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
American Shin Buddhist Minister Retires with Final Message on Gratitude
Justin Whitaker
18 November 2021
A Japanese American Shin Buddhist minister offers history and view toward gratitude
Rev. Marvin Harada, Bishop of Buddhist Churches of America, Reflects on the Rise of Asian Hate Crimes
Justin Whitaker
25 March 2021
His statement echoes growing concern over racist hate and..
Young Asian American Buddhists Celebrate a Year of Support and Connection through YBE Community
Justin Whitaker
2 February 2021
Network aims to uplift Asian Buddhist voices and reshape..
Retired Buddhist Teacher to be Honored for Interfaith Work in Manitoba, Canada
Justin Whitaker
31 December 2019
A multi-faith upbringing made communicating across…
The Birth of an American Form of Buddhism: The Japanese-American Buddhist Experience in World War II
Justin Whitaker
9 May 2019
The evolution of Japanese Buddhism in America