Any bentos NOT picked up by noon will be donated. Call 562-305-6018 if you have any questions.
January 9. SOGs, Rev. Gibbs and Lori Hatakeyama return to check on temple. photo credit: Kyoko Gibbs
Quick Calendar
DECEMBER
22 & 29 - TEMPLE CLOSED, NO SERVICE
31 Joya-E (Welcome in the New Year), 6 pm
JANUARY 2025
1 - Happy New Year!
5 - Monthly Memorial (Shotsuki Hoyo) Svc @ 10am youtube.com/live/b50ajNICs-w
12 - Hoonko Service @ 10am ---- Cancelled
Annual General Meeting & New Year Luncheon - Postponed
NY Bento pick-up at PJCI
19 - Hoonko Service @ 10am
20 - Origami with Lisa via ZOOM
25 - Winter Pacific Seminar at OCBC
26 - Family Service @ 10am
FEBRUARY
2 Monthly Memorial (Shotsuki Hoyo) Service @ 10am
5 - PBT Board Meeting @ 7PM via ZOOM
9 - Family Service @ 10am
16 - Nirvana Day & Pet Memorial Service @ 10am
23 - Family Service @ 10am
National Council Meeting via ZOOM 2/28 - 3/2
22 & 29 - TEMPLE CLOSED, NO SERVICE
31 Joya-E (Welcome in the New Year), 6 pm
JANUARY 2025
1 - Happy New Year!
5 - Monthly Memorial (Shotsuki Hoyo) Svc @ 10am youtube.com/live/b50ajNICs-w
12 - Hoonko Service @ 10am ---- Cancelled
Annual General Meeting & New Year Luncheon - Postponed
NY Bento pick-up at PJCI
19 - Hoonko Service @ 10am
20 - Origami with Lisa via ZOOM
25 - Winter Pacific Seminar at OCBC
26 - Family Service @ 10am
FEBRUARY
2 Monthly Memorial (Shotsuki Hoyo) Service @ 10am
5 - PBT Board Meeting @ 7PM via ZOOM
9 - Family Service @ 10am
16 - Nirvana Day & Pet Memorial Service @ 10am
23 - Family Service @ 10am
National Council Meeting via ZOOM 2/28 - 3/2
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