Youth Programs

The Dharma School is where we teach young students of PreK to High School practices and the background of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.  Please go to the Dharma School page for more information.

The Junior Choir is part of the Temple’s Dharma School. To join the Choir, the student must be registered in Dharma School. The minimum age is third grade (younger students may be accepted after interview with the director) and the student graduates from the Junior Choir with their graduation from high school.

The Choir sings a combination of Buddhist gathas, Japanese cultural songs, pop songs and other selections. In addition to performing in several services throughout the school year, the Choir sings at its annual Recital in the Spring.

In the past, the Jr Choir has organized trips during the summer include one to Japan in 2007 (Rinban Sakamoto’s 2007 Japan Trip Blog), several trips to Hawaii temples and to Southern California temples.

The Junior YBA is a social and religious organization whose members are high school aged. It also accepts 8th graders. Activities include volleyball, trips, dances and organizing and attending conferences. For more information, please go to their page under Organizations tab (link)

The Temple hosts active Boy Scout, Cub Scout, and Girl Scout organizations. Boys start with Tiger Cubs and can advance through Cub Scouts all the way through Eagle Boy Scouts. Girl Scouts start with Daisy and advance through their Gold Award as Senior Girl Scouts. Active parent participation is required by all groups.

For more information, please go to the appropriate Organization page (Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts)

The Temple offers a number of college scholarships each year. In addition, several other granting organizations offer their scholarships through the Temple. Current scholarships can be found in the following webpage (Betsuin Scholarshps).