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.
A Way of Living as a Nembutsu Follower
Delivered by the 25th Monshu (Resident Minister of Hongwanji) Kojun Ohtani
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)
Shinran Shonin's Hymns by Rev. Ryuta Furumoto
Tuesday, 7:00-8:30PM
September 19, 26, October 3, 17, 24 (5 week class: $50)
Contemporary Issues and Jodo Shinshu Perspective by Rimban William Briones
Wednesday, 7:00-8:30PM
September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4 (5 week class: $50)
What Makes You Not a Buddhist by Rev. Masao Kodani
Thursday, September 7, 21, 28, October 5, 19 (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)
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
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
Atomic Bomb Victims Memorial Sunday Dharma Service (open to public)
Date: Sunday, August 6 at 10:00am
Speakers: Rimban William Briones (English), Rev. Kaz Nakata (Japanese)
Followed by Dharma class led by Rimban William Briones
Sunday Dharma Service (open to public)
Date: Sunday, August 13 at 10:00am
Speakers: Rimban William Briones (English), Rev. Kaz Nakata (Japanese)
Followed by Dharma class led by Rimban William Briones
Sunday Dharma Service (open to public)
Date: Sunday, August 20 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, August 27 at 10:00am
Speakers: Rev. Koho Takata (English), Rev. Kaz Nakata (Japanese)
Followed by Dharma class led by Rev. Koho Takata
