Long Beach Buddhist Church Welcomes You

About Us

Established in: 1957

Enshrined Statue: Buddha Shakyamuni

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Founder: Rev. Kosai Osada

Rev. Shoji Oshima (Rev. Shoji Nitta)
Rev. Wako Kato

2nd Minister: Rev. Soyu Matsuoka

3rd Minsiter Rev. Ryosho Kokuzo

4th Minister Rev. Sowa Sugiyama

5th Minister Rev. Jikido Sugawa

6th Minister Rev. Gyokei Yokoyama

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Long Beach Buddhist Church is a non-denominational Buddhist community established with the idea of practicing pure Buddhism and to be in keeping with the American way of life. The term "non-denominational" or "non-sectarianism" means that the Buddha's original and pure teachings are followed in their entirety. With non-sectarianism, an attempt has made to foster the growth of American Buddhism.

The Long Beach Buddhist Church (LBBC) began as a dream of Reverend Kosai Osada (1911-1989) in 1951 with the first services being held at the Long Beach Japanese Community Center. In 1957, groundbreaking began for the Church at its present location in Long Beach at 2360 Santa Fe. Ave.

Reverend Osada’s aspiration was to return to the original teachings of Buddhism in its purest form and the Church has been following this philosophy ever since.

Buddhist Observance and Practice

Activities

Anyone can participate in our regular weekly Sunday service and meditation practice.

Buddhist Practice and Service in November

Sun. November 17

8:30 am Meditation

10 am Regular Service

12 noon Shigin

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Mon. November 18

7 pm Study & Meditation

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Fri. November 22 

6 am Zen Meditation

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Sun. November 24

8:30 am Meditation

10 am Shotsuki memorial service

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Mon. November 25

7 pm Study & Meditation

Sun. December 1

8:30 am Meditation

10 am Regular Service

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Mon. December 2

7 pm Study & Meditation

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Sun. December 8

8:30 am Meditation

10 am Jodo-e Service

Buddha's Enlightenment Day

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Mon. December 9

7 pm Study & Meditation

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Fri. December 13

6 am Zen Meditation

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Sun. December 15

9 am Church Cleanup

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