Senshin Buddhist Temple, Los Angeles

#594 among attractions in Los Angeles

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The Senshin Buddhist Temple is a Buddhist temple in Los Angeles, California. An affiliate of the Buddhist Churches of America, the temple was built in 1951. It is known for its maintenance of traditional practices and for cultivating one of the earliest taiko groups appearing in the United States under the leadership of Masao Kodani. ()

Coordinates: 34°1'18"N, 118°17'54"W

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South Los Angeles (Exposition Park)Los Angeles United States

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Senshin Buddhist Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, California Science Center, Exposition Park Rose Garden.

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Major concert venue for big shows
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Museum, History museum, Postmodern architecture
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Park, Garden
Exposition Park Rose Garden, Los Angeles
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0.9 miSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
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Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
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0.9 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles
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Library, Romanesque revival architecture
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Church
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Monuments and statues, Sculpture
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Park
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Senshin Buddhist Temple?

Nearby attractions include Uytengsu Aquatics Center, Los Angeles (15 min walk), Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles (17 min walk), University of Southern California, Los Angeles (17 min walk), USC Fisher Museum of Art, Los Angeles (18 min walk).

How to get to Senshin Buddhist Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Senshin Buddhist Temple:

Bus

Vermont & 36th • Lines: 204 (11 min walk)
Vermont & Exposition • Lines: 204, 550, 754 (12 min walk)

Light rail

Expo/Vermont • Lines: E (12 min walk)
Expo/Western • Lines: E (17 min walk)