THERE WILL BE NO SUNDAY SERVICE AT THE TEMPLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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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. We are grateful for the presence of Reverend Tetsuo Unno, who has been with us for over 40-years. He conducts service and gives the dharma talk the second Sunday of each month. Family services are held each Sunday. Service begins at 10:00 am and is followed by a separate English speaking Discussion Group. Reverend Tetsuo Unno conducts service on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Dharma School meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month following Sunday Service. Sangha Teens and Jr. YBA meet monthly. Monthly Memorial service is conducted the first Sunday of each month in conjunction with the family service.
2020 Opportunity Drawing Tickets
The temple will only sell 300 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!
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Calendar RemindersTEMPLE 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.
April 5..............CANCELLED Memorial Service, Shotsuki Hoyo 12............CANCELLED, Hanamatsuri Service 19............CANCELLED, Family Service, 10am 26............CANCELLED, Family Service, 10 am Sukiyaki Dinner PostponedRegretfully, we are postponing our Annual Sukiyaki Dinner due to concerns for the health of our community in the face of the uncertain threats posed by the COVID-19 virus. We will be in touch with everyone who pre-paid and reserved a spot in the next few days. Thank you for your support and patience. Please stay healthy. Gassho.
Spring Class Vacation DatesRev. Gibbs will be on vacation March 24 to 26. His classes on March 24 and 26 will be cancelled. Thank you for your patience.
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We have earned almost $400 from YOUR shopping. Keep up the good work! It's any easy fundraiser for the temple.