Oregon Buddhist Temple

Oregon Buddhist Temple Our temple, the oldest in Oregon, follows Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. It is a path oriented toward inclusion, gratitude, and the lives of laypeople.

The Oregon Buddhist Temple (OBT) was founded November 29, 1903 (originally as the Portland Buddhist Church), making us the oldest Buddhist organization in Oregon. Our sangha follows Jodo Shinshu (or Shin) Buddhism, which has been referred to as "blue collar" Buddhism and the practice-less practice. Our sect is non-monastic and geared toward everyday experiences and families. OBT started as a commu

nity to service the religious and cultural needs of Portland's Japanese immigrants. While we grew up in the Japanese-American community and are proud of our heritage and traditions, we are happy to be growing and becoming increasingly diverse. OBT welcomes all people, regardless of ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, and political or religious affiliation. Our weekly services are typically on Sunday at 10:00 am. Please check our website calendar for service schedule as well as special services and events.

We hope you can join us for the Sunday service with Rev. Tadao Koyama this Sunday at 10am 🙏✨ #浄土真宗本願寺派 #ポートランド
06/26/2026

We hope you can join us for the Sunday service with Rev. Tadao Koyama this Sunday at 10am 🙏✨

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Obon volunteer signups are now live! Whether it is food prep, set up, or greeting people, we have all sorts of roles tha...
06/23/2026

Obon volunteer signups are now live! Whether it is food prep, set up, or greeting people, we have all sorts of roles that may pique your interest! You may find our sign up link on our website (link in bio).

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We are very grateful for Dr. Ono, who shared Father’s Day dharma messages yesterday at OBT for both children and grown u...
06/22/2026

We are very grateful for Dr. Ono, who shared Father’s Day dharma messages yesterday at OBT for both children and grown up sangha. Dr. Ono’s talks often mixes his long experience as a doctor, with Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.

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High school graduate recognition today at the temple -Congratulations, Haruki!!!
06/21/2026

High school graduate recognition today at the temple -
Congratulations, Haruki!!!

Please join us for June Shotsuki Hoyo, Monthly Memorial Service this Sunday at 10am 🙏And we are holding Monthly Food Dri...
06/19/2026

Please join us for June Shotsuki Hoyo, Monthly Memorial Service this Sunday at 10am 🙏
And we are holding Monthly Food Drive on Shotsuki Hoyo Sundays. ☺️

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Let’s get the temple ground ready for summer events! We are doing some garden clean up this Sunday right after the servi...
06/13/2026

Let’s get the temple ground ready for summer events! We are doing some garden clean up this Sunday right after the service. Will you join us? Please wear comfortable clothes and bring garden gloves and tools if you can!🌿🌿🌿☺️🙏🌿🌿🌿

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We are so grateful for sangha members volunteering to do so many things around the temple. Here is Robbie, as one of ou...
06/12/2026

We are so grateful for sangha members volunteering to do so many things around the temple. Here is Robbie, as one of our dedicated Obuppan team, with rice for Amida sama and Shinran Shonin and Rennyo Shonin in Onaijin.
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CREW Donation Drive ( to help and empower women) is going on at Oregon Buddhist Temple!! 🌷🌷🌷Please consider donating at ...
06/07/2026

CREW Donation Drive ( to help and empower women) is going on at Oregon Buddhist Temple!! 🌷🌷🌷
Please consider donating at your comfort level. For more on CREW, please check our website.
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3720 SE 34th Avenue
Portland, OR
97202

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+15032349456

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