At our services, you’ll see some members in their Sunday best, and some in more casual outfits, like a sweater and jeans. We recommend wearing nice, casual clothing, such as pants, polos, sweaters, jeans, or closed-toe shoes.

For your first visits, you only need to bring yourself! If you have prayer beads (Onenju or Ojuzu), you are welcome to bring those to use throughout the service, but they are not required.

Whether or not you are Buddhist, here are a few helpful tips for visitors: We respectfully ask that everyone silence their cell phone when entering the Main Temple (Hondo). At the entrance to the Hondo, it is customary to bow toward the Main Altar (Onaijin), both when entering and leaving. You can sit anywhere you like and can find a seat by using the aisles on the outside of the pews (as opposed to the center aisle). Listen attentively to the Dharma message, sing along with the Gathas, and participate in the chanting if you’re comfortable! Your experience will be richer from it. After service, please plan to join us for coffee and snacks, either in the Courtyard (in nice weather) or in the Kaikan (gym). It’s always a wonderful time to meet people, share your experience, and ask questions!