Activity

Boy Scout Troop 738

Nishi Boy Scout Troop 738 invites boys 11-17 years of age to experience new and exciting things. In any given year activities that are offered include rock climbing, canoeing, fishing, hiking, camping, and skiing. Our long-term trips have included backpacking in the High Sierras, camping in Hawaii, participating in the Nippon Jamboree in Japan, and attending the BSA National Jamboree in Virginia. Learn outdoor skills, experience leadership and make life-long friends in the Boy Scouts. Call the Temple for additional information and contact persons in the organization.

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Cub Scout Pack 738

The Nishi Cub Scout Pack 738 provides an opportunity for our youth to learn from and participate in the established programs of the Cub Scouts. The members of the Cub Scout Pack 738 are boys ages 7 -10 years old or first grade up to fifth grade.

Pack 738 events include Raingutter Regatta, Pinewood Derby, Family Camp-out, Blue and Gold Dinner, Promotion Dinners and OBON. Pack 738 meets every Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the LA Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.

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Dharma School

Dharma School classes for children and youth (nursery school through college ages) are normally held Sunday mornings from 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. during the months of September through June. Classes are taught by volunteer teachers, under guidance by the ministerial staff, and cover subjects including Temple etiquette, history of Buddhism, and Buddhist teachings.

Dharma School Parents (Fubokai)

Dharma School Parents is an association of parents of the Dharma School students. Its purpose is to promote Jodo Shinshu through participation in and support of the Dharma School program and other Temple activities.

The Dharma School Parents was established in 1947, under the name “Ijikai”, which means “organization to provide support”. The first fundraising efforts of the parents were the Temple Picnic and the Oseibo program. These events made it possible for the Dharma School to become financially independent and are still being held as annual events.

In 1962, the name of the organization was changed to Sunday School Fubokai and the meetings started to be conducted in English. Prior to this the meetings were conducted entirely in Japanese. 

The Dharma School Parents supports various youth activities including the Sangha Teens and Junior YBA. The Dharma School Parents also supports other Temple fundraisers such as the annual Obon Carnival and Surf and Turf Dinner Sale. The Dharma School Parents welcomes all Temple members, especially those with Dharma School students.