Pasadena Buddhist Temple

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: Tues, Wed, Thurs 9am-5pm
Sensei will be on vacation from August 7th - Sept 1, but you can still reach him on his cell phone if needed.

Donations

OSEIBO DONATIONS

Oseibo in Japan is traditionally a time to express gratitude and thanks by giving small gifts to those that supported them during the year. We will have an Oseibo Service and lunch on December 15 to acknowledge the time and effort Rev. Gregory Gibbs and others dedicate each week to our Sangha. We also have many volunteers who unselfishly give up their own time to maintain the grounds and buildings, work with our Sunday School and Youth Groups. We wish to recognize and give thanks to our volunteers as well.

If you would like to express your appreciation through an Oseibo gift, please consider making a gift online or download the Oseibo form and mail with check to Pasadena Buddhist Temple, 1993 Glen Avenue, Pasadena 91103. Thank you.

Oseibo Donation

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Dharma School See's Candy Fundraiser
Order Pick-up: Dec. 8, 9 am - noon

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Seminars, Conferences, Services

Quick Calendar

Shotsuki Service will be on Dec. 8

2024

DECEMBER
   1 Family Service
1 BWA Kamaboko Sale orders due
4 Board of Directors Meeting, 7:00 pm
   5 BWA Panda Express Fundraiser, 11 am - 9 pm www.community-fundraiser.com/virtual-fundraiser/events/promotions/1a8f67bf-a4a2-9d41-7614-3decc4696105/en/landing
8 Shotsuki Hoyo Service, Bodhi Day, 10 am
8 Dharma School See's Candy pick-up
   14 Temple General Clean-up, 9 - noon
   15 Oseibo Service, 10 am & celebration
15 BWA Kamaboko sale pick-up, noon - 1:30 pm
15 Dharma School Dana Project Donations due
22 & 29 - NO TEMPLE SERVICE
   31 Joya-E, 6 pm

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