Temple membership dues are for a calendar year and in 2012 will be $360 for a regular family membership and $200 for an regular individual membership.  Family members up to 25 years of age are included in a family membership.  Student membership for students up to 25 years of age is $25 if they are not a part of a member family.  Membership dues are voluntary for members from the age of 80 years.

For those who wish to further sustain the temple, a membership pledge in any amount over the normally applicable dues noted above will be received with great gratitude.

Installment payment of the dues is acceptable and welcome.

With a regular membership you become a member of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist family and gain access to many of the services provided by the San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (SFVHBT) and the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA).  Regular membership includes  San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple membership including the Temple Times, the Buddhist Churches of America membership including the Wheel of Dharma.

Sustaining membership is for those who wish to further assist and sustain the Temple.

Children (under 25 years of age) of a paid regular or sustaining member are included in the membership.  Children can participate in Dharma School, Sangha Teens, Junior Young Buddhists Association (Jr. YBA) without paying temple membership dues.

Student membership is for those under 25 years of age whose parents are not members of the SFVHBT.  One example is someone who wishes to join the Jr. YBA but whose parents are not Temple members.  Another example is a college student who lives or studies near SFVHBT and wishes to participate in SFVHBT activities but whose parents belong to another Jodo Shinshu temple.

It’s easy to join!

Just send your name, phone number, and address, along with a check, to the temple:

San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple

9450 Remick Avenue

Pacoima, CA 91331  

2012 Schedule of Annual Dues For households with two adults, including children up to age 25: $360

For individual adults (with or without children): $200

For students up to age 25 whose families are not members:$25