West Covina Buddhist Temple

West Covina Buddhist Temple West Covina Buddhist Temple is an organization in the Jodo Shinshu (or Shin) Buddhist tradition.

The temple offers weekly 10am Sunday Services and informal Buddhist study classes. Please check our temple calendar for schedule details (https://livingdharma.org/index.php/our-temple/calendar/). If you'd like to visit, note that we are located within (but not affiliated with) a local Japanese community center in West Covina. Services are in English and everyone is welcome; Buddhism teaches the oneness and interdependence of all life.

2026 Obon FestivalWCBT Obon Festival will be held on Saturday, June 27, from 3:00 - 9:00 pm. Children's game booths, sha...
06/09/2026

2026 Obon Festival
WCBT Obon Festival will be held on Saturday, June 27, from 3:00 - 9:00 pm. Children's game booths, shave ice, cold beer, and delicious food await you.
We hope you all can join us at the Obon Festival!

Manto-e Service: 6:00 pm
Kishin Daiko Performance: 6:30 pm
Bon Odori: 7:00 pm

For vendors and exhibits information, please see https://livingdharma.org/index.php/2026-obon-vendors/

Bon Odori dance practices will begin every Tuesday and Thursday in June at the ESGVJCC parking lot. The dates are June 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, and 26 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

04/27/2026

West Covina Buddhist Temple's May & June issue of "Gateway" is now available.
Keep up with our upcoming events by viewing our bimonthly newsletter using the link below.
https://livingdharma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/26-0506-GW_nf.pdf
You can also visit our website https://livingdharma.org/ for upcoming events.

02/23/2026

West Covina Buddhist Temple's March & April issue of "Gateway" is now available.
Keep up with our upcoming events by viewing our bimonthly newsletter using the link below.
https://livingdharma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26-0304-GW_nf.pdf
You can also visit our website https://livingdharma.org/ for upcoming events.

Dear WCBT Sangha Members and Friends, We are happy to announce that our annual online seminar will be held on Saturday,...
02/17/2026

Dear WCBT Sangha Members and Friends,

We are happy to announce that our annual online seminar will be held on Saturday, February 28, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 1 - 3 pm (PST)
Theme: "The Power of Connection: Deep Hearing-How Jodo Shinshu Opens Us to True Connection"
Speaker: Rev. Melissa Opel (Buddhist Church of San Francisco)
*There is No Registration Fee.

Please pre-register from the link below:
https://forms.gle/An6SeCWXiZ3Dzx1B9

A Zoom link will be sent to you one week prior to the seminar. For more information about the seminar, please see the flyerhttps://livingdharma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26-Seminar-Flyer.pdf

We look forward to seeing you there!

This is a gentle reminder that the WCBT will hold the workshop on Sunday, January 25, from 11:15 am to 2 pm. The worksho...
01/24/2026

This is a gentle reminder that the WCBT will hold the workshop on Sunday, January 25, from 11:15 am to 2 pm. The workshop will be held both in-person and online.

Date: Saturday, January 25, 2026
Time: 11:15 am - 2 pm (PST) *Immediately after Sunday Service
Theme: "The Power of Connection: Every Family Has a Story and Their Story Is Ours"
Speakers: Dr. Rosa Delgado, Nazia Islam, and Barbara Shirota
*There is No Registration Fee.

Please pre-register from the link below:
https://forms.gle/8qpFDq6HtpkDgJQo6
You can also just come and join us on Sunday.

The purpose of this workshop is to enhance mutual understanding and friendship by learning from each other's culture and history. Each family story is unique, yet there is common ground we can all relate to. In these uncertain and fearful circumstances, understanding and respect would be more significant than ever for us to live peacefully and leave a better world for future generations.

We look forward to seeing you there!

We are happy to announce that our workshop will be held on Sunday, January 25, from 11:15 am to 2 pm. The workshop will ...
01/07/2026

We are happy to announce that our workshop will be held on Sunday, January 25, from 11:15 am to 2 pm. The workshop will be held both in-person and online.

Date: Saturday, January 25, 2026
Time: 11:15 am - 2 pm (PST) *Immediately after Sunday Service
Theme: "The Power of Connection: Every Family Has a Story and Their Story Is Ours"
Speakers: Dr. Rosa Delgado, Nazia Islam, and Barbara Shirota
*There is No Registration Fee.

Please pre-register from the link below:
https://forms.gle/8qpFDq6HtpkDgJQo6

A Zoom link will be sent to those attending the workshop online one week prior to the seminar. For more information about the workshop, please see the attached flyer.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The January Shotsuki Service was held on Sunday, January 4. Since it was the first service of the New Year for many of t...
01/07/2026

The January Shotsuki Service was held on Sunday, January 4. Since it was the first service of the New Year for many of the members, there was a special otoki luncheon with sashimi and sake generously provided by Rev. Miyoshi to celebrate the occasion.

01/07/2026

West Covina Buddhist Temple's January & February issue of "Gateway" is now available.
Keep up with our upcoming events by viewing our bimonthly newsletter using the link below.
https://livingdharma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/26-0102-GW_nf-1.pdf
You can also visit our website https://livingdharma.org/ for upcoming events.

11/10/2025

West Covina Buddhist Temple's November & December issue of "Gateway" is now available.
Keep up with our upcoming events by viewing our bimonthly newsletter using the link below.
https://livingdharma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/25-1112-GW_nf.pdf
You can also visit our website https://livingdharma.org/ for upcoming events.

This is a friendly reminder that WCBT will hold our annual Kiku Crafts and Food Fair on Sunday, November 2, from 10 am -...
11/01/2025

This is a friendly reminder that WCBT will hold our annual Kiku Crafts and Food Fair on Sunday, November 2, from 10 am - 3:00 pm at East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center, 1203 West Puente Ave, West Covina, California, 91790.

We will offer Asian-inspired crafts, clothing, jewelry, giftware, and original artwork to be purchased just in time for the holidays. And, of course, lots of delicious food to be consumed. Each vendor will be handling their own sales, and not all take credit cards, so come prepared. For more information about our vendors, please see the link below.

https://livingdharma.org/index.php/24-kiku-crafts-food-fair/

Come for some holiday shopping. Stay for the fun and food!

Address

1203 W Puente Avenue
West Covina, CA
91790

Opening Hours

10am - 1pm

Telephone

+16266891040

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