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

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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

Click on picture to see the collection of photos from the Mochi Making event held on December 27th.

Quick Calendar

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January
 1..... HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!
  7....PBT Board Meeting @ 7pm via ZOOM 
  4.....Monthly Memorial Service @ 10am
  7.....Eaton Fire one-year ago
11....Ho Onko Service @ 10am
        YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/2OSaT4u6Amc​
​ New Year Lunch and Annual Member Meeting
18....Family Service @ 10am
26....Family Service @ 10am
31....Winter Pacific Seminar @ Nishi

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

Honoring our Eaton Fire Committee

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Pasadena Buddhist Temple was awarded a grant from Keiro for 2026 to support our activities we have put in place for our senior sangha and community members. We will continue our quest to enhance their quality of life. Thank you Keiro! 

BCA Dharma Talk Links

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Buddhist Online Events

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Pasadena Buddhist Temple. 1993 Glen Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103.
​ [email protected], (626) 798-4781

April 26 - Service Message - Juseige and Dharma Talk "Earth Week"