2017 / Bon Odori at Nishi Hongwanji Los Angeles Temple, July 8, 9

Nishi Hongwanji Los Angeles Temple Obon 2017

July 8, 9 / Sat, Sun
Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple

815 East First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Sat / Open: 2:00PM, Odori: 7:00PM, Close: 10:00PM
Sun / Open: 2:00PM, Odori: 6:00PM. Close: 8:30PM
https://www.nishihongwanji-la.org

Saturday:
Festival * 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Buddhism 101 (Q & A session in the Hondo) 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Bon Odori 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bingo 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Demonstrations
Tea Ceremony (Temple Front) 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Outdoor Stage Performances:
Welcome: Bessie Tanaka – Temple President 2:50 pm
MC: Derek Escano
Nishi Development Center Kids 3:00 – 3:30 pm
Matsutoyo Kai 3:45 – 4:15 pm
Ho’Aloha Polynesian Dancers 4:25 – 5:00 pm
TBA 5:05 – 5:25 pm
LA Taiko Ichiza 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Break for Obon dancing (west lot) 6:45 – 9:00 pm
Dance to Kokoro 9:00 – 10:00 pm

Sunday
Festival * 2:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Buddhism 101 (Q & A session in the Hondo ) 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Bon Odori 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Bingo 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Demonstrations
Tea Ceremony (Temple Front) 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Outdoor Stage Performances:
Welcome: Bessie Tanaka – Temple President 1:50 pm
MC: Derek Escano
Nishi Development Center Kids 2:00 – 2:30 pm
Da Kapakahi’s 2:45 – 3:15 pm
The Cherry Blossoms 3:30 – 4:00 pm
TBA 4:05 – 4:35 pm
LA Taiko Ichiza 4:45 – 5:30 pm
Break for Obon dancing (west lot) 5:45 – 8:30 pm
Raffle Drawing 8:30 pm

* The festival will have a farmer’s market. sushi, manju, chili rice, hot dogs, somen, boba, udon, beef and chicken teriyaki plates, dango, chashu bao, snow cone, drinks, games, plant sale, and many more.

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July 8, 9 / Sat, Sun
Zenshuji Soto Mission

123 South Hewitt Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: 11:00AM, Close: 8:00PM
www.zenshuji.org

 

July 8 / Sat
Oxnard Buddhist Temple

250 South “H” Street, Oxnard, CA 93030
Open: 1:00PM, Odori: 6:00PM, Close: 8:30PM

July 15, 16 / Sat. Sun
Orange County Buddhist Church

909 South Dale Street, Anaheim, CA 92804
Sat / Open: 2:00PM, Orodi: 7:00PM, Close: 9:00PM
Sun / Open: 2:00PM, Odori: 7:00PM, Close: 8:30PM

July 15, 16 / Sat, Sun
Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple

12371 Braddock Drive, Culver City, CA 90230
Sat / Open: 3:00PM, Odori: 6:30PM, Close: 9:00PM
Sun / Open: 3:00PM, Odori: 6:30PM, Close: 9:00PM

July 15 / Sat
Buddhist Church of Santa Barbara

1015 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Open: 12:30PM, Odori: 4:00PM, Close: 5:00PM

July 22, 23 / Sat, Sun
Pasadena Buddhist Temple

1993 Glen Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
Sat / Open: 4:00PM, Odori: 6:30PM, Close: 9:00PM
Sun / Open:4:00PM, Odori: 6:30PM, Close: 8:30PM

July 22, 23 / Sat, Sun
Vista Buddhist Temple

150 Cedar Road, Bldg. B, Vista, CA 92083
Sat / Open:12:00PM, Odori:6:30PM, Close: 8:00PM
Sun / Open:12:00PM, Odori:6:30PM, Close: 8:00PM

July 29, 30 / Sat. Sun
Higashi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple

505 East Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Sat / Open: 1:00PM, Odori: 5:30PM, Close: 9:00PM
Sun / Open: 1:00PM, Odori: 5:30PM, Close: 9:00PM

July 29, 30 / Sat, Sun
West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple

2003 Corinth Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Sat / Open:4:00PM, Odori: 6:30PM, Close: 10:00PM
Sun / Open: 3:00PM, Odori: 6:30PM, Close: 9:00PM

July 30 / Sun
Buddhist Temple of San Diego

2929 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92102
Odori: 5:00PM

August 4, 5 / Fri, Sat
Obon Festival hosted by Buddhist Temple of San Diego and San Diego Japanese Friendship Garden

Balboa Park, San Diego
Fri / Open: 12:00PM
Sat / Open: 10:00AM, Orodi: 6:30PM, Close: 9:00PM

August 5 / Sat
Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha

Clark High School, 4291 Pennwood Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Open: 10:00AM, Odori: 12:45PM, Close: 4:00PM

August 12, 13 / Sat, Sun
Gardena Buddhist Church

1517 West 166th Street, Gardena, CA 90247
Sat / Open: 3:00PM, Odori:6:00PM, Close: 10:00PM
Sun / Open: 3:00PM, Odori: 6:00PM, Close: 9:00PM