White River Buddhist Temple

White River Buddhist Temple A Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temple located in the Auburn, Washington Valley

www.wrbt.org White River Buddhist Temple was established over a hundred years ago.

Its founders and pioneers, originally from Japan, settled in the historic White River Valley area. Historically the Temple has been a portal to the surrounding community. An example is the popular annual Bon Odori summer festival. This is a great time for the public to share our culture and Dharma. Programs in Sharing the Dharma include:

* Buddhist Education Series
* Seminars and Workshop

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* Buddhist Book Study Club
* Zen Shin Meditation
* Minister Consultation with Families
* Weekly English Family Services
* Dharma School for Youth
* Monthly Family Memorial Services

Typical Sunday Schedule:

9:00 AM Zen Shin Meditation
10:30 AM Family Service in English

White River Buddhist Temple is part of the Northwest District which comprises of 6 Temples ( Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Yakima, Oregon, and Idaho-Oregon ) and the Columbia Sangha. It is part of the national organization, Buddhist Churches of America which resides in San Francisco - Bay Area. Questions? Email us at [email protected]

Thank you to the Auburn Reporter for this great feature of our 2026 Bon Odori! We are grateful to everyone who came to s...
08/02/2026

Thank you to the Auburn Reporter for this great feature of our 2026 Bon Odori! We are grateful to everyone who came to support out annual event!

White River Buddhist Temple, which has been a part of Auburn for over 110 years, hosted its annual Bon Odori celebration on Saturday, July 25.

07/30/2026

Tanko Bushi - Sponsored by Mike & Louise Kato, In honor of Rosie Kato. 🏮

Sponsored by Carol Yanagawa, In memory of all my Yanagawa and Mikami ancestors. And all the memorable and happy times enjoyed at White RiverBuddhist Temple. Namu Amida Butsu 🏮

Youtube video starts at 6:54:35 (hr:min:sec).

07/30/2026

Hanabi Ondo - Sponsored by Mitsi Akiyama, In memory of Bob Akiyama. 🏮

Youtube Obon video starts at 6:49:15 (hr:min:sec).

07/29/2026
Souma Bon Uta - Sponsored by JR & Chiho Pewitt, In memory of Joe Watanabe. Youtube Obon video begins at 6:31:24 (hr:min:...
07/29/2026

Souma Bon Uta - Sponsored by JR & Chiho Pewitt, In memory of Joe Watanabe.

Youtube Obon video begins at 6:31:24 (hr:min:sec).

The last photo was from 2025 WRBT Obon, Joe's last Obon with us. All past WRBT members have dedicated and contributed in many ways, and Obon was Joe's livlihood and contribution. Namo Amida Butsu 🏮

07/29/2026

Hokkai Bon Bushi - Sponsored by the Okimoto Family, In memory of Frank & Hatsue Okimoto. 🏮

Youtube Obon video starts at 6:24:55 (hr:min:sec)

Performed by Northwest Minyō Kai

07/29/2026

Seattle Matsuri Taiko 🏮

Youtube Obon video begins performance at 5:49:00 - 6:17:40 (hr:min:sec).

07/29/2026

Soran Bushi - Sponsored by Karen & Darlene Yamada, In memory of our parents, Ben & Yoshiko Yamada.🏮

Youtube Obon video begins at 5:29:00 (hr:min:sec).

07/28/2026

Lantern Song - Sponsored by Dave & Joan Hoskin, In memory of Al Yamada.🏮

Youtube Obon video begins at 5:23:25 (hr:min:sec). This song was made by the Bonbu Stories, for BCA's 125th anniversary in 2024.

07/28/2026

Manmaru Ondo (1 Uchiwa fan) - In memory of our White River Buddhist Temple Ancestors. 🍓

Youtube Obon video starts at 5:02:42 (hr:min:sec)

Address

3625 Auburn Way N
Auburn, WA
98002

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+12538331442

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