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 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

Thank you for supporting our temple with your ticket purchase.

Donations

Quick Calendar

April
4............Sakura Silent Auction begins online at noon
5............Shotsuki Hoyo Monthly Memorial Service @ 10am
New link: https://youtube.com/live/kmY132NJnlU
   Dharma School Spring EGG HUNT!
10..........BWA Chirashi Ingredient Prep at 10am. Brink your knife.
11..........CPR First Aide Class 9-11 in Classroom
   BWA Chirashi Prep at 1:00pm
12..........HANAMATSURI SERVICE - 10 am
Dr. Thomas Calobrisi, IBS Professor will be guest speaker
  YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/live/GFUTMcMjbtA
8:30AM - Decorate the hanamido
   8:30 AM - BWA Prepare the chirashi otoki
18..........Pasadena Magic Temple Show, 4:00 - 8:00 pm
18..........Sakura Silent Auction ends at 6:00 pm

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

2026 SOG T-Shirts! Pre-Order Now!

Our Sons of Gardeners (SOG) group of temple volunteers present their 2026 SOG T-shirt "Tribute to the Dodgers". Available by Pre-Order only. Download the order form and send to SOG c/o Pasadena Buddhist Temple.

Photo Diary on Mural Page

Tyron Hampton, City Councilman, stopped by last week to paint.

Glenn Inanaga, BCA President Elect stopped by to paint.

Rev John Iwohara, Gardena Buddhist Temple came to help out with his daughter.

t_shirt_order_form_dodger_2026.pdf
File Size:	348 kb
File Type:	pdf

Download File

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

Study Buddhism Online EVERYDAY BUDDHIST
Learn more about Shin Buddhist fundamentals, thought and practice; and how they apply to your everyday life. Our Buddhist Course Pathway is 40+ courses taught by certified Buddhist Ministers, curated for step-by-step learning. Designed for new seekers or long-term practitioners maintaining a beginner’s mind. Everyday Buddhist offers a Guest Speaker Series and a free weekly Blog.

Visit EVERYDAY BUDDHIST for more details. Every time a Sangha member or temple friend subscribes, our temple receives a donation from Everyday Buddhist.