Nishi Hongwanji L.A. 浄土真宗本願寺派(西本願寺) 羅府別院
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
Message on the Separation of Parents and Children at the U.S. Border
We all wish to see an immediate end to the cruel separation of children from their parents at the southern border of the United States. We are overwhelmed with feelings of profound sorrow and concern.
Our founder Shinran Shonin was guided by deep self-reflection. Following his example, let us realize that everything that happens in our human society is actually caused by us directly or indirectly. We should recognize the responsibility each of us has in the causes of and solutions to our problems. We sincerely want the suffering caused by inhumane actions to stop and for all of us live harmoniously and peacefully.
As Buddhists, we should strive to create a world of kindness to all beings by listening to the Compassionate Call from the World of Nirvana, the realm in which there is no separation between self and other; the True and Real Home for all.
Rev. Kodo Umezu
Bishop, Buddhist Churches of America
DHARMA CENTER presents DHARMA GATHERING
2018 FALL (September to November)
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, July 22 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, July 29 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 Dharma Service (open to public)
Date: Sunday, August 5 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, August 12 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, August 19 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, August 26 at 10:00am
Speakers: Rimban William Briones (English), Rev. Kaz Nakata (Japanese)
Followed by Dharma class led by Rimban William Briones
