Class Information & Schedules
The Pasadena Temple offers classes during the week. Many are led by Rev Gibbs. Others by the members of our Sangha. If you have any questions, please fill in the contact form on this page. Spring classes begin the week of March 18.
Reverend Gibbs is providing the following classes to the members of the Sangha and public. They are free with suggested per class donations of $5 for non-members.
TAI CHI FOR EXERCISE (On Vacation April 16 and 18)
30 minute classes, including warm-up and instruction in the first 13 steps of long-form Tai Chi. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes. Beginners welcome! Afternoon classes will be held in the gym or outdoors in the temple grounds, weather and class-size permitting. Tuesdays (except 2nd Tues of month) and Thursdays at 1:00 pm.
TOPICS IN BUDDHISM (On Vacation April 16 and 18)
Rev. Gibbs will lead classes on Topics in Buddhism, open to all, no prior knowledge of Buddhism is necessary. Each class will consist of a short directed reading that will then be discussed by Rev. Gibbs and the class. Class length is 1 hour. Offered on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm and Thursdays at 10:30 am.
FORMS OF MEDITATION (On Vacation April 16 and 18)
Rev. Gibbs will lead short meditations of varying forms with explanations. Sessions held in the sanctuary. Classes offered on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm and Thursdays at 9:30 am.
TAI CHI FOR EXERCISE (On Vacation April 16 and 18)
30 minute classes, including warm-up and instruction in the first 13 steps of long-form Tai Chi. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes. Beginners welcome! Afternoon classes will be held in the gym or outdoors in the temple grounds, weather and class-size permitting. Tuesdays (except 2nd Tues of month) and Thursdays at 1:00 pm.
TOPICS IN BUDDHISM (On Vacation April 16 and 18)
Rev. Gibbs will lead classes on Topics in Buddhism, open to all, no prior knowledge of Buddhism is necessary. Each class will consist of a short directed reading that will then be discussed by Rev. Gibbs and the class. Class length is 1 hour. Offered on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm and Thursdays at 10:30 am.
FORMS OF MEDITATION (On Vacation April 16 and 18)
Rev. Gibbs will lead short meditations of varying forms with explanations. Sessions held in the sanctuary. Classes offered on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm and Thursdays at 9:30 am.
Japanese for All
8 week Conversation Classes begin March 21
Taught by Mitsuko Hays
March 21 – May 9
Class is for adults at any level. who would like to learn Japanese.
Class is for adults at any level. who would like to learn Japanese.
- Payment will be collected at each class you attend, $10 cash/check (payable to Pasadena Buddhist Temple)
- People who are total beginners will learn basic conversation and some words and phrases in the context of Japanese culture
- People at the intermediate or advanced level will have a chance to explore the language and any questions about the Japanese language will be discussed in the class.
- Classes stand on their own. Join at any time. Please RSVP for classes using the form below.