San Luis Obispo Buddhist Temple
6996 Ontario Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Phone: 805-595-2625

Resident Minister: Rev. Ed Fujii
minister@slobuddhisttemple.org


President's Message

BWA

Ichimi Daiko

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OBON 2010

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JODO SHINSHU - Hongwanji-ha

* Visit www.hongwanjiplace.com if you are looking for books on Buddhism, gifts, etc.

Jodo Shinshu, literally meaning "True Pure Land Religion" was founded by Shinran Shonin. In America, it is often called Shin Buddhism.

The accepted date of the founding of this denomination is 1224, when the first draft of Shinran's most important book "Teaching, Practice, Faith, and Attainment" (Kyo Gyo Shin Sho) was completed.

* Southern District Temples:
Arizona Buddhist Temple
Buddhist Church of Santa Barbara
Buddhist Temple of San Diego
Gardena Buddhist Temple
Guadalupe Buddhist Church
Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
Orange County Buddhist Church
Oxnard Buddhist Temple
Pasadena Buddhist Church
San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
San Luis Obispo Buddhist Church
Senshin Buddhist Temple
Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
Vista Buddhist Temple
West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple

TEACHING:
Having awakened to the compassion of Amida Buddha and rejoicing in the assurance of Buddhahood, we shall endeavor to live a life of gratitude and compassionate activity.
EIGHTFOLD PATH:
  • Right Views - right understanding of the Buddha's Dharma
  • Right Aspiration - high and noble aims
  • Right Speech - speaking of kind words
  • Right Conduct - right behavior
  • Right Livelihood - honest, professional life
  • Right Effort - perseverance in goodness
  • Right Mindfulness - right use of the intellect
  • Right Meditation - meditation on the Buddha and the Dharma