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.

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

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 60th anniversary in 2018. 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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Seminars, Conferences, Services

Quick Calendar

July
12....Hatsubon & Obon Service @ 10am
Guest speaker is Bishop Marvin Harada and his friend Freddy
YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/Q2JIjo_teUQ
Add your name to the Hope & Healing mural
14.....Obon Dance Practice 7-8 pm
16......Obon Dance Practice 7-8 pm
Obon set-up outside, please volunteer
17.....Obon Food Prep and set-up
18.....OBON FESTIVAL - All hands on deck!

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

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