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Learning Obon dances is easy and fun.

  • The Power of Compassion
    Introduction to Buddhism
    "FAQ for non-Buddhists"
    5 classes 7 to 8pm; cost $10
    Final class 5/9
  • Cassidy's Pizza Night
    May 8, 5-9pm
  • Obon Dance Practice
    Mon & Wed, 7pm
    Starts June 25,
    Everyone welcome!
  • Obon Festival
    Next Obon Festival, July 2012
  • Hanamatsuri Festival
    Spring 2013
  • More Events
  • Scroll down for a list of scheduled services
  • Slideshows:
    Hanamatsuri
    YBA

Watsonville Buddhist Temple is a Temple of the Jodo Shinshu Nishi Hongwanji tradition of Buddhism. Jodo Shinshu began over 800 years ago in Japan, and is still headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, at the Nishi Hongwanji Main Temple. Our tradition is supported in the United States by Buddhist Churches of America (BCA). We are part of the Coast District of the BCA.

We strive to follow the path to enlightenment by preserving faith in the Three Treasures: Dharma (the teachings), Sangha (the people), and Buddha (the Enlightened One).
Temple Scheduled services:
Explanation of Buddhist Services
  • April 22, 10am
    Sunday Service
  • April 29, 10am
    Sunday Service
  • May 6, 10am
    Sunday Service, Shotsuki
  • May 13, 10am
    Sunday Service
    Guest speaker, lunch
  • May 20, 10am
    Sunday Service
    Gotan E & Late Bishop
    BWA luncheon
  • May 27, Memorial Day
    Cemetery Services
    9am Pioneer; 10am PV
    1pm Santa Cruz; 3pm
    San Juan, 4pm Hollister
  • June 3, 10am
    Sunday Service
    Shotsuki, graduation
  • June 10,
    No Sunday Service
  • June 17, 10am
    Sunday Service