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Hoshimatsuri 2026
A person’s fortune is believed to be influenced by the “star” of the year they were born, and it can change every year. This is called “hoshimawari”, referring to the movement of the stars that affects a person’s luck. Depending on the relationship between your birth star and the star of the year, it may be a favorable or challenging year.
The Hoshimatsuri is held every February at Our Temple to honor the star mandala, praying for protection from misfortune in difficult years and for greater luck in good years. Certain ages, called yakudoshi, are traditionally considered more vulnerable to misfortune—men at 25, 42, and 61, and women at 19, 33, 37, and 61. People often take extra care during these years through prayers and rituals.
人の運勢は、生まれた年の「星（生まれ星）」によって影響され、毎年変わるといわれてい ます。これを「星回り」と呼び、その年の運勢を左右する星の巡り合わせのことです。自分 の生まれ星と、その年の星の関係で、良い年になったり悪い年になったりします。
星まつりでは、毎年2月に星曼荼羅をお祭りし、悪い年には災難を避け、良い年にはさらな る幸運を祈願します。また、厄年は人生の節目で災いが起こりやすい時期と重なるといわれています。
古来から、 男性は25歳・42歳・61歳、女性は19歳・33歳・37歳・61歳を大厄とし、その前後も前厄・後 厄として身を慎む習わしがあります。
Hoshimatsuri Details:
Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026
Contact: Call (213) 624-1267 or email “[email protected]”
We warmly welcome participation from all families!!
The Hoshimatsuri is held every February at Our Temple to honor the star mandala, praying for protection from misfortune in difficult years and for greater luck in good years. Certain ages, called yakudoshi, are traditionally considered more vulnerable to misfortune—men at 25, 42, and 61, and women at 19, 33, 37, and 61. People often take extra care during these years through prayers and rituals.
人の運勢は、生まれた年の「星（生まれ星）」によって影響され、毎年変わるといわれてい ます。これを「星回り」と呼び、その年の運勢を左右する星の巡り合わせのことです。自分 の生まれ星と、その年の星の関係で、良い年になったり悪い年になったりします。
星まつりでは、毎年2月に星曼荼羅をお祭りし、悪い年には災難を避け、良い年にはさらな る幸運を祈願します。また、厄年は人生の節目で災いが起こりやすい時期と重なるといわれています。
古来から、 男性は25歳・42歳・61歳、女性は19歳・33歳・37歳・61歳を大厄とし、その前後も前厄・後 厄として身を慎む習わしがあります。
Hoshimatsuri Details:
- Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Time: 1:30 PM
- Location: Our Temple, 342 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026
Contact: Call (213) 624-1267 or email “[email protected]”
We warmly welcome participation from all families!!
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To the right is the Yakuyoke Hoshimatsuri Chart. Search for you birth year in the right column to find your fortune for the year.
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Omamori Order Form
Click here to download the Omamori Form.
Click here to download the New Omamori Items Flyer.
Click here to download the 2026 Omamori Guide.
Click here to download the New Omamori Items Flyer.
Click here to download the 2026 Omamori Guide.
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Soe-Goma Application
The Goma ritual in Shingon Esoteric Buddhism is one of the most sacred practices transmitted by Kobo Daishi after his studies in China. Its origins date back over five thousand years to ancient religious ceremonies in India. This ritual has been cherished through the centuries as a profound practice that removes suffering, purifies the mind, and guides practitioners toward enlightenment.
At our temple, we conduct fifteen Goma ceremonies each year, including the monthly Goma as well as special services for New Year’s, Setsubun, and Shichi-Go-San. During these services, we sincerely offer prayers for various wishes—such as good fortune, business prosperity, family safety, and traffic safety—by burning the Soe-Goma prayer sticks offered by the congregation.
We are also pleased to introduce our new Special Wooden Goma Ofuda. Instead of placing it in an envelope, you may write your wish directly on the Ofuda itself, which will then be held over the sacred Goma fire during the prayer. This Ofuda will receive prayers at every Goma ceremony throughout the year and will be returned to you the following year. Once received, it may be enshrined in your home for the following year as a protective Goma Ofuda.
To download the Soe-Goma Application, please click on either image below or click here.
At our temple, we conduct fifteen Goma ceremonies each year, including the monthly Goma as well as special services for New Year’s, Setsubun, and Shichi-Go-San. During these services, we sincerely offer prayers for various wishes—such as good fortune, business prosperity, family safety, and traffic safety—by burning the Soe-Goma prayer sticks offered by the congregation.
We are also pleased to introduce our new Special Wooden Goma Ofuda. Instead of placing it in an envelope, you may write your wish directly on the Ofuda itself, which will then be held over the sacred Goma fire during the prayer. This Ofuda will receive prayers at every Goma ceremony throughout the year and will be returned to you the following year. Once received, it may be enshrined in your home for the following year as a protective Goma Ofuda.
To download the Soe-Goma Application, please click on either image below or click here.
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Updated 2026 Temple Calendar
To download the 2026 Temple Calendar, please click on either image below or click here.
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Goeika (Buddhist Chanting) Class
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Join us at the temple to explore the world of Goeika.
Beginners are welcome! We will provide a clear explanation of the meanings and how to chant. Date & Time: January 11: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM February 14: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM March 14: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM April 18: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin (342 E 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012) Reservations & Inquiries: [email protected] |
Yoga & Sound Bath Class
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Koyasan Buddhist Temple is offering a monthly yoga class led by Reid Yoshimura of Little Tokyo Yoga. Reid will guide you through a gentle yoga practice, followed by a soothing sound bath. We warmly invite you to join us for a relaxing and restorative hour at Koyasan Buddhist Temple.
Held on the second Sunday of every month (February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, continuing beyond May) Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Koyasan Buddhist Temple Monthly Yoga & Sound Bath Class Led by Reid Yoshimura (Little Tokyo Yoga) Reservations: Please reserve via the QR code or email [email protected] Reid Yoshimura Biography: Reid Yoshimura is the teacher/founder at Little Tokyo Yoga. He earned his RYT-200 from Joan Hyman at the School of Yoga. He is a certified Sound Healer and is finishing up his 50 hour Restorative training from Jillian Pransky. His style is a well-rounded, heart-centered, meditative flow. When he’s not on the mat, he loves to be outdoors with his son Yogi, a 5-year-old mini schnauzer. |
Calligraphy Classes
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Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin of Los Angeles is proud to announce that we are starting a Calligraphy class taught by Reverend Mori!
Date & Time: January 20, February 17, March 17, and April 21 Each class will start at 5:00 PM. Materials are available for purchase or borrow at Koyasan, if you have your own please bring them. The announcement PDF is also available here. |
2025 Membership Request
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The start of 2025 was difficult for many as we faced windstorms and wildfires here in Southern California.
The current dues of $120/member and $80 for an Additional Adult Member in the same household has been in place for a few years. However, with rising costs of utilities and general maintenance and repair of our Temple, our Board of Directors voted to increase membership dues to $150/member and $100/Additional Adult Member in the same household for the membership period of April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. If you are able, please submit $150 for your membership and $100 for an Additional Adult Member of your household in the envelope for your convenience. Please also return the membership form with your donation (below). Please make your check payable to "Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin of Los Angeles" and write "2025 Membership" in the Memo line. Here is a link to the PDF Membership Request. |
2025 Koyasan Membership Application
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You can download the application by clicking the picture or clicking here.
Your membership provides funding to the temple that keeps the lights on and allows us to continue to provide our members and the community services. There are special discounted pricing on certain services and classes as well as other benefits. Additional information about membership is listed below in English and Japanese. |
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General Information
Koyasan Boy Scout Troop 379 Eagle Scout Recyclables Fundraising
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Bring in your aluminum cans and plastic bottles to Koyasan for recycling! The Boy Scouts will take contributed recyclables to a recycling center to help fund their camping needs, fun activities and service projects. The Scouts of Troop 379 appreciate your support. To coordinate a drop off, please contact Regina Sakurai at (213) 624-1267 or by email at [email protected].
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Koyasan Milestone
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We're moving forward on our second 100 years of serving the community of Los Angeles. We've posted a pictorial chronology of Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin of Los Angeles as documented in our 100th Anniversary commemorative publication. Feel free to view the publication in our History Center.
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Also, in our History Center, please feel free to take a few minutes to watch the companion video entitled Koyasan 100. An in-depth video montage of Koyasan's first 100 years.
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Newsletter |
Koyasan 2026 Calendar & Schedules |
Click here or on the image (left) to view Koyasan's current newsletter entitled "Jiho".
* The Jiho Newsletter is issued on a periodic basis (not related to a specific month, quarter, etc.) |
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