Practicing in the Jodo Shinshu Tradition
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.
Thank you to Reverend Ryosuke Fukami for his two music performances and Dharma Messages in late August and early September, as well as providing a hichiriki workshop for Seattle Betsuin members.
Please enjoy the recording of Reverend Fukami’s modern hichiriki music performance. English translation provided by Rimban Katsuya Kusunoki. Held at Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple, 8/31/2025. Edited for copyright compliance.