Los Angeles Koyasan Buddhist Temple

07/26/2026

Kokedama!!!
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07/23/2026

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07/21/2026

“Hiroshima and Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Victims Memorial Service🕊️”

LA Koyasan Buddhist Temple and the American Society of Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Survivors (ASA) will jointly hold our annual memorial service for the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Sunday, August 2, at 2:00 PM.

Together, we will offer prayers for the repose of the souls of all those who lost their lives in the bombings and renew our commitment to peace.

No reservation is required. Everyone is welcome to attend.

We sincerely look forward to your presence.

「広島・長崎原爆犠牲者追悼法会🕊️」

高野山米国別院と American Society of Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Survivors (ASA) 共催による追悼法会を、8月2日（日）午後2時より執り行います。

平和への祈りを込め、皆様とともに犠牲者のご冥福をお祈りいたします。

ご予約は不要です。皆様のご参拝をお待ちしております。

07/20/2026

Join us on Sunday, July 26!

We’d love to welcome you to LA Koyasan Buddhist Temple.

🖌 Shabutsu (Buddhist Image Tracing): 11:00 AM
🙏 Goma Ritual: 1:30 PM

We look forward to practicing together and hope you’ll spend the day with us. Let’s support one another and find renewed energy to get through the summer together!

We hope to see you there!☀️

07/20/2026

“⛱️2026 Okuribi Service🔥”

Under the clear blue skies of Southern California, we held our Okuribi Service on the beach this morning.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us.

Surrounded by the gentle ocean breeze, we offered prayers and bid a peaceful farewell to our loved ones and ancestors. It was a truly unique Okuribi Service—one that could only take place here in California, and especially in Los Angeles.

Gathering together in nature, with hands joined in prayer and hearts filled with gratitude, made for a peaceful and meaningful day.🙏

⛱️送り火法要🔥

今年は南カリフォルニアの青空のもと、ビーチで送り火法要を執り行いました。

ご参加くださった皆さま、本当にありがとうございました。

潮風に包まれながら、ご先祖さまや大切な方々へ感謝を捧げるひとときは、ロサンゼルスならではの心温まる送り火法要となりました。

合掌

07/18/2026

“Okuribi Service”

Join us this Sunday, July 19, for our annual Okuribi Service.

🗓 Date: Sunday, July 19
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Dockweiler State Beach, Los Angeles (Not at Koyasan Temple)

⚠️ Please note: The service will not be held at the temple this year.

The exact beach location will be announced after 9:00 AM on the day of the service. Please call the temple at (213) 624-1267 or check our social media for updates.

We warmly invite you, your family, and friends to join us for this meaningful memorial service. 🙏

07/14/2026

The White Elephant Fundraiser is Back! 🎉

We’re excited to host our annual White Elephant Fundraiser again this year!

Come support Koyasan and discover great bargains while enjoying one of the most exciting times of the year in Little Tokyo during Nisei Week.

📅 August 15, 16, 22 & 23

If you’re in Little Tokyo that weekend, be sure to stop by Koyasan. We’d love to see you there—we’ll be waiting for you!

二世ウィークはぜひ高野山別院にもお立ち寄りください！
きっと素敵なアンティークに出会えると思います。🙏

07/13/2026

🥒2026 Obon & Hatsubon Memorial Service🥒

We were grateful to successfully complete this year’s Obon & Hatsubon Memorial Service.

Obon is a meaningful time to honor and remember our ancestors and loved ones who have passed away. This year, approximately 80 people joined us in prayer and remembrance.

Following the service, our Fujinkai (Women’s Association) prepared and served delicious soba noodles, creating a wonderful time of fellowship and connection.

We sincerely thank everyone who attended, as well as all those who helped make this year’s Obon service possible.

Please join us next Sunday, July 19, at 10:00 a.m. for our Okuribi (Farewell Fire) Service at Dockweiler State Beach. We welcome everyone to join us as we respectfully send our ancestors off with gratitude and prayers.

今年も無事にお盆法要を終えることができました。当日は約80名の方々が参加してくださり、婦人会特製のお蕎麦も振る舞われました。

また来週日曜、午前10時からDockweiler Beachにて送り火法要を行います。
ぜひご参加ください。

07/11/2026

🧘Mindfulness Meditation! 🌿

Thank you to everyone who participated in “Mindfulness Meditation”!
We are grateful to have shared a peaceful time with all of you.
Our next session will be held on Saturday, July 18 at 9:00 AM. First-time participants are very welcome. If you are interested, please feel free to contact and register at [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you all.

07/10/2026

Please Join us!!!

Join the workshop for a special hands-on cultural workshop exploring the traditional Japanese art of kokedama (moss ball making) at the Los Angeles Koyasan Buddhist Temple . Led by Mr.…