
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
DHARMA CENTER presents DHARMA GATHERING
2020 WINTER (January to March)
Faith and Shinjin by Rev. Masao Kodani
Monday, 7:00-8:30PM: January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3
Tannisho - A Record in Lament of Divergences - by Rev. Koho Takata
Monday, 6:30-8:00PM: February 10, 17, 24, March 2, 9
The Basic Teaching of Jodo Shinshu by Rev. Ryuta Furumoto
Tuesday, 7:00-8:30PM: January 7, 21, 28, February 4, 11
Contemporary Issues and Jodo Shinshu Perspective by Rev. William Briones
Wednesday, 7:00-8:30PM: September 11, 18, 25, October 9, 16
蓮如上人の『御一代記聞書』に聞く by Rev. Nobuo Miyaji
Saturday, 10:00-11:30AM: January 18, February 29, March 28
Need to Register to attend the Dharma Gathering. For more information, please contact Dharma Center at NishiDharmaCenter@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
Dharma Service (open to public)
Date: Sunday, December 15 at 10:00am
Speakers: Rimban William Briones (English), Rev. Koho Takata (Japanese)
Followed by Dharma Session by Rev. William Briones
Dharma Service (open to public)
Date: Sunday, December 22 at 10:00am
Speakers: Rimban William Briones (English), Rev. Koho Takata (Japanese)
Followed by Dharma Session by Rev. William Briones
Temple Close for Holiday
Date: December 24 & 25
Dharma Service (open to public)
Date: Sunday, December 29 at 10:00am
Speakers: Rimban William Briones (English), Rev. Koho Takata (Japanese)
Followed by Dharma Session by Rev. William Briones
Year-End Dharma Service (open to public)
Date: Tuesday, December 31 at 6:00pm
Speakers: Rimban William Briones (English), Rev. Koho Takata (Japanese)
New Year's Day Dharma Service (open to public)
Date: Wednesday, January 1 at 10:00am
Speakers: Rimban William Briones (English), Rev. Koho Takata (Japanese)
Temple Close for New Year's Day
Date: January 2
Dharma Service (open to public)
Date: Sunday, January 5 at 10:00am
Speakers: Rimban William Briones (English), Rev. Koho Takata (Japanese)
Followed by Dharma Session by Rev. William Briones
Hoonko (Shinran Shonin's Memorial) Seminar (need registration)
Date: Saturday, Janaury 11 from 9:00am to 3:00pm
Theme: "Buddha's Wish: Vow of All Buddhas Saying the Name"
Speakers: Rev. Nobuo Miyaji & Rev. Nobuo Haneda (English & Japanese)
Hoonko (Shinran Shonin's Memorial) Dharma Service (open to public)
Date: Sunday, January 12 at 10:00am
Speakers: Rev. Nobuo Haneda (English), Rev. Nobuo Miyaji (Japanese)