Pasadena Buddhist Temple

Temple Grounds are currently closed. Office Hours are: Tues, Wed, Thurs 9am-5pm
Call (626)798-4781 when you come to the gate.

Welcome to the Pasadena Buddhist Temple

Shinran Shonin, Founder of Jodo Shinshu

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 (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. Gibbs has been our resident minister since January 1, 2014.

The Temple is located at 1993 Glen Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103.
Phone: (626) 798-4781

Other Donations or Membership

THERE WILL BE NO "in-person" SUNDAY SERVICE AT THE TEMPLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Thanks to everyone who has been sending donations to our temple. We are very grateful for your support.

2021 Opportunity Tickets

The temple will only sell 275 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 2-winners will get $1000! Board members have tickets to sell for $100 each. Contact Jeannie Toshima, Gerry Ito or Shelley Shinmoto to support our Temple!
See a list of all the winners on the Fundraising Page.

Discover Nikkei features an article on our own,
"Lefty" Robert Kikkawa.

Calendar Reminders

TEMPLE IS CLOSED. But if you need to talk to Rev. Gibbs, leave a message on the temple phone and he will get back to you or email him.

All services are online - Sunday Service Page
****Preceded by ZOOM Sangha social room at 9:45 each Sunday.
February
28.....No Service - National Council Eitaikyo Memorial Service (this is on YouTube, just click at 10am to attend)
March
3..... PBT Board Meeting via ZOOM
7......Shotsuki Monthly Memorial Service
14....Family Service
21....Spring Ohigan Service
Mochigashi (manju) pick-up 11:00-11:30. Pre-order only
28....Family Service

Spring Ohigan Mochigashi Sale

We will be selling twin packs of Mochigashi from Fugetsudo for Ohigan this year. One piece will be OHAGI with smooth an, the other piece will be a surprise. Cost is $3.50 and pick-up/delivery will be March 21 from 11:00-11:30am.

Reserve Mochigashi

BCA Dharma Talk Links

These are links to the other temples in BCA that have streaming or recorded services or dharma messages. Available 24/7 hear talks from all temples in BCA.

BCA Dharma Links

Buddhist Online Events

Click on event to view upcoming BCA, CBE (Center for Buddhist Education), IBS (Institute of Buddhist Studies) and other BCA temple seminars, lectures, special events and service flyers and register for free.

Seminars, Conferences, Services

COVID-19 Temple Revenue Fund

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Sign-up on AmazonSmile and PBT will get a small donation from your purchase! It's Easy!
Step 1: Log in to your Amazon account through smile.amazon.com
Step 2: Select Pasadena Buddhist Church as your charitable organization
Step 3: Shop smile.amazon.com all year long and help temple raise funds!

We have earned almost $1000 from YOUR shopping. Keep up the good work! It's any easy fundraiser for the temple.

If you would like assistance with meals, grocery shopping or prescription pick-ups, please contact Jeannie Toshima. Please don't hesitate to ask for help!

PBT Purple Face masks....$5 each for members, $10 for non-members. Soft jersey inside and polyester & cotton water proof outside.