wisteria symbol Watsonville Buddhist Temple location and phone
obon dancers

Next Obon Festival July, 2012.

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
  • Dec. 31, 7:30pm
    Joya E
    Ring the bell; eat soba!
  • Jan 1, 10am
    Shusho E
  • Jan 8, 10am
    Family Service
    Shotsuki & installation
    New Year Potluck
  • Jan 15, 10am
    Sunday Service
    750th memorial
    Ho On Ko
  • Jan 22, 10am
    Sunday Service
  • Jan 29, 10am
    ABA Memorial Service
  • Feb 5, 10am
    Family Service
    Shotsuki
  • Feb 12, 10am
    Sunday Service
    Nirvana Day
  • Feb 19, 10am
    Sunday Service