Seabrook Buddhist Temple

Seabrook Buddhist Temple Sunday Service, every Sunday except during the month of August, begins at 10:00 am

MEDITATION SERVICES: To be announced. Charles F.

TEMPLE HISTORY
This is how it all began....

Some 500 Japanese families comprising of over 2,500 persons had begun living and working at Seabrook Farms during 1944-1947 at the height of the relocation program. Seabrook, founder of a huge vegetable processing industry located in the prime agricultural area of Southern New Jersey, through an agreement with the War Relocation Authority, had given hi

s all-out assurance of a smooth and profitable resettlement and many Japanese Americans were attracted by his offer. However, after a confinement of nearly three years in concentration camps, adjusting to yet another new environment was not easy for the Japanese Americans. Realizing the difficulty faced by these people who were laboring long hours both day and night, and their need for spiritual uplift, the Reverends Shosetsu Tsufura and Zaishin Mukushina, who had likewise relocated to Seabrook to work in the plant, began holding Sunday services which were open to all Buddhist sects. This was followed by the formation of a Buddhist Church in the winter of 1945 with Kaoru Kamikawa as church president. TEMPLE SERVICE
Seabrook Buddhist Temple provides meditation services every Wed. evening from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. During the sessions we will introduce various ways to achieve a meditative state of mind. This includes, but is not limited to, breathing exercise, tolling of the bell, use of a singing bowl, guided imagery and chanting. We will also provide information on Shin Buddhism (Buddhism 101). This is open to the public and there is no fee. As always, any donation is appreciated to assist in maintaining this historical site. For further information, please contact Ed Jordan at 800-581-7883 or call the Temple office at the listed number. Services are held every Sunday, except during the month of August, at 10:00 am. Visit our website, sbtnj.org, for special services/events/announcements. MEDITATION GARDEN
Please contact the Temple by phone to request visitation. Meditation Garden is open on Obon Day to the public.

Join the Temple on Monday, June 15th from 4pm-9pm at The Towne Restaurant in Bridgeton for our Dine to Donate fundraiser...
05/26/2026

Join the Temple on Monday, June 15th from 4pm-9pm at The Towne Restaurant in Bridgeton for our Dine to Donate fundraiser. Show this flyer or mention the fundraiser. We hope to see you on June 15th.

Tomorrow, May 1st, the American Buddhist Study Center will be having a Panda Express fundraiser. We hope that you will h...
05/01/2026

Tomorrow, May 1st, the American Buddhist Study Center will be having a Panda Express fundraiser. We hope that you will help support the ABSC

Our Cherry Blossom festival is tomorrow, Sunday, April 26th from 12pm-3pm. We have a full agenda with yoga, demonstratio...
04/25/2026

Our Cherry Blossom festival is tomorrow, Sunday, April 26th from 12pm-3pm. We have a full agenda with yoga, demonstrations, and performances from Minyo and Hoh Daiko. Admission is free and $5 per car for parking. We will have food from The Noodle Wagon and Ricewich. Please no pets, service animals only on Temple grounds.

For this event funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts / Department of State and the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners through the Cumberland County Cultural and Heritage Commission.

Thank you to everyone that came for our ice cream fundraiser! Yesterday was also opening day for the Phillies and brings...
03/28/2026

Thank you to everyone that came for our ice cream fundraiser! Yesterday was also opening day for the Phillies and brings us to our next fundraiser. Join us at Citizens Bank Park on Monday, Aug 3rd at 6:40pm when the Phillies play the divisional rival Washington Nationals. The temple will receive 50% of tickets sold using the Promo Code: SBT. https://mlb.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=MLB_MPV&orgid=21 #/sales_group_code;salesGroupId=3920

TODAY!!! Join us for ice cream today from 5-8pm at Barbera's Chocolate in Vinleand. What flavor ice cream are you going ...
03/26/2026

TODAY!!! Join us for ice cream today from 5-8pm at Barbera's Chocolate in Vinleand. What flavor ice cream are you going to get?

First day of spring has us dreaming of ice cream. Join us next week on Thursday, March 26th for our ice cream fundraiser...
03/20/2026

First day of spring has us dreaming of ice cream. Join us next week on Thursday, March 26th for our ice cream fundraiser at Barbera's Chocolate in Vineland from 5-8pm.

With the beautiful weather today it has us dreaming of spring and summer and going out for ice cream. Join us on March 2...
03/10/2026

With the beautiful weather today it has us dreaming of spring and summer and going out for ice cream. Join us on March 26th from 5-8pm for ice cream at Barbera's Chocolate in Vineland. 15% of all ice cream sales will benefit the temple. We hope to see you on March 26th.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Japanese cultural festival on Sunday. Next up is our Cherry Blossom festival...
03/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Japanese cultural festival on Sunday. Next up is our Cherry Blossom festival on Sunday, April 26th from 12pm-3pm. While you have your calendar out, save the date for our annual Obon festival on July 18th. Both of these events funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts / Department of State and the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners through the Cumberland County Cultural and Heritage Commission.

Our cultural festival is underway and we are here until 3pm! Come visit and see our art displays, try on a kimono, and g...
03/01/2026

Our cultural festival is underway and we are here until 3pm! Come visit and see our art displays, try on a kimono, and grab lunch from The Noodle Wagon. Come out and visit!

Today!!! We will have our Japanese Cultural Festival today from 12-3pm downstairs in the social hall. Here is a little s...
03/01/2026

Today!!! We will have our Japanese Cultural Festival today from 12-3pm downstairs in the social hall. Here is a little sneak preview of what you can find at our event. Come try on a kimono with the Seabrook Minyo Dance Group, there will be art displays, origami, calligraphy, and delicious food. We will have regular Sunday service from 10am-11am before the event. All are welcome to join us for service. See you today!

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9 County Road 711/9 Northville Rd
Bridgeton, NJ
08302

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+18564513422

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