Service

The LAHHBT Ministers can conduct a variety of family gathering services onsite and online. For the honorific giving, the temple humbly asks the host to offer donations to the temple and minister per a case. Please contact the temple office to schedule a service.

Sunday Service starts at 10:00 a.m. in the main hall, Hondo. This is open to the public. Please check in at the front.

Service Order

Kansho: Hering Meditation with the Ringing of the Bell

Opening Remarks

Reciting Buddhist sutra (Juseige_Service Book on page 62)

Three Treasures/San Kie Mon (Service Book on pages 3 & 4) 

Dharma Message by the ministers in both Japanese and English

Announcements

Closing Remarks

*Sunday Service is open to the public. Online participation is available via Zoom.

*Followed by Dharma School Classes for Children

You're welcome to join as walk-in or online. Contact: nishidharmacenter@gmail.com

FUNERAL SERVICE: A funeral service has its own important unique meaning. Attending a funeral service is not only to pay our final respects to the deceased but also to express our gratitude for Amida Buddha's Wisdom and Compassion that sustain us constantly in our daily lives. A funeral service is also an occasion to hear the true teachings of the Nembutsu and to become aware of the truth about life and death.

Basic Service Order

Kansho: Hearing Meditation with Ringing of the Bell

Chanting in front of the Casket

Presentation of Dharma Buddhist Name

Voice Meditation with Chanting of Sutra

Offering of Incense by Family and Congregations

Gatha Singing

Opening Remarks and Personal History

Offering of Incense by Representatives

Eulogy

Gatha Singing

Memorial Dharma Message

Words of Appreciation by Family

Closing Remarks

For those who need any assistance, please contact us at (213) 680-9130 or info@nishihongwanji-la.org

MEMORIAL SERVICE: The memorial service is a precious opportunity for you, your family, and friends to listen to the teachings of the Buddha as well as an opportunity to remember your beloved ones. It does not matter whether you observe a memorial service before or after the memorial day. The most important thing is your feelings and attitudes while listening to the voiceless voice of the Buddha and the deceased.

Basic Service Order

Opening Remarks

Voice Meditation with Chanting of Sutra

Offering of Incense by Family

Memorial Dharma Message

Closing Remarks

WEDDING CEREMONY: The Buddhist wedding ceremony is joyous, as well as a solemn event. The atmosphere of happiness and devotion, filled with Amida Buddha’s Compassion, makes your wedding day truly memorable. Let us be a part of your most precious day as you begin a new life.

Basic Service Order

Procession

Praising Virtues of Amida Buddha (Chanting)

Introduction of Bride and Groom

Wedding Message

Exchange Vows

Exchange Rings

Presentation of Nenju and Offering of Incense

Pronouncement

Recessional

If you need any assistances to coordinate your wedding ceremony, please contact us at (213) 680-9130 or info@nishihongwanji-la.org