Kamloops Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temple - Kamloops, BC
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N 50° 41.579 W 120° 21.827
10U E 686187 N 5618999
In the North Shore neighbourhood of Kamloops, the temple is north of the Thompson River, across from the western edge of South Kamloops. Established over 60 years ago, the temple meets in a small, unassuming temple within a stucco building.
Waymark Code: WMMFEV
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 09/12/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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Kamloops Buddhist Temple

Kamloops is a city in south central British Columbia, Canada, at the confluence of the two branches of the Thompson River and near Kamloops Lake. It is the largest community in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.

The Kamloops Buddhist Temple was established over 60 years ago, and is a member Temple of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada.

Services are held on the first and third Sunday of each month, at 10:30 am. Reverend Yasuhiro Miyakawa leads the services, which are conducted in both English and Japanese.

Everyone is welcome to attend services and fully participate, or simply observe if you prefer. Reverend Miyakawa or a Temple Board member will be happy to answer any questions visitors may have.

The Temple is located at 361 Poplar Street in North Kamloops.

We encourage you to read the Kamloops Newsletter, where you can find a calendar of happenings in and around the Temple.

Please feel free to contact us at:
361 POPLAR ST
Kamloops, British Columbia V2B 4B9
(250) 376-8516
From Kamloops Buddhist Temple
Open to visitors?: Yes

Photography Permitted Inside?: Yes

Related Website: [Web Link]

Statue of the Buddha present?: Not listed
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Photos of the shrine are strongly encouraged when permitted otherwise please refrain from taking pictures inside and in any case, generally have respect for the religious nature of the site.

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