EXCITING DAYS - The Idaho Oregon Buddhist Temple is holding our annual Japan Nite celebration. This year Obon festivities will be at a NEW LOCATION, The Four Rivers Cultural Center (FRCC) located at 676 SW 5th Ave. in Ontario, Oregon. The food service starts at 5PM however you should plan to arrive early as FRCC will be open beforehand -- that means you will have access to the museum, Japanese Garden, gift shop and the Harno Gallery. There will be many demonstrations including Sangha Taiko which is always a crowd favorite. This is an excellent event for the whole family! Come share, learn and dine divine!

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Rev. Fujimoto Walking Meditation Video

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Shin Buddhism: Namo Amida Butsu

Article recently publised in the Argus Observer about IOBT can be found here at: Buddhist Religion.
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BCA Center for Buddhist Education

The Center for Buddhist Education was first inspired by Shinran Shonin's legacy. The mission of the Buddhist Churches of America - Center for Buddhist Education (CBE) is to provide diverse learning opportunities to deepen the understanding and appreciation of Buddha's wisdom and compassion among Sangha leaders and the broader community.

As an educational arm of the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA), CBE offers programs to support the continuing education of BCA ministers, training of ministers' assistants, temple leaders, Dharma school teachers, youth groups, affiliated organizations and others interested in exploring Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in America.

Programs are developed in partnership with many entities within and beyond the BCA organization, including the Office of the Bishop, local BCA temples, and the Institute of Buddhist Studies.

We encourage everyone to learn more by visitng the CBE website.

The Boise (Sangha) weekly meeting is every Tuesday evening beginning at 7:30pm. More Information

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Annual Events

Everyone is welcome! You do not need to be a church member.

Gigantic Wabi Sabi Yard Sale, first Saturday of May
Japan Nite Obon Festival, July (date TBA)
Kakimochi making, first Sunday of October
Annual Bazaar and Auction, third Sunday of October