Berkeley Higashi Honganji
Berkeley, California
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Service Times for Berkeley Higashi Honganji
Sunday 10:00 AM
Family Service
Programs & Ministries at Berkeley Higashi Honganji
About Berkeley Higashi Honganji
Berkeley Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple is a Jodo Shinshu (True Pure Land Buddhism) temple established in 1926 by Japanese immigrants and affiliated with the Higashi Honganji headquarters in Kyoto, Japan. For over nine decades, the temple has served as a gathering place for families and spiritual seekers exploring Buddhist teachings and practice. The temple welcomes people from all walks of life and offers both in-person and hybrid Sunday services featuring incense offering, chanting, gatha singing, and Dharma talks. The community also gathers for monthly memorial services, children's Dharma school classes, and special observances throughout the year including celebrations of the Buddha's birthday, equinoxes, and Obon. In addition to weekly services, the temple offers Shin Buddhism classes on Monday and Thursday evenings for those interested in deepening their understanding of the tradition.
First-Time Visitor Info for Berkeley Higashi Honganji
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Sunday services run from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and include incense offering, chanting, gatha singing, and a Dharma talk, with Dharma school classes for children and teens of all ages. Visitor Tips: The temple welcomes all who are interested and no RSVPs are needed for Sunday services. Shin Buddhism classes are available on Monday at 4 p.m. (English) and Thursday at 3 p.m. (Japanese) for anyone interested in learning more about the tradition.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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