White River Buddhist Temple

History

White River Buddhist Temple was established over a hundred years ago. Its founders and pioneers, originally from Japan, settled in the historic White River Valley area.

Historically the Temple has been a portal to the surrounding community. An example is the popular annual Bon Odori summer festival. This is a great time for the public to share our culture and Dharma.

WRBT also provides two other fundraisers to the community. The Spring fundraiser and the Fall Bazaar.

Programs in Sharing the Dharma

* Buddhist Education Series
* Seminars and Workshops
* Buddhist Book Study Club
* Zen Shin Meditation
* Minister Consultation with Families
* Weekly English Family Services
* Dharma School for Youth
* Qi Guong Class
* Monthly Family Memorial Services

Typical Sunday Schedule

9:00 AM Zen Shin Meditation

10:00 AM Dharma School for Students
Qi Gong
Tea Break

11:00 AM Family Service in English

12:00 Noon Tea Break

* Japanese Service is held bi-weekly on Thursday(s).

White River Buddhist Temple is part of the Northwest District which comprises of 6 Temples ( Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Yakima, Oregon, and Idaho-Oregon ) and the Columbia Sangha. It is part of the national organization, Buddhist Churches of America which resides in San Francisco - Bay Area.