Our ministerial staff consists of four ministers:

	Rev. Akio Miyaji
	Rev. Marvin Harada
	Rev. John Doami
	Rev. Mutsumi Wondra

Click on their names for their monthly message:

Regular Sunday Services:    

	10:00 a.m. Service in English
	10:45 a.m. Dharma School                 Adult English Class                 Adult Japanese Class

Meditation Service:

	Sunday Meditation Service at the Orange County Buddhist Church, at 8:30AM - 9:30AM in the mini-chapel(next to the main sanctuary).
	Wednesday Meditation Service at the Orange County Buddhist Church at 7:30PM - 9:00PM in the mini-chapel(next to the main sanctuary).
	Thursday Meditation Service at 7:30PM - 9:00PM in the Irvine Classroom, located at 290 Orange Blossom Drive, Irvine, close to Irvine Valley College and Oakcreek Golf Course (a condominium complex social room) classroom building, has many books on Buddhism (including children's books) available for checkout. CANCELLED
	The Meditation service consists of sitting meditation, walking meditation, sutra chanting, and a short Dharma message.
	The meditation service begins promptly so please arrive early so that you do not disturb the session once it begins.
	Wear comfortable loose clothing.
	You may sit on the floor on a meditation cushion, or you may sit in a chair.
	Previous experience in meditation is not required.

Typical Sunday at OCBC

In addition to the adult classes on Sundays, the following scheduled activities and facility are available for Buddhist educational purposes:

	Spring and Fall Ohigan Seminars on Saturday before the Ohigan service. The seminars are conducted in both English and Japanese.
	Monthly Howakai (Gathering at a member's home).
	The library, located in the classroom building, has many books on Buddhism (including children's books) available for checkout.
	Ojuzus, books and other Buddhist gifts are available for purchase.
	The Orange County Buddhist Church Buddhist Education Center offers diverse selection of classes for the young adult or adult seeking to learn more about Buddhism and Jodo Shinshu.

 

 

The temple business is managed by the Board of Directors. The Board President for 2008 and 2009 is Jeff Folick.

Temple membership is open to followers of the Jodo Shinshu teaching.  Membership dues are thirty dollars per month for family membership and fifteen dollars per month for individual membership. Other necessary source of income are contributions for services, special donations, Konshi from special holiday services, and fund-raising activities.  

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