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  • Early Bird Registration Now Open: 78th Northwest District Buddhist Convention & BCA National Council Meeting

    Early Bird registration is now open for the 78th Northwest District Buddhist Convention & BCA National Council Meeting! The conference will take place February 13 – 15, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington in Renton, WA. The theme for this year is Renewal: Jodo Shinshu for Today

    Click below for more information and registration:

    Info and Registration

  • Register now: Hoonko Seminar with Rev. Koyama

    One of the most important aspects of Hoonko is the viewing of the Goeiden (the illustrative scrolls depicting Shinran Shonin’s life), and the reciting of the Godensho (the biography of Shinran Shonin written by Kakunyo Shonin). While not often heard in the United States, these two corresponding features are central to our Jodo Shinshu tradition.

    Join Rev. Tadao Koyama on Saturday, January 10, 2026 as he shares his experience of Hoonko, and explains the various panels of the Goeiden scroll as well as hear a sample from the Godensho as it is traditionally read at Hongwanji. Rev. Koyama will also give the Dharma Talk at Seattle Betsuin’s 2026 Hoonko service on Sunday, January 11th.

    Registration info can be found below.

    Registration Information

  • Temporary Temple Closure starting Dec 15th

    The temple will be closed beginning Monday, December 15th, 2025, due to the final stage of restoration work. The closure is estimated to last until the end of February 2026. Beginning December 21st, Sunday and special services will return to the Densho community room. Thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding during this time.

  • History of the Buddhist Churches of America | Celebrating 125 Years – YouTube

    Last Sunday during Dharma Exchange, Rev. Kusunoki showed a short video on the history of the Buddhist Churches of America. Many sangha members enjoyed the video and requested to watch it from home and share it with friends. Please click on the YouTube thumbnail above to watch and share the video.