The Nishi Hongwanji Los Angeles Betsuin has been serving Southern California since 1905. It belongs to the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha, one of the largest denominations of the Pure Land stream of Mahayana Buddhism. As a Betsuin, our temple is a direct branch of Nishi Hongwanji-ha in Kyoto, Japan. It is also one of 62 temples affiliated with Nishi Hongwanji in the mainland United States.

A Way of Living as a Nembutsu Follower

Delivered by the 25th Monshu (Resident Minister of Hongwanji) Kojun Ohtani

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DHARMA CENTER presents              DHARMA GATHERING

2018 FALL (September to November)

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Reason to Live the Shin Buddhist Way of Life Rev. Koho Takata

Monday, 6:30-8:00PM: October 8, 15, 22, November 5, 12 

 

The Basic Teaching of Buddhism Rev. Ryuta Furumoto

Tuesday, 7:00-8:30PM: September 18, 25, October 2, 16, 23

 

Contemporary Issues and Jodo Shinshu Perspective Rev. William Briones

Wednesday, 7:00-8:30PM: September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3 

 

法座 『親鸞の覚悟』 (Class taught in Japanese) Rev. Nobuo Miyaji

Saturday, 10:00-11:30AM: 『就活ー婚活ー終活』September 29,

『すわっておれない阿弥陀さま』October 27, 『’０’は仏教から』November 10

  

Turning, Once Again, to Shinran Shonin and His Great Myokonin Disciples Rev. Tetsuo Unno

Saturday, 10:00-11:30AM: September 29, October 13, 27, November 3, 10

 

Need Register to attend the Dharma Gathering. For more information, please contact Dharma Center at NishiDharmaCenter@gmail.com 

Upcoming Events   |   Calendar

 

Dharma Service (open to public)

Date: Sunday, August 26 at 10:00am

Speakers: Rimban William Briones (English), Rev. Kaz Nakata (Japanese)

Followed by Dharma class led by Rimban William Briones

 

Dharma Service (open to public)

Date: Sunday, September 2 at 10:00am

Speakers: Rimban William Briones (English), Rev. Koho Takata (Japanese)

Followed by Dharma class led by Rimban William Briones

 

Dharma Service (open to public)

Date: Sunday, September 9 at 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm

Tomoshie (Hearing the Teaching through Shadow graphs)

 

Fall Higan Dharma Seminar (open to public, need registration)

Date: Saturday, September 15 from 9am to 3pm

Theme: "Life of Awakening: Perfect Peace"

Speakers: Rev. Kiyo Kuwahara, Rev. Mutsumi Wondra

Registration: $15.00 (including lunch and refreshments)

 

Fall Higan Dharma Service (open to public)

Date: Sunday, September 16 at 10:00am

Speakers: Rev. Kiyo Kuwahara (English), Rev. Mutsumi Wondra (Japanese)