Attend a Sunday Friends & Family Service

Attend in person at 10am on Sundays or watch live at the link below!

COME AS YOU ARE, ALL ARE WELCOME

We are committed to the inclusion of everyone regardless of age, gender identity and expression, race ethnicity, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or immigration status.

Meditation in the Hondo

Sunday Mindfulness Meditation

8:30AM

Come and join us for a serene Sunday morning experience at our Hondo (temple)! We warmly invite you to take a moment to pause, sit, chant, and listen in our Mindfulness Service, starting at 8:30 AM.

Our caring minister or minister assistant will gently guide the group through calming sitting and standing meditations, followed by the soothing practice of chanting as a form of sound meditation, and an enriching Dharma message to uplift your spirit. We can’t wait to share this mindful journey with you!

Sunday Friends & Family Service

10AM

We warmly invite you to join us every Sunday morning for our Family Service! It’s a beautiful gathering where we come together to chant, share selected sayings, lift our voices in song, and absorb the wisdom of a Dharma talk.

Whether you’re a longtime member of our community or a first-time guest, you are most welcome to join us for these heartwarming services. We look forward to sharing this special time with you!

What We Offer

  • Welcoming Diversity: Fresno Buddhist Temple, a Jodo Shinshu sect, embraces people from all backgrounds – Come As You Are.
  • Everyday Harmony: Discover peace, joy, and harmony in daily life through Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.
  • Strength in Sangha: Our core lies in our members – find strength in our community (Sangha).
  • Gratitude in Action: Join us for social, cultural, Sunday School (K-12), and community service activities rooted in Buddhist teachings of gratitude.
  • Sacred Spaces: Experience our newly built temple (Hondo) and Dharma Center.
  • BCA Connection: Part of the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) network, we are one of many Jodo Shinshu temples across the USA.

Share the Joy, Invite a Friend

Join us in our many temple celebrations!

Upcoming Events

Enjoy With Your Whole Family

Our Dharma School teaches our children to live a life of compassion and selflessness (vs. selfishness), be kind to others, and to respect others and all beings.
You’ll find that whether young or old, the temple spirit can be felt through the Sangha (our members) who embody the Dharma (Buddhist teachings) in everything we do, from our services to the volunteer and outreach work we do.

Join Our Vibrant Spiritual Community in Fresno

The Fresno Buddhist Temple welcomes you to become part of our warm and inclusive spiritual community. As the heart of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in the Central Valley, we offer a path of profound teachings that can enrich your life with wisdom, compassion and mindfulness. Beyond spiritual nourishment through our services and dharma talks, the temple provides a supportive sangha where you can find belonging, make meaningful connections and experience the beauty of our Japanese cultural heritage.

We host a diverse array of engaging events and activities for all ages – from meditative practices and insightful lectures to vibrant festivals celebrating our traditions. With our newly constructed temple and dharma center, we have dedicated spaces to gather, learn and grow together. Join us on this journey of self-discovery and awakening. Embrace the temple’s values of kindness, gratitude and interconnectedness that can bring more peace and fulfillment into your daily life. We look forward to you becoming part of our extended family.

By becoming a member of the Fresno Buddhist Temple, your financial contribution will be:

(1) an expression of gratitude for the teachings of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, enabling future generations to hear the Dharma at the Fresno Buddhist Temple;
(2) an important source of revenue to support the day-to-day operations of the temple and
(3) a source of revenue to support the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) of which the Fresno Buddhist Temple is one of nearly sixty temples under the BCA.
Please know that anyone, regardless of membership, is welcome to attend our temple and participate in certain clubs and organizations.
For information on becoming a member of the Fresno Buddhist Temple, please contact:
Lee Osaki
559 442-4054

Frequently Asked Questions

Are children welcome at the service?

Absolutely! Our 10 AM Sunday Service is specially tailored for families. Typically, parents accompany their younger children and sit together in rows sorted by grade level. 

Is there a Sunday Dharma School for kids?

 Yes, indeed!

What should I wear?

Come just as you are! Whether you’re in jeans and a t-shirt or dressed in a more formal attire like a dress or button-down shirt, you’ll fit right in. We welcome everyone.