Akemashite Omedetto Gozaimasu!  First of all I would like the thank Rev Watanabe, Yasuko Kujiraoka, the Board of Directors and the entire Sangha for their selfless cooperation and support of this temple.  This includes BCA, ministers and laypersons who have directly or indirectly supported us, thank you.  As you know this past year had its unique challenges but the Sangha bravely came together to meet it head on.  As we embark on a new year I request your continued spirited support and will do what I can to help communicate the message of the Buddha.  As we frequently recite during Sunday service under ‘Shin Buddhist Life Principles’, my goal for the New Year is to “Share the True Dharma with All.”   Former Monshu Koshin Ohtani, in his book ‘The Buddha’s Wish for the World,’ cites: “Your life is a gift wished into existence.”   May 2018 bring on a deepening awareness. 

President 

of the 

OBT Board of Directors

  

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A Taste of Obon

   

Cosplay!!!!

Our Cosplay contest was a big hit, with all contestants and audience alike winners. But for best costume, who would you vote for?

Thank you Oxnard Buddhist Temple Sangha!

Just one of our precious gems who helps make Obon a beloved event, and I'm not talking about the teriyaki chicken! Stan Tanaka helps cook teriyaki chicken behind the scenes, and I mean way behind the scenes, in a far corner of the temple grounds. He has been doing this for several decades. Many, many other OBT Sangha members contribute to make Obon a wonderful event for the community. Some of these hidden gems have been helping much longer than even Stan. Thank you OBT Sangha for your dedication to our temple, culture, and ancestors who helped preserve these precious things for us.

More Obon photos to come!

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BCA Youth Retreat in Denver

Aug 2-4, 2019

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Monthly message from our Reverend Watanabe

Nembustu with Gratitude

    Rev. Masanori Watanabe

 

Obon season has come.  I would like to thank you if you’ve been participating in the Obon dance practices. Obon is not only a fun event but also an important Buddhist annual occasion to remember our deceased loved ones and show our respect to them through dancing with joy. Regardless of being a member or non-member, so many help at the boothes or are otherwise engaged at the festival.  By doing so, the Oxnard temple will be sustained and preserved for future generations to encounter the Buddha’s wisdom.  Participating in the festival is an important Buddhist practice and one of Six Paramitas, called Dana, or giving.  We, as Bodhisattvas, dedicate ourselves to the event.  It is a very wonderful thing. more         Go to the message