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More Numerous Than The Sands of Ganges
[Translation] How beautiful the starry sky! Who could know the mystery of the heaven? When these countless eyes shine brilliantly, my...
Oregon Buddhist Temple
Feb 20, 20211 min read


Joint Lady Kujo & Lady Ohtani Memorial Service
On Sunday, February 14th, NW District Ministers Association will premier the Joint Memorial Service of Lady Kujo and Lady Ohtani at 10am...
Oregon Buddhist Temple
Feb 13, 20211 min read


Hoonko Seminar :"Compassionate Listening:Therapeutically Engaging with Others and the Buddha -Dharma
On Saturday, January 9th, we will have our annual Hoonko Seminar -- this year's title is "Compassionate Listening: Therapeutically...
Oregon Buddhist Temple
Jan 6, 20212 min read


Bodhi Day Service and December Shotsuki Hoyo
Sunday, December 6th is our Bodhi Day Service and December Shotsuki Hoyo. Bodhi Day celebrates the enlightenment of the historical Buddha...
Oregon Buddhist Temple
Dec 3, 20201 min read


In the Spirit of Giving: An Evening of Music with OBT
Hello! We have a great news! This Saturday, November 14th -- Oregon Buddhist Temple will be hosting a music concert via zoom. We have...
Oregon Buddhist Temple
Nov 12, 20201 min read


Fall Ohigan Joint Service : Sunday, September 20th
On Sunday, September 20th, Northwest District Ministers Association is holding a joint Fall Ohigan Service from 10am, via YouTube. (...
Oregon Buddhist Temple
Sep 17, 20201 min read


We take refuge --
Hello, here we are, more than a week into September. Pacific Northwest and California, right now, have many, many cases of wildfire....
Oregon Buddhist Temple
Sep 11, 20201 min read


Wasan in the Mornings
Have you tuned into Oregon Buddhist Temple's YouTube channel at 8am (Pacific Standard Time) ? Every morning, including Sundays,...
Oregon Buddhist Temple
Aug 23, 20201 min read


This Sunday! -- BCA Virtual Obon Service
As you may know, Oregon Buddhist Temple is a part of Buddhist Churches of America. The BCA is comprised of 59 churches and temples across...
Oregon Buddhist Temple
Aug 11, 20202 min read


Thank you for making Obon happen! and other things
We had our First Virtual Obon on Saturday, August1st! Thank you to everyone who made it possible, and Thank You to everyone who...
Oregon Buddhist Temple
Aug 6, 20201 min read


In The Spirit Of Giving : OBT Virtual Benefit Concert
Did you know that OBT is very fortunate to have many professional and semi-professional musicians? While choosing to cancel a few temple...
Oregon Buddhist Temple
Jul 24, 20201 min read


Virtual Obon !
Our Obon will be going virtual this year! Please save the date for Saturday, August 1 -- come to Obon service with Yuki Sensei, come...
Oregon Buddhist Temple
Jul 18, 20201 min read


July 5th, Rev.Miyaji's Farewell Service
This coming Sunday, July 5th, we will have a joint service by NW District Ministers. Please check out and subscribe to their YouTube...
Oregon Buddhist Temple
Jul 2, 20201 min read


Opportunities to study around the world - virtually!
Right now, there are so many virtual classes you can experience via your computer or other devices. Through your devices, you have...
Oregon Buddhist Temple
Jun 19, 20201 min read


We take refuge in the sangha
I take refuge in the Sangha. May we, together with all sentient beings, Become units in true accord, In harmony with all things. (The...
Oregon Buddhist Temple
Jun 8, 20201 min read


Gotanye
Gotanye (Gotan-e), May 21st, is the day we celebrate the birthday of Shinran Shonin (1173 – 1263), the founder of Jodoshinshu Buddhism....
Oregon Buddhist Temple
May 16, 20202 min read


Temple Activities Closed Through June
Hello, at the May meeting, the board has decided that all the activities at Oregon Buddhist Temple will be cancelled through the end of...
Oregon Buddhist Temple
May 8, 20202 min read


Oft Let Us Pause With Grateful Hearts To Say
Everything is so green and so fresh right now in Portland, Oregon where Oregon Buddhist Temple is. Leaves of the trees in the temple...
Oregon Buddhist Temple
May 2, 20202 min read


We are a link -- stay connected!
Hello. How are you? We hope you are doing well. When we are trying our best to stay home to fight the spreading of the Corona virus, it...
Oregon Buddhist Temple
Apr 19, 20202 min read


Happy Hanamatsuri!
Wednesday, April 8th is Hanamatsuri, Buddha's Birthday. The ministers of the Northwest District got together this year, to hold a...
Oregon Buddhist Temple
Apr 7, 20201 min read
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