
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 for Hearing the Teaching
2018 SPRING (April to June)
Reason to Live the Shin Buddhist Way of Life Rev. Koho Takata
Monday, 6:30-8:00PM: April 16, 23, 30, May 14, 21
The Basic Teaching of Buddhism Rev. Ryuta Furumoto
Tuesday, 7:00-8:30PM: April 17, 24, May 1, 15, 22
Contemporary Issues and Jodo Shinshu Perspective Rev. William Briones
Wednesday, 7:00-8:30PM: April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2
法座 (Class taught in Japanese) Rev. Yoshiko Miyaji
Saturday, 10:00-11:30AM:
『浄土と念仏』April 28, 『蓮如さま1』May 26, 『蓮如さま2』June 23
Saturday,10:00-11:30AM: May 5, 12, 19, June 2, 9
Need Register to attend the Dharma Gathering. For more information, please contact Dharma Center at NishiDharmaCenter@gmail.com
Upcoming Events | Calendar
Sunday Dharma Service (open to public)
Date: Sunday, April 29 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, May 6 at 10:00am
Speakers: Rimban William Briones (English), Rev. Koho Takata (Japanese)
Followed by Dharma class led by Rimban William Briones
Mother's Day Sunday Dharma Service (open to public)
Date: Sunday, May 13 at 10:00am
Speakers: Rimban William Briones (English), Rev. Kaz Nakata (Japanese)
Followed by Dharma class led by Rimban William Briones
Gotane (Birth of Shinran Shonin) Dharma Service (open to public)
Date: Sunday, May 20 at 10:00am
Speakers: Rev. Mas Kodani (English), Rev. Tesshi Aoyama (Japanese)