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Obon Application
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Obon service is the time to pay respectful homage to our departed parents and ancestors, and to pray for all sentient beings. A separate invitation for Hatsubon will be sent to those who lost a loved one within one year from last year's Obon. Because of COVID-19, the service attendance will be restricted to the families for Hatsubon and seating will be limited requiring reservations.
The service will be live streamed using Zoom. From July 13th to August 15th, the Temple will allow families to schedule a private obon service for their loved ones. Please contact the temple to schedule a service date or if you have any questions by calling (213) 624-1267. The application is available by clicking the picture to the left. Please mail the application to the temple and write a check payable to "Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin of L.A." You can email your applications to rskoyasan@yahoo.com. |
Temple Closure and Cancelation of Temple Clean Up
Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin of Los Angeles would like to thank everyone for their support. As we hope to open up in the near future, current restrictions still do not allow certain activities that would prevent the temple from conducting regular services. The temple will be closed until we are able to comply with all the restrictions as set by the State of California, County and City of Los Angeles. We look forward to the day that we can all attend service at the temple.
The temple clean up that was scheduled for tomorrow is canceled. Obon service will be conducted by the Bishop next week, but the service is closed to the public. Individual Obon memorial services may be scheduled and Hatsubon Families will be prioritized. The Obon application was mailed out to the membership and will be available on the website soon. Please call the temple for more details at (213) 624-1267 if you would like to schedule a private service.
The temple clean up that was scheduled for tomorrow is canceled. Obon service will be conducted by the Bishop next week, but the service is closed to the public. Individual Obon memorial services may be scheduled and Hatsubon Families will be prioritized. The Obon application was mailed out to the membership and will be available on the website soon. Please call the temple for more details at (213) 624-1267 if you would like to schedule a private service.
Monthly Goma Service Livestream
As the temple is still closed, Bishop Matsumoto will be live streaming Weekly Goma Service every Sunday at 9:00 am (except the day of the Monthly Goma Service, the last Sunday of the month, which will streamed at 1:30) until the temple can open to the public for regular morning services. To watch the service register through the Eventbrite website. The Zoom information will be emailed in the confirmation after you've registered. You can also make any donations by Check, on the Eventbrite page or through PayPal.
Monthly Goma Service Livestream
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Bishop Yuju Matsumoto will be live streaming the Monthly Goma Service on May 31, 2020 at 1:30 pm PST. To join the livestream on Sunday, click here.
Please complete the online Google Form Monthly Goma Application here. You can mail in your check or donate via PayPal online. Please indicate which method of payment you plan to use when you apply. If you would like to mail in your application form, you can download the PDF Form and email it to brandon@koyasanbetsuin.org to ensure we prepare your gomagi before the service begins. The suggested donation of $5 per gomagi (wooden prayer stick with one name and one wish) is requested. Please mail a physical copy of your form with a check written out to Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin of LA to: Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin 342 E. 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Please call the temple at (213) 624-1267 if you have any questions. If you need access to the Zoom meeting, email brandon@koyasanbetsuin.org. |
Live Stream of Services
Bishop Yuju Matsumoto will be live streaming morning service and the Major Services (Daihoyo) through Zoom. Please register through the Eventbrite website.
Bishop Matsumoto will be conducting a weekly Goma Ritual Service and you can donate directly to the temple by writing a check out to Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin of LA and mailing it to:
Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin
342 E. 1st St,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Please email your gomagi (wooden prayer stick) request to lakoyasan@yahoo.com. A donation of $5 per stick is requested. Please list your name and wish in the email and mail your check to the temple or you can register for the event on the Koyasan Eventbrite Page.
Please call the temple at (213) 624-1267 if you have any questions.
You can also donate Directly to Koyasan through PayPal. If you do this option, please email your Name and Wish to brandon@koyasanbetsuin.org.
Bishop Matsumoto will be conducting a weekly Goma Ritual Service and you can donate directly to the temple by writing a check out to Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin of LA and mailing it to:
Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin
342 E. 1st St,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Please email your gomagi (wooden prayer stick) request to lakoyasan@yahoo.com. A donation of $5 per stick is requested. Please list your name and wish in the email and mail your check to the temple or you can register for the event on the Koyasan Eventbrite Page.
Please call the temple at (213) 624-1267 if you have any questions.
You can also donate Directly to Koyasan through PayPal. If you do this option, please email your Name and Wish to brandon@koyasanbetsuin.org.
Cancellation of Services and Classes
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Due to the novel cornoavirus (COVID-19), Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin of Los Angeles will be canceling all services and classes. The priests will perform the Spring Ohigan Service and Goma service; however, the service will not be open to the public. You will be allowed to submit your application for Spring Ohigan and for the March 2020 Goma Service and the priests will offer prayers on your behalf as well as write your name and wish on Goma sticks. Please mail in your application to the temple with your check made out to Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin of LA. Click on the pictures to read the letter from the Bishop and download the Application for Ohigan and Goma Service.
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Koyasan March Schedule Now Available
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The March 2020 temple schedule is now available for viewing/download. Please click on the image to the right to go to the temples Calendar & Schedules page.
If you would like to visit the temple, please call (213) 624-1247 before you plan to visit. The temple often has private services scheduled. |
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Soe Goma Application
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Kōbō Daishi introduced the “Goma Fire Rite” from China. The ceremony originated about five thousand years ago in India. The rite called the Fire of Great Wisdom (Daichika), leads us to emancipation, removing the darkness of ignorance and brining the light of enlightenment. At the Goma service attendees destroy their bad karma and offer prayers through prayer wooden sticks (soe gomagi) that are burned in the “fire” ritual. The service is held the last Sunday of the month.
The Goma ritual is performed monthly (12) and at special services (New Years, Hoshimatsuri and Shichi-Go-San) for a total of 15 times a year. If you cannot attend the services and wish to have the ministers offer soe gomagi and prayer for you through the year, please return or send in the application by January 15, 2020. Print clearly your name and prayer below. Suggested minimum donation is $60.00 per person. Make check payable to Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin of L.A |
New Issue (236) of Koyasan's Jiho Newsletter Now Available
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The latest (December 2019 - Issue 236) issue is now available for viewing and/or downloading. Click on the image for a readable copy of the Newsletter. Please note that this month's letter is a combined, English and Japanese version.
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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 Regina@koyasanbetsuin.org.
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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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Koyasan 2020 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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