West Covina Buddhist Temple

In our evening study class yesterday, we looked into the meaning of "Liberation from Suffering" in Jodo Shinshu through the story of Ajatasatru. A recorded presentation is available on our website (https://livingdharma.org/wp-content//2021/01/21-01-Zoom.mp4).

West Covina Buddhist Temple January & February issue of "Gateway" is now available. Keep up with our upcoming events by viewing our monthly newsletter using the link below. https://livingdharma.org//uploads/2020/12/21-0102-GW_nf.pdf You can also visit our website https://livingdharma.org/ for upcoming events.

The West Covina Buddhist Temple invites you to the New Year's Day Service. The service will be held via Zoom at 11 am. Please contact us ([email protected]) for a Meeting ID and passcode. We are looking forward to seeing you at the first service of the year 2021. Wishing you and your family a Happy, Peaceful, and Healthy New Year!

Our last service of 2020, Year-end & Bodhi Day Service will be held via Zoom on Sunday, December 20th, at 10 am. Please contact the temple to receive a Meeting ID and passcode.

West Covina Buddhist Temple December issue of "Gateway" is now available. Keep up with our upcoming events by viewing our monthly newsletter using the link below. https://livingdharma.org/wp-conte//2020/12/20-12-GW_nf.pdf You can also visit our website https://livingdharma.org/ for upcoming events.

December Shotsuki Service will be held via Zoom on Sunday, December 6th, at 10 am. Please contact the temple to receive a Meeting ID and passcode.

Our Hoonko Service will be held via Zoom at Sunday, November 15th at 4 pm. Our special guest speaker is Bishop Kenjun Kawawata from Hawaii District. The order of the service will be as follows; -Vandana Ti-sarana -Three Treasures -The Golden Chain... -Shoshinge -Gozokusho -Dharma Message by Bishop Kawawata -Discussion -Ondokusan Hoonko is the memorial service for Shinran Shonin, the founder of our Jodo Shinshu denomination. It is an occasion to express our appreciation for having encountered Buddhist teachings through Shinran Shonin. If you have not received the invitation, please contact the temple ([email protected]). We will send you a Meeting ID and Passcode to join the service. We are sincerely looking forward to having the service with many of you tomorrow. In Gassho, West Covina Buddhist Temple

October Shotsuki Service will be held via Zoom on Sunday, October 4th, at 10 am. Please contact the temple to receive a Meeting ID and passcode.

October Shotsuki Service will be held via Zoom on Sunday, October 4th, at 10 am. Please contact the temple to receive a Meeting ID and passcode.

West Covina Buddhist Temple October and November issue of "Gateway" is now available. Keep up with our upcoming events by viewing our monthly newsletter using the link below. https://livingdharma.org//uploads/2020/10/20-1011-GW_nf.pdf You can also visit our website https://livingdharma.org/ for upcoming events.

Fall Ohigan Service will be conducted on Sunday, September 20, at 10 am via Zoom. The guest speaker is Rev. Masahi Fujii from Higashi Honganji North America District Headquarter. Please contact the temple ([email protected]) to receive the Meeting ID and Passcode for the service.

Fall Ohigan Service will be conducted on Sunday, September 20, at 10 am via Zoom. The guest speaker is Rev. Masahi Fujii from Higashi Honganji North America District Headquarter. Please contact the temple ([email protected]) to receive the Meeting ID and Passcode for the service.

West Covina Buddhist Temple August and September issue of "Gateway" is now available. Keep up with our upcoming events by viewing our monthly newsletter using the link below. https://livingdharma.org/wp-conte//2020/08/20-08-GW_nf.pdf You can also visit our website https://livingdharma.org/ for upcoming events.

August Shotsuki Service will be held via Zoom on Sunday, August 2nd, at 10 am. Please contact the temple to receive a Meeting ID and password. Also, WCBT usually takes a break during August but due to the COVID shut down and the great response we’ve had with Zoom services we will continue to have Sunday Services through the month of August and beyond.

WCBT is conducting the Obon/Hatsubon Service this Sunday at 10 am via Zoom. This is an opportunity for us to reflect upon the love and memories that our loved ones have given to us and express our gratitude to them. We hope you can join this service. If you have not received the information, please contact the temple. We will send you a Meeting ID and Password.

Temple Family and Friends, Bishop Noriaki Ito has issued a 'Statement Against Injustice and in Support of Black Lives.' It is a remarkable document deserving of reflection and study.

Happy Father's Day! Dharma School children created their artworks to honor and thank their fathers and grandfathers.

West Covina Buddhist Temple June and July issue of "Gateway" is now available. Keep up with our upcoming events by viewing our monthly newsletter using the link below. https://livingdharma.org//uploads/2020/06/20-0607-GW_nf.pdf... You can also visit our website https://livingdharma.org/ for upcoming events.

2020 Obon Festival Has Been Cancelled Dear families and friends of West Covina Buddhist Temple, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and doing well! ... This is the time of the year when we celebrate the lives of our loved ones who have passed. During Obon festivities we hang lights and lanterns, prepare food and demonstrations, visit with friends and families, and most importantly, participate in Manto-e ceremony and Bon Odori. In the past, we have congregated at the East San Gabriel Japanese Community Center and the West Covina Buddhist Temple to honor those that have passed on. We have come together to prepare for this wonderful annual event. With the help of the Sangha and friends, we transform the Center parking lot and grounds into a place to acknowledge the people we miss so much. Unfortunately, I regret to inform the Sangha, families, and friends, that due to our current situation of social distancing, this year’s Obon Festival has been cancelled. However, let us continue to be thankful for the love and memories that our family members have given us and light incense and gassho for them. I look forward to seeing all of you when we, once again, are allowed to gather and celebrate together! Please be safe and take care of yourselves and your family and friends. Gassho, Bruce Whang WCBT Obon Chair

June Shotsuki Service will be held via Zoom on Sunday, June 7th, at 10 am. Please contact the temple to receive a Meeting ID and password.

Happy Mother's Day! In honor of all our Mothers and Grandmothers, our Dharma School students designed a Happy Mother’s Day message card and presented it during the Mother’s Day service today.

Our member Don Frack (Martial Art Innovations Inc.) offered an introductory martial art lesson to the Dharma School children. They got exercise, learned simple martial arts techniques, and practiced mindfulness. We received "5 stars out of 5" from them!