About Myoshinji

For over 40 years, Myoshinji Temple has served the local community as a place where people from all backgrounds come to learn about traditional Buddhism and practice together. Myoshinji is open throughout the year and offers many introductory events and ceremonies. We encourage all visitors to contact us to schedule your first visit as hours and availability vary.

Myoshinji Temple directly follows the 800 year-old traditions of our Head Temple Taisekiji at Mt. Fuji in Japan. Myoshinji was established on June 3, 1984 and is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in Pinole, California. It is one of six Nichiren Shoshu Temples in the United States.

Outside of daily Gongyo and Shodai ceremonies, Myoshinji has several active community groups to deepen our faith, practice and study and further our connections. All groups meet monthly both in-person and virtually on Zoom. If you are interested in learning more and/or attending a future gathering, contact the temple.

Young Adults Group

The Young Adult Group provides many wonderful opportunities to connect with fellow members while nurturing one another’s faith, practice and study of true Buddhism. Study meetings with our Chief Priest and various activities and gatherings are held each month.

If you are interested in participating, contact the temple.

Teen Group

The Teen Group at Myoshinji aims to bridge the gap between the Children’s Group and the Young Adult’s Group and provides a space for our young members to be able to develop their own faith and practice while still being supported by their families. Monthly meetings serve to deepen their understanding and knowledge of Buddhism and also give the teens a chance to ask any questions they may have about their practice. Additional fun activities give opportunities for our teen members to be able to make lifelong connections with other teens who practice Buddhism.

If you are interested in participating, contact the temple.

Children’s Group

Each month the children of Myoshinji Temple gather together with our Chief Priest or Assistant Priest to learn about Buddhism in a welcoming and educational environment. The children learn about Buddhist practice together through activities including crafts, games, storytelling, and caring for our temple vegetable garden. All children are welcome to join, and parents are encouraged to participate.

If you are interested in participating, contact the temple.

Parents Group

Myoshinji’s Parent’s Group meets monthly so that parents can deepen their faith, support each other, and share experiences with one another. Parents share a unique opportunity to teach their kids about Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism, and the Parent’s Group is a place where parents gather to learn how to do just that.

If you are interested in participating, contact the temple.