Pasadena Buddhist Church
1993 Glen Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone - (626) 798-4781 Fax - (626) 345-9095

The Pasadena Buddhist Temple is part of the Buddhist Churches of America. It was established in 1948, and incorporated in 1956. The temple and classrooms were completed in 1958. The annex, which is used by the PJAA Bruins organization to conduct practices, was constructed in 1962. We will be celebrating our 50th anniversary this year.

Reverend Shinji Okada is the resident minister. Reverend Tetsuo Unno is the English speaking minister. Click here to read Reverend Unno's message published in the Hikari.

Family services are held each Sunday.
Service begins at 10:00 am and is followed by an English speaking and Japanese speaking classes.

6th- Shotsuki and Family service

13th - Obon and Hatsubon Service

20th - NO church service

19th & 20th - OBON festival

27th - Family Service

2008 Annual Obon Festival
will be held Saturday July 19th and Sunday July 20th

Obon and Hatsubon Service
will be held on Sunday July 13th @ 10:00 am

2007 Obon Festival Information

There is an authentic Tea House in the garden of our Buddhist Temple. This Tea House and garden was dedicated in 1965. Tea class(Chanoyu) meets each week. During our Pasadena Obon, there will be a demonstration of the tea ceremony inside the tea house. All are invited to attend to learn about this traditional ceremony. Demonstration is conducted in English.