Nishi Hongwanji L.A.
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.
DHARMA CENTER presents Dharma Classes
Fall 2017 (September to November)
Reason to Live the Shin Buddhist Way of Life by Rev. Koho Takata
Monday, 6:30-8:00PM
September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23 (5 week class: $50)
蓮如上人と御一代記聞書 Rennyo Shonin (Class taught in Japanese) by Rev. George Matsubayashi
Saturday, 10:00-11:30AM
September 9, October 14, November 11 (3 week class: $30)
The Aim of These Lectures: Explaining Shin Buddhism in the Simplest Way Possible by Rev. Tetsuo Unno
Saturday, 10:00-11:30AM
September 23, 30, October 14, 21, November 4 (5 week class: $50)
For more information, please contact Dharma Center at nishidharmacenter@gmail.com
Upcoming Events | Calendar
Hatsubon (First Obon) Dharma Memorial Service
Date: Saturday, July 1 at 10:00am & 1:00pm
Speakers for 10am: Rimban William Briones (English), Rev. Koho Takata (Japanese)
Speakers for 1pm: Rimban William Briones (English), Rev. Kaz Nakata (Japanese)
Sunday Dharma Service (open to public)
Date: Sunday, July 2 at 10:00am
Speakers: Rimban William Briones (English), Rev. Koho Takata (Japanese)
Followed by Dharma class led by Rimban William Briones
Independence Day (Office Close)
Date: Tuesday, July 4
Obon Carnival (open to public)
Saturday, July 8 from 2:00pm to 10:00pm
Sunday, July 9 from 2:00pm to 8:30pm
Obon Services (open to public)
Date: Sunday, July 16
Time & Location:
Evergreen Cemetery at 9:00am
Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple at 10:00am
Speaker: Rev. Hiroshi Abiko (English & Japanese)
Nishi Hongwanji Nokotsudo at 11:30am
Sunday Dharma Service (open to public)
Date: Sunday, July 23 at 10:00am
Speakers: Rimban William Briones (English), Rev. Koho Takata (Japanese)
Followed by Dharma class led by Rimban William Briones
Sunday Dharma Service (open to public)
Date: Sunday, July 30 at 10:00am
Speakers: Rimban William Briones (English), Rev. Kaz Nakata (Japanese)
Followed by Dharma class led by Rimban William Briones
