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Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple (built 1940–41) is a Japanese Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is a member of the Buddhist Churches of America. Its original name is the Seattle Buddhist Church.
Although it was designed by
Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple (built 1940–41) is a Japanese Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is a member of the Buddhist Churches of America. Its original name is the Seattle Buddhist Church.
Although it was designed by Japanese American
are Americans of Japanese ancestry. Japanese Americans were among the three largest Asian American ethnic communities during the 20th century; but, according to the 2000 census, they have declined in number to constitute the sixth largest Asi ...
Kichio Allen Arai
Kichio Allen Arai ( – 1966) was a Japanese American architect known for designing Buddhist temples in the Pacific Northwest. He was the first Asian American in Seattle to design buildings under his own name.
Biography
He was born to Japane ...
, the architect of record was Pierce A. Horrocks, because Arai lacked an architectural license. It replaced an earlier building (built 1906–1908 by Saunders & Lawton) that was torn down as part of the Yesler Terrace project.
The building is a designated Seattle landmark. An arson fire on December 31, 2023, destroyed the temple's archives and damaged an altar.
See also
* * List of Buddhist temples in the United StatesNotes
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* 1941 establishments in Washington (state) 20th-century Buddhist temples Buddhist Churches of America Buddhist temples in Washington (state) Japanese-American culture in Seattle Jōdo Shin temples Landmarks in Seattle Religious buildings and structures completed in 1941 Religious buildings and structures in Seattle Religious buildings and structures in Washington (state) {{Washington-struct-stub