Pasadena Buddhist Temple

The Pasadena Buddhist Temple welcomes everyone and anyone who would like to learn more about the Buddha's message of compassion, inclusion and being caring and mindful of others.

Temple and Parsonage Fire Recovery Fund

Glimpse of our Sangha....at work and at play...

In Gratitude to all the Bruin and Temple volunteers that helped us move back inside!

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

Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursdays from 9am-5pm.
Sensei can be reached on his cell phone outside of office hours if needed.

Fire Recovery Update • 10/21/2025

Many thanks to everyone who has supported our Fire Recovery Fund. We are slowly moving back into the classrooms and restocking all the items that had been moved during the clean-up. Services are held each Sunday, in person. Please check the calendar for upcoming events. Due to the additional costs of the clean-up the Temple will be hosting a variety of fundraisers this upcoming year. We hope you will be able to continue your support you have been giving us.

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Buddhist Online Events

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Seminars, Conferences, Services

Quick Calendar

October
25.....So. District Buddhist Conference at San Fernando BT
26.....PBT Family and Halloween Party
BWA Meeting @ 8:30 am
27.....Origami with Lisa @ 9:30 via Zoom or at Temple
29.....PNS tour of Nuccio's Nursery
30.....Pasadena BWA hosts PNS for a Hawaiian Lunch, a Technology Hour presented by Keiro plus a Magic Show featuring Bill Yamane....RSVP [email protected]
November
1..... Jr YBA Jam Session at Vista Buddhist Temple
2......Monthly Memorial Service @ 10am
CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS - FALL BACK ONE-HOUR

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