Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our temple. After ten years without any changes to our membership fees, rising operating and maintenance costs now make a dues adjustment necessary. Your support helps us maintain our facilities, sustain our programs, and continue serving our community.

We are grateful for our ministerial staff—Rev. Yukari Torii, Rev. Stacy Reardon, and Rev. JP deGuzman—whose guidance enriches our sangha. A portion of every membership also supports our national organization, the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA).

Your membership ensures our temple remains a place to gather, learn, and practice Jodo Shinshu together. Members receive access to temple and BCA services, including complimentary or discounted seminars and conferences, as well as subscriptions to our Temple Times newsletter and the BCA’s Wheel of Dharma.

Membership Dues for 2026

It’s easy to join or renew!

All donations are securely processed by PayPal. We only receive your name, membership type, and donation amount. On the donation form, select “Share my mailing address” to include your contact information, so we may update our member lists. PayPal will e-mail you a donation receipt to confirm your payment.

Family Membership: $500

Includes family members up to age 25. Children may participate in Dharma School, Sangha Teens, and Jr. YBA at no extra cost.

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Individual Membership: $300

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Student Membership: $25

For students under 25 whose parents are not members. Ideal for college students near SFVHBT and high school students wishing to join Jr. YBA.  Siblings may join for $0/year.

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Sustaining Membership

Any amount above standard dues

(Example: Donate $100 above a family membership—enter $600 total.)

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Seniors 80+

Recommended dana contribution

Donations by Check

If you prefer to use a check, please include your current contact information or complete a membership form, available at the temple or mailed to renewing members each January.  Installment payment of dues is acceptable and welcome.

Online payment includes PayPal transaction fees. For payment by check, dues are: Family $400, Individual $250, Student $25.

To send dues or donations by check, please mail to:

San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
9450 Remick Avenue
Pacoima, CA 91331