Watsonville Buddhist Temple

09/04/2026

Join us on September Saturday 12th at 11:00 am for our Tri-Temple Fall Ohigan seminar! We are honored to welcome our special guest speaker, Rev. Kenneth K. Tanaka.

08/28/2026

Join us for our 120th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday October 24! Don't miss this special milestone, with delicious food and a brief but meaningful program! Register by printing out a registration form, or call the temple office directly: https://www.wbtemple.org/event-details-registration/watsonville-buddhist-temple-120th-anniversary-celebration

06/27/2026

Get ready for our annual Fourth of July fireworks sale with Phantom Fireworks! Come by the booth in the temple parking lot starting July 1. All sales support the temple!

06/11/2026

Thank you to all who joined in on the games and came to our FUN DAY on Saturday! We had a great turnout and new friendships were made. Thank you to all our hardworking temple volunteers who made it all possible!

06/06/2026

Tomorrow is FUN DAY! Back by popular demand, this casual and fun gathering brings together our temple community through good food and entertaining games. It's a great opportunity to meet our newest members and new friends and catch up with old ones. Everyone is welcome! Share some laughs, play a few games, and enjoy each other’s company. The fun starts at 2:00!

05/19/2026

Obon season is almost here! Join us on Sunday July 19 for a joyous celebration of our loved ones and honoring of our families. Come for the great food, games and local vendors and stay for the dancing!

05/12/2026

Save the date for October 24! All are welcome to commemorate this special milestone. Stay tuned for registration details.

05/06/2026

Save the date for our summer blood drive. This small act of kindness may save a life! Join us at the temple on Saturday June 13, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, appointments highly recommended. Scan the QR code below or schedule at vitalant.org.

04/22/2026

“We find ourselves in a life of uncertainty, life is more precarious than ever before. Our health, our jobs, our economy and peace of mind are all in jeopardy. Thankfully because of Shinran Shonin, whose birthday we celebrate next month, we are able to receive the teaching of namoamidabutsu. And through this teaching of namoamidabutsu, we shall be able to live a life where we shall be totally satisfied with what we call the self.”

Read more from Rev. Shinseki’s reflections on Gotan-e.

“The Buddha’s Wisdom, is like a torch on a moonless night. But do not weep that your Wisdom Eye cannot see it. Our life is like a ship on the Great Ocean of Birth and Death. Do not worry about your evil Karma. Because Amida’s Vow is limitless, how easy my heavy karma is to bear. Because the Bu...

04/21/2026

Have you gotten your Watsonville Buddhist Temple anniversary apparel yet? From aprons to tees to hoodies, there's something for everyone, and more designs to come soon! Every purchase supports the temple! Shop here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/watsonville-buddhist-temple/