Buddhist Seminar

Rev. Patricia Usuki was born in Toronto, Canada, to an Anglican father and a Buddhist mother. Her parents brought her up in the United Church of Canada, one of the few Canadian religious institutions that welcomed people of Asian heritage.  She is presently Resident Minister, San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, San Fernando, CA.  This event is open to the public. Lunch is provided, $5.00 donation - please RSVP at information@ekoji.org. 

Ekoji means “The Temple of the Gift of Light.” Our mother temple is Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha in Kyoto, Japan and our denomination is commonly known as Shin Buddhism. A Japanese monk named Shinran established this form of Buddhism in the 12th century.

Please browse the website to learn more about Shin Buddhism and the temple’s various activities, including our regular Sunday services, open to all, in English.

There are many cherry trees around our temple. They blossom beautifully when the spring comes. Please come and enjoy them.