SENSHIN
SEN: to wash, cleanse.
SHIN: mind, heart, being
SENSHIN
SEN: to wash, cleanse.
SHIN: mind, heart, being
Location
Location
Senshin is located in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Two blocks west of the campus of University of Southern California
Two blocks northwest of the future home of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
Pure Land Buddhism
Pure Land Buddhism
Senshin is a Buddhist Temple of the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha Pure Land Mahayana tradition.
REV. RYUTA FURUMOTO
Welcome and Warm Wishes! Thank you for visiting the Senshin website, please come visit our Temple services on Sunday mornings and following study classes to learn more about Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Senshin also offers many programs for people of all ages such as Taiko, Ceramics, Karate, etc.
With palms together,
Namu Amida Butsu
About Sundays
About Sundays
What time do Services start?
We currently offer a hybrid Service, both in-person and available online via Zoom. Our Services start at 10:00am, and include chanting, gathas, and a sermon by a Minister. Typical services last around an hour. Everyone attends the same service, ranging from our senior-citizen members to kindergartners. We request that if you attend in person that you have no Covid symptoms and to please wear a mask.
How can I receive a Zoom link?
Zoom link will be sent via Email to all members and guests, if you do not receive the link by Saturday, please email senshintemple@gmail.com to request an invitation.
What is the appropriate attire for Services?
Come “just as you are”, you will see everything from jeans, shorts, and slacks to T-Shirts, Polos, and Button-downs.
Are there programs available for children?
Yes. We do have special activities for children & families that occur throughout the year, like our Obon Festival and Mochitsuki. In addition, there are cultural/religious activities for children that are held as part of Sunday services, for example Hinamatsuri (Doll’s Day) Festival in March, Kodomo-no-hi (Children’s Day) in May, Day of Gaki (Halloween) in October. We also have a month-long Children’s summer camp, Saishin Dojo, in July-August.
Do you have a parking lot?
Parking: There are two parking lots at Senshin, the main lot is on the corner of 37th St. and Raymond Ave., the other one is located on the west side of the Temple at 1341 W. 37th St. Both parking lots are connected are on Temple property and our Hondo (Main Hall) is accessible from both lots.
Are there programs available for youth?
Youth Program: Our middle-school group known as Sangha Teens, and our High-School group, known as Jr. YBA, meets once a month and on occasion have activities like Fundraisers, Religious Seminars, or Social Activities
Special Services
Special Services
Monthly Memorial Service (Shotsuki Hoyo).
In memory of those who have died in that month. On request, the listing of the name of the deceased and the person observing the memorial appear in the Prajna newsletter.
Ganta-e: New Years Day Gathering
January 1
Hoonko: Shinran Shonin Memorial
January 16 (Date of Service January 26)
Nehan-e: Shakyamuni Buddha enters Parinirvana
February 16 (Date of Service)
Higan-e: Spring Equinox Gathering
March 23 (Date of Service)
Hanamatsuri: Historical Buddha’s Birthday
April 8 (Date of Service April 6)
Gotan-e: Shinran Shonin’s Birthday
May 19 (Day of Service)
Kangi-e: Gathering of Joy (Obon Service)
July 20
Higan-e: Autumn Equinox Gathering
September 21
Eshin-ni, Kakushin-ni, and Kujo Takeko-sama: Memorial Service
October 19
Jodo-e: Bodhi Day, Shakyamuni Buddha’s Enlightenment
December 7 (Date of Service)
Joya-e: End of Year Service
December 31