Zenshuji is a Sōtō Zen temple dedicated to bringing the 2,500-year-old teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha to America as illuminated by Dōgen Zenji and Keizan Zenji, the Two Founders of Sōtō Zen Buddhism.

Our mission is to offer the ethnically diverse area of greater Los Angeles guidance in Sōtō Zen practice for those interested in satisfying spiritual, intellectual, and social needs.

Zenshuji is located in the heart of Los Angeles in the Little Tokyo/Arts District area. We offer Zen practice for all people in a unique Japanese-style setting.

Please join us. Zenshuji is an oasis of calm in the midst of the fast pace of urban life.

１９２２年創立以来、九十年以上の歴史がある曹洞宗北米両大本山別 院禅宗寺。禅仏教、道元禅師の教えと共に、法要・冠婚葬祭はもとよ り、節分・お盆祭り・七五三など四季折々の日本の行事、茶道や写経 などの日本文化教室、日系人の社交イベントなど、多岐にわたる活動 ・行事で南カリフォルニア日系社会やダウンタウン・リトルトーキョ ー地域に貢献しています。

Welcome

May 10 - Zen Voice, Zen in Motion Workshops

               「声の禅」「動きの禅」体験講座

May 18 - Monthly Service/Mother’s Day & Father’s Day Luncheon/

               Obon Carnival Committee Meeting

               祥月法要・母の日父の日昼食会・お盆祭り実行委員会

May 26 - Memorial Day Services at various cemeteries

                メモリアルデー霊園法要

Jun 15 - Monthly Service & Memorial　祥月法要

July 26 & 27 - Zenshuji Obon Carnival　禅宗寺お盆祭り

Please see Temple News page for more information.

Go to Zenshuji Facebook for the video of the latest service.