Saturday, July 15, 2023, Four Rivers Cultural Center, Hikaru Mizu Garden. 5:00 PM food service begins 6:00 PM Sangha Taiko performs 6:30 PM Presentation by Park Ranger Emily Teraoka, Minidoka 7:00 PM Odori   Food service is contracted  to Matsy's; food, drink, dessert (if any).    Ask a Minister Booth; Rev. Kathy and Rev. Anne will be on hand to talk, answer questions, etc.  We may also have limited merchandise available for sale.   Odori practice will by July 9, 11 & 13, 630PM-8PM at the Iseri Office (where we've been holding service).    Come...

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The Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Temple facility was formally dedicated on April 13, 1947, however, the temple got its start long before the foundation was poured or the walls were formed. During World War II, many Treasure Valley farm families lacked workers, with many laborers gone into military service or working in war related jobs. Some Japanese-Americans came to the Treasure Valley to work on farms when laborers were few. By May, 1942, Japanese-Americans who resided on the Pacific Coast from Washington to California were sent via railcar to the detention camps. About that time, Treasure Valley...

THE BEST WAY TO REACH OUR TEMPLE LEADERS AND MINISTERS IS TO EMAIL US AT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Co- Presidents Mike IseriRandy KameshigeDavid Mizuta Board of Trustees 2019-2021 -- Connie Tanaka, Grant Kitamura2020-2022 – Howard Matsumura, Sue Uyeki2021-2023 – Roy Hasebe, Mike Iseri Board of Directors 2019-2021 Randy Kameshige, David Mizuta, Mary Ann Shimojima2020-2022 Sandy Belknap, Mike Iseri, Connie Tanaka, Howard Matsumura, Sherri Kitamura2021-2023 Karen Hata, Debbie Tanaka Treasurer Sandy BelknapMike Iseri Recording...

Buddhist Discussion group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. It is typically held online using Zoom, though we also meet in person in the summer. Visitors welcom.  Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions or to get the link to join. For information: Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Visitors, families and children are always welcome.