Buddhist Churches of America Archives

Buddhist Temple of San Diego Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Justin Whitaker 24 September 2026

The temple reflects on survival through wartime incarceration while looking toward its next century

Buddhist Organizations Offer Assistance After Wildfire in Washington State

Sensei Alex Kakuyo 15 September 2026

Tzu Chi USA and the Spokane Buddhist Temple are helping Washington families recover from the destructive Spokane Complex Wildfire

Salt Lake Buddhist Temple Members Express Concern Over Development Project

Sensei Alex Kakuyo 18 June 2026

The Jodo Shinshu temple has served Salt Lake City’s Japanese American community since 1912

Pasadena Buddhist Temple Commissions Fire-Displaced Artist to Lead Community Healing Mural

Justin Whitaker 10 February 2026

Pasadena Buddhist Temple, a member of the Buddhist Churches of America, has launched a participatory mural for those affected by last year’s massive Eaton Fire in southern California

Japanese American Buddhist Reaches 110 Years Old

Sensei Alex Kakuyo 23 May 2024

After a difficult childhood, Yoshiko Miwa found refuge in the care of Rev. and Mrs. Issei Matsuura of the Buddhist Churches of America

Rev. Dr. Seigen Yamaoka, Former Bishop of BCA, has Died

Sensei Alex Kakuyo 16 January 2024

Former bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America is remembered for his contributions to Buddhist practice as well as his visionary work at the Institute of Buddhist Studies

Buddhist Obon Festival Returns to Southern California after COVID Absence

Justin Whitaker 4 August 2022

The Guadalupe Buddhist Church, a member of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Churches of America, drew Buddhists from several communities together in celebration