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.

Starting September 10th, there will be Meditation and Shoshinge Service at Oregon Buddhist Temple (10am -11am, Thursdays...
09/07/2026

Starting September 10th, there will be Meditation and Shoshinge Service at Oregon Buddhist Temple (10am -11am, Thursdays and Saturdays). Everyone is welcome 🙂🙏

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Starting this coming week, there will be Shoshinge Service and Meditation on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 am to 11am....
09/06/2026

Starting this coming week, there will be Shoshinge Service and Meditation on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 am to 11am. On Fridays from 10am to 11am, there will be Coffee and Conversation with Rev. Vonn at the temple! 🙂🙏
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Fall is approaching 🍁You are invited to join OBT at our Sukiyaki Fall Bazaar on Sunday, Oct 25, 12pm-3pm! Beef sukiyaki,...
09/01/2026

Fall is approaching 🍁

You are invited to join OBT at our Sukiyaki Fall Bazaar on Sunday, Oct 25, 12pm-3pm! Beef sukiyaki, vegan sukiyaki, and tsukemono are now available for pre-orders, while other food/snacks will be available for sale the day of.

Hope to see you there!

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Some new changes at OBT this September! #浄土真宗本願寺派 #ポートランド
09/01/2026

Some new changes at OBT this September!

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We had a lovely guest from Japan visiting our Sunday Service today. Minori san is a Jodoshinshu minister as well as a pr...
08/30/2026

We had a lovely guest from Japan visiting our Sunday Service today. Minori san is a Jodoshinshu minister as well as a professional cheerleader and instructor! We hope you can come again, Minori san! 🙂🙏
Minori Yokoyama

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( photo by Todd)Tom shared his journey of creating the scrolls he has hand painted at ObonFest 2026. #浄土真宗本願寺派 ...
08/30/2026

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Tom shared his journey of creating the scrolls he has hand painted at ObonFest 2026.

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( photo by Stan)a scene from ObonFest 2026 #浄土真宗本願寺派 #ポートランド
08/28/2026

( photo by Stan)

a scene from ObonFest 2026

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( photos by Todd )Dancers of Tsubaki Buyo Doukoukai shared beautiful and elegant dances at ObonFest 2026! #浄土真宗本願...
08/27/2026

( photos by Todd )

Dancers of Tsubaki Buyo Doukoukai shared beautiful and elegant dances at ObonFest 2026!
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Rev. Vonn and Carol making sure the booths were ready right before ObonFest 2026!( so sorry for the name mistake) ...
08/27/2026

Rev. Vonn and Carol making sure the booths were ready right before ObonFest 2026!

( so sorry for the name mistake)

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08/25/2026

another scene from ObonFest 2026

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3720 SE 34th Avenue
Portland, OR
97202

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+15032349456

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