Memorial Service

The Institute of Buddhist Studies will hold its annual memorial (eitaikyo) service on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 5:30 pm (Pacific Time).

For over seventy-five years, generations of dedicated teachers, ministers, students, graduates, donors, supporters and friends have made our mission possible. Though we have grown and expanded our programs over the decades, our mission remains grounded in the vision of our founders – the propagation of the Buddhadharma and Jōdo Shinshū teachings in America. Indeed, it is through the collaborative efforts of this community that IBS has contributed to the growth of American Buddhism. Each year, we gather to remember these persons, to honor their contributions, and allow their spirit to guide us into the future.

This year, we will be broadcasting our annual memorial service from the kodo at the Jodo Shinshu Center.

If you would like to join us in person, please RSVP here.

If you would prefer to join us via Zoom, register online here.