Pure Land Teachings
The Marysville Buddhist Church is a temple within the Jodoshinshu-Hongwanji-ha (‘True Pure Land School, Denomination of the Temple of the Primal Vow ‘), popularly known as Nishi Hongwanji, headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.
Shin Buddhist World
The historical Buddha, Shakyamuni (565-486BC) taught that we live lives characterized by difficulties. These difficulties result from our inability to see things as they are. Our preferences and prejudices influence how we see and engage the world resulting in difficulties for ourselves and others.
Special Events
We host services monthly along with several special events throughout the year that support our church. The ever-popular Obon Odori is held during the summer.
MBC HAS REOPENED FOR ``IN-PERSON`` SUNDAY SERVICES
All service attendees shall enter and exit through the main front doors of the Hondo located at B Street.
Wearing a mask is not required, but highly recommended. All service attendees will sign-in during entry to the MBC.
Practice appropriate social distancing is recommended.
Our Minister
Rev. Tim Castle has been assigned to our church.
Since 2012, we have enjoyed Rev. Tim’s addition to our Sangha and Sunday Services. Everyone is welcome to attend Sunday services!
Buddhist Church of Marysville Events
2026 Annual MBC Obon Festival
Save this date, Saturday, June 27, 2026.
This annual event is one of our major fundraiser.
Please come out and join us and help support our church.
Rev. Tim Castle and Terrie Matsumoto
Interviewed on July 15, 2023
Jeff Larson from the Appeal Democrat interviews our members.
2026 Obon Festival
WHEN: Saturday, June 27, 2026
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
4:00 p.m. Hatsubon & Obon Service
5:00 p.m. Temple Tour
5:00 p.m. Dining Hall Open – Shave Ice, Soft Drinks, Water & Beer
5:30 p.m. Game Booths for Kids
7:00 p.m. Obon Odori/Dance
7:45 p.m. Entertainment by Koyasan Spirit of Children’s Taiko Group
8:15 p.m. Obon Odori/Dance Finale
TERIYAKI BOX DINNER FUNDRAISER
Teriyaki Chicken or Teriyaki Tofu, Green Beans Aemono, Cabbage Tsukemono, Rice, Orange Slices, and Dessert
Enjoy the dinner and fellowship in the Church Annex Hall or have the dinners as “Take Out”.
Donation: $25.00 each
Prepaid dinners only will be reserved. Others are First Come First Serve.
Orders must be received no later than Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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