Celebrating Obon

Join us as we celebrate Obon, a meaningful Japanese tradition that honors and remembers ancestors through dance, storytelling, and community. Families are invited to learn about themes of remembrance, gratitude, and connection! Times: 11am & 2:30pm Activities and times subject to change. About the play partner: Orange County Buddhist Church (OCBC) The Orange County Buddhist Church (OCBC) is a Jōdo Shinshū (Shin Buddhist) temple located in Anaheim, California, and a member of the Buddhist Churches of America’s (BCA) Southern District. Originally established to serve the Japanese American community, OCBC has grown into a vibrant center of Shin Buddhist life in Southern California. The church achieved independent status in 1965 and has been serving the greater Orange County region for over six decades. OCBC is affiliated with the Jōdo Shinshū Hongwanji-ha tradition, whose head temple (Nishi Honganji) is located in Kyoto, Japan.