It’s time for Bon Odori 2026!
Obon (お盆) is the Japanese Buddhist holiday to honor the spirits of one’s ancestors. It is of significant religious importance and is the biggest event of the year for our temples.
Summer Seminar: Chanting the Ojoraisan with Reverend Koyama
Saturday, June 27, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM This seminar will take place in the hondo (main hall) of the Tacoma Buddhist Temple. About the event Come and learn a beautiful chant that is not often heard in the Buddhist Churches of America. The Ojoraisan is an interactive chant that was written by Pure…
Dr. James C. Dobbins – English Seminar
Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026Time: 10:30am-12:00pmLocation: Seattle Betsuin Hondo D. T. Suzuki, A Buddhist for the Modern World: His Reflections on Pure Land Buddhism Daisetz Teitarō Suzuki, who popularized Zen worldwide, also had a long and deep tie to Pure Land Buddhism, particularly to Jōdo Shinshū. The first half of the seminar will be an…