| ENJOY MOCHIFEST AND JOYA-E ON NEW YEARS EVE Wednesday, December 31st 4:00PM MochiFest (JapaneseFood & Items for sale) 6:30PM Joya-E Buddhist New Year’s Service Ring Out 2025 at our short family-friendly Buddhist service at the Spokane Buddhist Temple. Start your New Year celebrations early with this Buddhist cultural observance. All are welcome. 4:00-6:15PM MochiFest We’ll be selling freshly made Traditional Mochi, Dessert Mochi, and Inari Sushi. We will also be introducing a few special side dishes, including Onigiri with Mixed Rice and Wakame Seaweed Salad. When you come for MochiFest, please take a look through our collection of Japanese items for sale as part of our Joya-E New Year’s Eve Celebration. 6:30PMJoya-E New Year’s Eve Service Everyone who attends will have the opportunity to be a part of ringing the large Konsho (喚鐘) or “Calling Bell” 108 times to symbolically “Ring out” the 108 ways we get caught in stress, worry, frustration, and habits that cause us suffering, and “Ring in” our aspiration to overcome attachment, greed and anger in the coming year. The end of the year is also a time to reflect, with gratitude, for the infinite causes and conditions that have allowed us to live another year. Visitors, Families & Kids are ALWAYS welcome! |
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7/20/25 Obon Festival
Join the Spokane Buddhist Temple for Our Annual Obon Summer Festival
“A Dance for Joy “
Sunday, July 20, 2025 ~ 1PM-7PM
Spokane Buddhist Temple & Grant Park
927 S. Perry Street, Spokane, WA 99202
1:00 PM Festival begins with Arts, Crafts, Music
4:00 PM Shin Buddhist Service
4:30 PM Karate Demonstration
5:00 PM Spokane Taiko – Japanese Drumming
5:30 PM Bon Odori dancing – All Are Welcome
Obon is a time to honor our ancestors with gratitude, reflection, and joyful remembrance. At the Spokane Buddhist Temple, this annual celebration is filled with delicious handmade Japanese food, traditional crafts, and Bon Odori – the communal dance of remembrance and joy.
Whether you’re remembering a loved one, learning about Buddhist traditions, or simply curious about Japanese culture, everyone is welcome. No dance experience needed – just follow along and feel the rhythm. As one of our longtime dancers says,
“It doesn’t make any difference if you can tell your left foot from your right… just dance.”
- Hear the beat of the drums by Spokane Taiko
- Feel the connection of generations
- Taste the love in every bite of mochi and inari
- Be part of a tradition that transcends culture and time
All proceeds from the festival support our all-volunteer temple.
Come celebrate the causes and conditions that brought us all here. Dance with us. Remember with us. Laugh and sway and honor the path that brought you here.
4/13 RamenFest
Our chefs are cooking up traditional Japanese Ramen again with their tasty traditional recipe with pork/chicken broth, noodles and vegies with chicken ($15).*Vegetarian broth with tofu also available.
Add some yummy Mochi Desserts ($8) and Inari Sushi ($8). Come early before we sell out and stay for the Buddhist Temple Open House.
Weather permitting, we will have tables for dining in our side yard.
All proceeds support our all-volunteer Temple.
4/28 RamenFest Fundraiser
Seattle Betsuin Arson Fire
At 10:00 pm on December 31, 2023, an intruder broke into the temple and sought refuge in the basement. Shortly after, the individual committed arson, resulting in considerable fire and water damage to the basement area. The smoke and water damage extended throughout the entire temple, prompting its closure to all.
Efforts are underway to assess the costs of repairing the damage caused. Fortunately, no one was injured. The Hondo (main hall) and the Nokotsudo (columbarium) managed to be unscathed from the fire.
In light of this unfortunate situation, we see an opportunity for renewal, rebuilding, and reaffirming our mission to share the message of the Buddha. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the community for the outpouring of support.
As we navigate our restoration journey, you may stay connected with us by visiting the Seattle Betsuin webpage for updates. For those who would like to make a donation to our Arson Restoration Fund, please visit the link below or find that link on the website: SeattleBetsuin.com.
Contributions can also be made via check – please make checks payable to “SEATTLE BUDDHIST CHURCH” and include “Arson Restoration Fund” in the memo line.
Your kindness and concern are deeply appreciated, and we invite you to share in the successes fueled by your generosity. Thank you for contributing to a collective effort that transcends bricks and mortar.
Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple – 1427 S. Main Street, Seattle, WA 98144
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12/31 New Year’s Sale & Service
A Buddhist New Year’s Eve gathering, with a Buddhist service, Japanese food for sale and sales of Japanese items (dolls, prints, dishes and more!). Food: traditional plain mochi, mochi desserts & inari sushi ($8). Reserve the traditional mochi via email.
If you are looking for a spiritual way to literally ring in the new year, come to the Joya-E “Bell of the Last Night” Service (6:30 pm) to Ring Out 2023! and Ring In 2024! This is a short, family-friendly Buddhist service, where attendees will join in to ring the large Kansho Bell a total of 108 times, to symbolically ring away the 108 passions which inflict people. The proceeds support our Minister’s education.
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11/5&11/12 Intro To Buddhism
Do you have questions about Buddhism? Are you new to the Spokane Buddhist Temple?
Join Ministers Assistant Eric Kerkove for a brief introductory lecture about general Buddhism on the 5th and Jodo Shinshu Buddhism on the 12th. The lectures are followed by an opportunity for discussion – bring your questions. All Are Welcome!