Mountain View Buddhist Temple
Mountain View, California
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About Mountain View Buddhist Temple
Mountain View Buddhist Temple is a Jodo Shinshu (Pure Land Buddhism) community in Mountain View, California, and one of more than 60 Shin Buddhist congregations within the Buddhist Churches of America. The temple welcomes a diverse sangha, or community, of all ages and backgrounds, including both descendants of pioneer members and newcomers to the faith. Services are held weekly on Sundays at 10 a.m. and follow a structured format that includes sutra chanting, Buddhist readings, incense offerings, and dharma talks, with opportunities for participants to engage in gassho and recite the Nembutsu. The temple operates hybrid services, offering both in-person gatherings and Zoom broadcasts for those unable to attend physically. Throughout the year, MVBT observes special Buddhist holidays and services that honor significant figures and events in the tradition, including New Year observances, memorial services, and celebrations of Buddhist teachers and milestones.
First-Time Visitor Info for Mountain View Buddhist Temple
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Services are held weekly on Sunday at 10 a.m. and include sutra chanting, Buddhist readings, incense offerings, gatha singing, and a dharma talk, with participants invited to perform gassho and recite the Nembutsu throughout. Visitor Tips: Hybrid services are available both in-person and via Zoom; the weekly Zoom link is distributed each Friday through Putra's Post, the temple's e-newsletter, which visitors can sign up for on the website.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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