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The Arizona Buddhist Temple is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to listen to and practice the Buddha-Dharma.

The history of Arizona Buddhist Temple dates back to 1933, when the temple was established through the dedication and sacrifice of Japanese-American pioneers.

It has the distinction of being the oldest Buddhist temple in the state of Arizona. With the outbreak of World War II, the temple was closed when the leaders and minister were interred.

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In the post-War period, the temple was revitalized by Arizona residents and a large number of former evacuees of Japanese descent who had moved to the Phoenix area. In March of 1957, the temple was accidentally destroyed by fire.

Services were temporarily established in a barracks that had been brought to Phoenix from the Gila River Relocation Center. The current temple building was constructed in 1961.

Arizona Buddhist Temple’s main hall is called Hondo. It is here that we gather to listen to the Teachings of the B