Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Temple is part of the Buddhist Churches of America.  If you would like to learn more about the history and teachings of our tradition or identify Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples in your area you can find more information at https://www.buddhistchurchesofamerica.org/

Overview of Buddhism and the Jodo Shinshu Tradition What is Buddhism? At its core Buddhism is a set of teachings and practices that helps us to live a happy and meaningful life that flows in harmony with reality. The various Buddhist traditions found throughout the world can all be traced back to a historic person, Shakyamuni Buddha (also known as Siddhartha Gautama or sometimes just “The Buddha”), who was born in Nepal and lived in India over 2500 years ago. Image: Shakyamuni Buddha in “Enlightenment Pose” (statue at Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Temple) Buddhist teachings tend to share an...