Update from Pasadena Buddhist Temple

BTSD’s web editor apologizes for the delay of this and other redent postings. This article includes our most recent updates of the sitatuion at the Pasadena Buddhist Temple, the home base for its resident minister, and our supervising minister, Reb. Gregory Jundo Gibbs.

Thanks to its neighbors, the Pasadna Temple suffered only minor damage — even as the main fire came to as close as a block away. Upwards of 20 Temple families lost their homes and have relocated. many in local hotels outside the fire zone.

Most Recent Update fro PBT:

As posted on the Pasadena Temple’s website

Update Jan. 20: Thank you! We have reached $30,000, exceeding our goal of $20,000.  We will keep the fund open until at least Feb. 14. The number of Sangha members impacted by the fire continue to grow.  Your support is greatly appreciated.
We have begun the process of contacting all of our members and are sad to report that several members have lost their home or business or have been evacuated.
We have started the PBT Eaton Sangha Support Fund to provide emergency assistance to members who have suffered losses due to the fire. This is a short-term fund drive with an end date of February 14, 2025 for fund-raising and distribution of funds.
If we find that repairs to the temple are more extensive than appears, we will launch a second fund-raiser. This fund is primarily to help people. Use the button below to make a donation.  Instructions for sending a check donation is detailed there too. Namo Amida Butsu!

Visit Pasadena Buddhist Temple’s website for even more, including its shout out to the two neighborhood heroes who managed to keep the fire from burning the Temple.

A few weeks back after news of the fire and PBT had begun its fundraiser to support displaced Sangha, BTSD funneled individual donations and gift cards to PBT. Their fundraiser continues (see link above).