We are open to for painting on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am - 1pm.

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Miki Yokoyama 
Our Community Mural Artist

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Working with Miki Yokoyama....she did a painting workshop for Dharma School in November, 2025

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Grateful for Keiro for their continued support and generosity

Beginning on February 1st, the community came out to start coloring in the mural

Join us on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 10am-1pm

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Featured in Local News Articles

PASADENA NOW: https://pasadenanow.com/main/pasadena-temple-commissions-artist-who-lost-her-work-in-the-eaton-fire-to-lead-community-mural

Rafu Shimpo: ​https://rafu.com/2026/02/pasadena-buddhist-temple-mural-project-to-provide-healing-and-hope/

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Gallery of Mural Progress

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January 2026:
The primer paint was applied first
​Her design was traced with a pencil, using a projector at night 
Penciled lines were traced with black paint following days

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Feb. 1st, Sunday:  Kick-Off Day!
Collaborative work began with all the community members, including
the fire survivors, the Dharma School children, LTSC and Keiro representatives 

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Feb. 3rd, Tuesday: Thank you SOGS for putting up the tents!
Members of Sumire-kai joined
Resourceful info for rebuilding provided by LTSC

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Feb. 5th, Thursday: More colors added
A reporter from Rafu Shimpo joined

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Feb. 7th, Saturday: Getting Very Lively
PBT getting painted by our hardworking president, Jeannie!

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Feb. 8th, Sunday: Reunion and Reconnection

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February 10th, Tuesday: More Love and Care

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February 12th, Thursday: Overcoming  Unexpected