We have resumed services in the hondo. Masks and proof of vaccination required. Please do not attend if you are feeling ill. Services will also be live-streamed on our website and YouTube channel. Please stay safe and healthy.
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. Gibbs has been our resident minister since January 1, 2014.
BCA Dharma Talk LinksThese 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.
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Office Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 9am-5pm
Upcoming Events
January
22 - Family Service 27 - Invisible TeaHouse Lecture Series #3 @ 6:30 pm 28 - So Dist. Winter Pacific Seminar 9 - 12pm 29 - Family Service @ 10 am in person & online 29 - BWA Meeting @ 11 am in person & Zoom 31 - Origami with Lisa via ZOOM February 1 - PBT Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM 5 - Monthly Memorial Service (Shotsuki Hoyo) @ 10am BWA Installation Service & Annual Luncheon at Gaucho Grill 10 - SDCBCA Meeting @ 7:00pm via ZOOM 12 - Family Service & Lady Kujo Service hosted by BWA 16 - BWA Panda Fundraiser - Fundraiser Code #912270 17-19 National BCA Council Meeting, Coast District or ZOOM 18 - SDDSTL Mini Workshop at Venice BT 19 - Nirvana Day & Pet Memorial Service @ 10am 22 - SDCBCA Conference Meeting @ 7:30pm 23 - Panda fundraiser for BCA & IBS - Fundraise code #911232 24-25 National Council Meeting, Coast & Zoom (all day) 26 - No Service at Pasadena View NCM Eitaikyo service via ZOOM 
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