Welcome to your "home", L.A. "Nishi" Betsuin
We are a Jodo Shinshu Pure Land Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles.
You can be a part of our "Nishi" community seeking Buddhism, community, friendship, and local events.
Our community is focused on Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.
In Gassho
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IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT OBON CARNIVAL
Due to recent protest activity in DTLA and Little Tokyo near Nishi, our Obon Committee has decided to adjust our plans for the safety of all attendees. While no protest is expected during our
Obon weekend and past activity has stayed west of us, we are proceeding with the following precautions:
- One day only: Sunday, July 13, 12 noon – 6:00 p.m.
- Food will be sold in the kaikan (gym) from noon until sold out
- Dining available in the kaikan, plus entertainment by Taiko Ichiza and ABAsonics
- Obon dancing begins at 3:30 p.m. in the West Lot where odori usually occurs
- When you visit the Obon, walk in through the Vignes Street gate, then proceed to the entrance to the Obon area at the West Lot gate
- Limited parking available in the Temple’s North Lot – entrance on Vignes Street
In Gassho