Seabrook Buddhist Temple

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The Seabrook Buddhist Temple is a Buddhist temple in the Seabrook section of Upper Deerfield Township, New Jersey. It is an affiliate of the Buddhist Churches of America.^[1]

History[]

Establishment[]

Between 1944 and 1947, during the US Government relocation program, about 500 Japanese families had been living and working at Seabrook Farms. In response to the community's spiritual concerns, and began holding non-denominational Buddhist services. The Buddhist church was formed in the winter of 1945 and was selected as president of the organization.

In 1946, the Seabrook chapter of the Young Buddhist Association was formed with as its chairperson.

By 1965, the Seabrook Buddhist Sangha was officially recognized as an independent temple. On October 6, 1966, members of the congregation planned for the construction of an independent church building and purchased more than 7 acres of land.

In 1968, the groundbreaking of the current temple began and construction was completed in 1969. The temple was officially dedicated on November 27,1969 with all Buddhist Ministers of the Eastern District in attendance, along with twenty-third monshu and .

In 1983 the temple was incorporated as a nonprofit organization. 1986 saw the addition of a residential home for the presiding sensei. A meditation garden was constructed in 1988.

Outreach[]

The temple served as host for the 2016 entitled "Come As You Are: Buddhism and Daily Life." The keynote speaker was Kenneth K. Tanaka.^[2]

The temple also serves as the headquarters for New Jersey-based taiko drumming troupe Hoh Daiko.

References[]

External links[]

• Seabrook Buddhist Temple
• Facebook page
• Instagram

Coordinates: 39°30′27.0″N 75°13′16.0″W / 39.507500°N 75.221111°W / 39.507500; -75.221111

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