Buddhist Temple of Marin

Here at the Buddhist Temple of Marin we are followers of Jodo Shinshu Pure Land Buddhism. Our Sangha is made up of members from all over the state and visitors from all over the world who practice this sacred school of Buddhism.

Way of Life: Guided by the teach­ing of Shin­ran Shonin, we shall lis­ten to the com­pas­sion­ate call­ing of Amida Tatha­gata and recite the Nem­butsu. While always reflect­ing on our­selves, amidst our feel­ings of regret and joy, we shall live express­ing our grat­i­tude with­out depend­ing on peti­tionary prayer and superstition.

Pur­pose: The Hong­wanji is a com­mu­nity of peo­ple joined together in rever­ing the teach­ing of Shin­ran Shonin and say­ing the Nem­butsu. We seek to share with oth­ers the wis­dom and com­pas­sion of Amida Tatha­gata. By doing so, we shall work toward the real­iza­tion of a soci­ety in which every­one is able to live a life of spir­i­tual fulfillment.