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08/17/2026

Join us for an in-person Introduction to Buddhism meeting this Sunday, August 23rd, at 11:15am. Contact us to register.

This meeting’s topic is on “The Oneness of Life and its Environment”

We often underestimate the impact of our actions on the world around us. However, the Buddhist principle of ‘Esho Funi’ teaches us about the oneness of life and its environment, and the influence that we give and receive through that relationship. Come learn together about the positive effects of Buddhist practice in our lives as individuals, and in the world at large. As we develop the peace and stability of our minds it surely supports the peace and stability of our environment.

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/11/2026

Join us for an online Introduction to Buddhism meeting this Wednesday, August 12th at 7:00 pm. Contact us to register.

Do you tend to dwell in a state of anger? Or more so in a state of joy? The Buddhist principle of the ‘Ten Worlds’ describes the fluctuation of life states that we experience from moment to moment by defining them into ten life conditions or ‘worlds.’ We invite you learn together with us how chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to the Gohonzon enables us to manifest the life condition of Buddhahood in our lives.

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/07/2026

Myoshinji will conduct the monthly Goho’on Oko Ceremony this Sunday, August 9 at 10am.

Gratitude is the foundational spirit of Buddhist practice, and the Oko Ceremony is our most significant opportunity to express our gratitude for the profound benefit of the Three Treasures: Nichiren Daishonin (the Buddha), the Dai-Gohonzon (the Law), and Nikko Shonin (the priesthood). It is also a precious time for us to learn the teachings of Nichiren Daishonin, and deepen our faith and practice together.

Join us in the spirit of gratitude for Nichiren Daishonin and for being able to encounter and practice true Buddhism for ourselves and others.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Schedule of Events (Sun, August 9):
-9am Morning Gongyo
-10am Oko Ceremony
-11:30am Children’s & Teens | Young Adult Group Meetings (held separately)

07/31/2026

Let’s join together this Sunday, August 2nd, at 10am for the Kosen-rufu Shodai Ceremony 🌎

The Kosen-rufu Shodai Ceremony is conducted by all Nichiren Shoshu temples worldwide on the first Sunday of each month in unity with the Head Temple, following the guidance of our High Priest Nichinyo Shonin.

We are so fortunate to have this opportunity to chant in itai doshin (many in body, one in mind) for the establishment of kosen-rufu— the achievement of world peace and the enlightenment of society. With kosen-rufu as our core prayer, and our minds joined as one in this way, there is nothing we can fail to achieve. Let’s make this powerful cause for world peace together.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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07/28/2026

“When we engage in shakubuku, what is most important is that we sincerely wish for the happiness of those we wish to shakubuku, exert ourselves in chanting Daimoku to the Gohonzon with absolute conviction, and—armed with the joy, merit, and compassionate heart (jihi) thus derived—carry out shakubuku.”

-Guidance from our High Priest Nichinyo Shonin

07/18/2026

Join us for an in-person Introduction to Buddhism meeting this Sunday, July 19th, at 11:15am! Contact us today to register.

This meeting’s topic is on “The Ten Worlds”

Do you tend to dwell in a state of anger? Or more so in a state of joy? The Buddhist principle of the ‘Ten Worlds’ describes the fluctuation of life states that we experience from moment to moment by defining them into ten life conditions or ‘worlds.’ Let’s learn together how chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to the Gohonzon enables us to manifest the life condition of Buddhahood in our lives.

We look forward to seeing you there!

07/16/2026

“[Before my very eyes], the pigeon has transformed into a hawk, the sparrow into a clam. I am delighted to see that you have corrected your views by conversing with a friend of virtue in the orchid room,” just as [the winding] mugwort grows straight in a h**p field. If you seriously reflect on the recent disasters and wholeheartedly trust my words, then the land will soon prosper, just as the ocean calms when the wind subsides.“

-An excerpt from Nichiren Daishonin’s Rissho ankoku ron (On Securing the Peace of the Land through the Propagation of True Buddhism), submitted to the Kamakura government on July 16, 1260.

07/13/2026

Let’s join together this month, on Sunday, July 26, at 10am, for the annual Urabon-e Ceremony.

It is through our daily practice to the Gohonzon that we can polish our lives, accumulate great benefit, and cultivate the lantern of our life to shine bright. Nichiren Daishonin teaches the benefits of doing so will affect and shine into the lives all those who share a karmic bond with us from seven generations in the past and seven generations into the future.

That being said, the Urabon-e is an especially auspicious time to be able to express our deep gratitude to our many deceased ancestors, family and friends, and share the great light of this Buddhism together with them through our Toba offerings and prayers at the ceremony.

Let’s make a significant cause for our deceased’s enlightenment, true happiness and peace. Toba requests are due by this Sunday, July 19. Please contact us if you need assistance.

We look forward to seeing you there!

07/11/2026

Let’s join together this Sunday, July 12th, at 10am for the Goho’on Oko Ceremony.

Gratitude is the foundational spirit of Buddhist practice, and the Oko Ceremony is our most significant opportunity to honor and repay our debt of gratitude for the profound benefit of the Three Treasures: Nichiren Daishonin (the Buddha), the Dai-Gohonzon (the Law), and Nikko Shonin (the priesthood).

Join us in the spirit of gratitude for Nichiren Daishonin and for being able to encounter and practice true Buddhism for ourselves and others!

Schedule of Events (Sun, July 12th)
-9am Morning Gongyo
-10am Oko Ceremony
-3:30pm Evening Gongyo
-4pm One Hour Shodai

07/07/2026

Join us for an online Introduction to Buddhism meeting this Wednesday, July 8th, at 7pm! Contact us to register.

This meeting’s topic is on “How to Maintain a Stable Mind in an Unstable World.”

We all have dreams and goals that we wish to reach in our lifetime, but it may feel like our busy lives and challenging circumstances are holding us back from achieving them. In this meeting, we learn about the significance of actualizing a stable mind through Buddhist practice. By developing stability of mind we can flexibly navigate the instability of life and expand our capacity to reach our greatest potential.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Address

2631 Appian Way
Pinole, CA
94564

Telephone

+15102228372

Website

http://www.myoshinji.org/

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