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Japan Foundation Los Angeles presents in-person lecture about Tokyo’s popular temple Asakusa Sensoji by young monk of the temple Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 7PM

The Japan Foundation Los Angeles (JFLA) presents lecture “Asakusa Sensoji: My Home is a Temple” by Rev. Yoichi Shimizutani at JFLA, 5700 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90036 on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 7 p.m.-8:20 p.m. Admission is free, registration is required Click here to Register Sensoji Temple in Asakusa is a major […]

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2024/9/15/ “Techno Hoyo” experimenting Buddhist service at Nishi Hongwanji Temple Sep. 15 at 4PM

“Techno Hoyo” is a creation of Rev. Gyosen Asakura from Fukui City, Japan where he combines his talent as a DJ with his vocation as a Jodo Shinshu monk to create a fusion work combining chants with lights and images to spark the imagination and to bring peace to the inner spirit. In “Techo Hoyo […]

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2024/9/14/ “Techno Hoyo” experimenting Buddhist service at USC campus Sep. 14 at 7PM

“Techno Hoyo” is a creation of Rev. Gyosen Asakura from Fukui City, Japan where he combines his talent as a DJ with his vocation as a Jodo Shinshu monk to create a fusion work combining chants with lights and images to spark the imagination and to bring peace to the inner spirit. In “Techo Hoyo […]

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2024/5/24 Closing / LMU’s Buddhism Exhibition

Excerpts forwarded for Loyola Marymount University Library News Loyola Marymount University Library Exhibit “Sounds, Words, Textures: Resonances of the Buddhist Tradition” The exhibition showcases rare Buddhist artifacts from the Jim and Jeanne Pieper Collection Extended to May 24, 2024 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Mahan Gallery on Level 3 of the William […]

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2024/4/20-21: Celebration of Japanese culture at Hanamatsuri Spring Festival to be hosted by Orange County Buddhist Church, April 20-21

ANAHEIM, CA – Orange County Buddhist Church (OCBC) will be commemorating the birth of the historical Buddha with a celebration of Japanese Culture at their Hanamatsuri (Flower) Festival. The two-day event will feature delicious food, games and prizes, handcrafted items for sale, and traditional Japanese entertainment and exhibits. Experience Japanese culture through live demonstrations by […]

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2024/4/07: Hanamatsuri in Commemoration of Buddha’s Birthday by Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Federation scheduled for April 7 at 1:30PM at Koyasan Buddhist Temple in Little Tokyo

Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Federation will present Hanamatsuri 2024 in Commemoration of Buddha’s Birthday at Koyasan Buddhist Temple, 342 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 1:30 pm. The theme of the event will be “Future of Japanese-American Buddhism” with Professor Eric Haruki Swanson, Department of Theological Studies, […]

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2024/3/16: Pasadena Buddhist Temple Buddhist Women’s Association presents “Maneki Neko” Silent Auction from March 3-16 online

The Pasadena Buddhist Women’s Association (BWA) proudly offers the Spring 2024 Silent Auction. This auction offers one of a kind fine art, vintage and recent Japanese art, furniture, houseware and decorative items, plus an array of items to bring you joy, just like the Maneki Neko. Follow the webpage for information on the March 3 […]

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2023: Koyasan Shingon Mission in North America celebrates 110th anniversary in Los Angeles

The Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin aka Koyasan Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles held the 110th Anniversary Celebration of the Koyasan Shingon Mission in North America on October 14 and 15, 2023. Headed by Archbishop Taisen Imagawa, sixty Buddhist monks from Japan visited Los Angeles from October 13 to 18, 2023. From Kongobu-ji, the head temple of […]

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2020 / Cancelled: The Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Federation to present HANAMATSURI, A Celebration of Buddha’s Birth, at Little Tokyo, April 5, 1:30PM

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, this event is canceled. The Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Federation BUDDHISM: PRACTICE OF EATING Sunday, April 5, 2020 1:30 pm Japanese American Cultural & Community Center 244 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 https://labftinfo.weebly.com/ labtf.info@gmail.com HANAMATSURI A Celebration of Buddha’s Birth Buddhism: Practice of Eating 2020 HANAMATSURI PROGRAM – […]