Betsuin Choir

Under the direction of Mrs. Nancy Hikoyeda, the Betsuin Choir has a long and proud history. Formerly known as the Senior Choir, this group is made up of interetsed, musically inclined adults of all ages. The choir performs at several events and services throughout the year. Singing Buddhist gathas, Japanese cultural songs, and other selections, they entertain the Sangha and broader audiences.

The choir meets for rehearsal on Tuesday evenings at the Temple.

ABA - Adult Buddhist Association

The ABA is a group of Buddhist adults who come together for social, religious and community service purposes. ABA takes part in temple, District and National events and often helps with the logistics of these events. ABA is a member of the Western Adult Buddhist League (WABL).

Historically, ABA was known as the Nisei Buddhist Society and was formed in 1953 by the merger of the Sonen-kai and the Junior Fujin-kai.

Buddhist Women's Association (BWA)

The BWA (also known as the Fujin-Kai) is the temple's primary service group. The women of the BWA prepare Japanese meals, provide food for events and services, do community service for local organizations and teach younger members the fine art of Japanese food preparation.

This group is truly the backbone of the Temple's Sangha. As mothers and grandmothers they have encouraged and helped their children and families to understand the importance of the Dharma, while arranging various religious activities and programs for their personal spiritual awakening. In addition to all of these activities, they have initiated and developed many social and fundraising events.

Membership in the BWA is open to all women with the interest and the desire to participate.

Senshin-Kai

This group was originally organized in 1932 as a club for Japanese speaking young men. The membership was originally comprised of Kibei (American born and Japan educated). In 1950 the wives of the members joined the group and the current membership includes a large number of ladies. The Senshin-kai is now a senior-aged group that is untiringly dedictaed to the preservation of the Temple.

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