MEDITATION SERVICES every Wednesday from 7-8pm
Seabrook Buddhist Temple provides meditation services every Wed. evening from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. During the sessions we will introduce various ways to achieve a meditative state of mind. This includes, but is not limited to, breathing exercise, tolling of the bell, use of a singing bowl, guided imagery and chanting. We will also provide information on Shin Buddhism (Buddhism 101). This is open to the public and there is no fee. As always, any donation is appreciated to assist in maintaining this historical site. For further information, please contact Ed Jordan at 800-581-7883 or call the Temple office at the listed number.
TEMPLE HISTORY
Approximately 500 families of Japanese ancestry who lived and worked at Seabrook Farm started the Seabrook Buddhist Temple in 1945. By 1965 the Seabrook Buddhist Sangha (congregation) received independent temple status and the 20th anniversary of its founding was observed. 1968 saw the groundbreaking for the current temple situated on 7 acres of land less than one block from Route 77. In 1983 the temple was incorporated as a non-profit facility. In 1986 a home for the resident Sensei was constructed and in 1988 a meditation garden was added. For 60 years the hard working and dedicated Sangha have developed a welcoming atmosphere for people to gather to hear the Buddha-Dharma (the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha).
MEDITATION GARDEN
Please contact the Temple by phone to request visitation. Meditation Garden is open on Obon Day to the public.
BUDDHIST CHURCHES OF AMERICA
Seabrook Buddhist Temple is affiliated with the Buddhist Churches of America, which is the continental United States representative of the Hompa (NISHI) Hongwanji, Kyoto, Japan. Through the BCA, the temple is a gathering place for Jodo Shinshu Buddhists of which there are millions worldwide. The BCA has a fully accredited graduate school and can be found at: http://buddhistchurchesofamerica.org
Address & Contact
- Street:
- 9 County Road 711/ 9 Northville Rd
- City:
- Bridgeton
- State:
- NJ
- Zip:
- 08302
- Phone:
- (856) 451-3422
- Website:
- http://www.sbtnj.org/
- Category:
- Church/Religious Organization