Senshin Buddhist Temple Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Senshin Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles held special services and events on May 24 and May 31 for celebrating the 75tha anniversary of the temple
Sunday, May 24, 2026: All Past Members Memorial Service and Entertainment
Sunday, May 31, 2026: 75th Anniversary Service including Chigo Parade and Keiro Kai at Senshin Buddhist Temple in the morning
The service was attended by: Bishop Marvin Harada (Superintendent of Buddhist Churches of America), Rinban William Briones, Rinban Kenjun Kawawata of Higashi Honganji, Rinban Noriaki Ito of Higashi Honganji (Retired), Rev. Shumyo Kojima of Zenshuji Soto Mission, Rev. John Iwohara, Rev. Gregory Gibbs, Rev. Yukari Torii, Rev. Sterling Davenport, Rev. Aki Rogers, Rev. Nobuko Miyoshi of Higashi Honganji, Rev. Dr. Joji Atone of Jodo Shu, Rev. Yuki Himeji, Rev. Taiso Matsumoto of Koyasan, Rev. Tetsuo Unno, Rev. Ryuta Furumoto.
Sunday, May 31, 2026: Anniversary Luncheon at USC Hotel, 3540 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles in the afternoon
Jr. Young Buddhist Association (Courtesy of Senshin Buddhist Tempe)
Buddhist Woman’s Association (Courtesy of Senshin Buddhist Temple)
Adult Buddhist Association
Nippon Minyo Kenkyu Kai – Hoshun Kai: Lisa Hashimoto-Elardo, Meiko Inzalaco, Mariko Rooks, Beverly Toyama, and Jana Yumori. Dances: Nadeshiko Matsuri, Awa Bushi, and Debune. (Courtesy of Senshin Buddhist Temple)
Debbie Hiramoto, Chairperson of 75th Anniversary Planning Committee
Ministers Serving Senshin Buddhist Temple
Bunpo Kuwatsuki, 1951-1958
Koyo Tamanaha, 1952-1954
Takujo Suginari, 1954-1955
Taitetsu Unno, 1957-1962
Gibun Kimura, 1957-1960
Enryo Unno, 1960-1970
Tetsuo Unno, 1962-1968
Hoshin Fujioka, 1970-1988
Masao Kodani, 1968-2013
Ryuta Furumoto, 2013-Present