Rissho Kosei Kai
Buddhist Center of Los Angeles
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RKLA Membership Fee $36/year
What does it mean to be a member at RKLA?
Membership strengthens the bond between you and the RKLA sangha. The sangha and teachers provide a strong support for practice. By becoming a sangha member, you create a stronger community of spiritual seekers that are committed to supporting each other on the path. We provide a wide range of programs dedicated to practice. Membership includes numerous benefits for deeper practice and engagement.
Donation Information
The first paramita is generosity according to the Buddha. Your donations are a form of generosity.
The annual membership fee is a commitment to practicing as a sangha member at RKLA and committing to the Buddhist path.
RKLA is sustained by "members" and "nonmembers" donations. Monthly donations help RKLA to spread the dharma, help with operating costs and maintenance of the building. You can offer material support, time, energy, or any other resources for the benefit of others. By donating monthly with a sincere heart, you practice selfless giving and generosity. Without the expectation of getting anything in return, you train the mind to be selfless for the benefit of others and you help RKLA to expand its events and classes and to spread the dharma to end suffering.
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Donations are accepted at RKLA, via PayPal and through monthly direct transfer via automatic payment. We encourage automatic payments as this is the easiest method of donating and helps to maintain consistency each month.
Membership Information & Suggested Donation Structures
We understand that each individual and family has different income and expense levels.
Below are suggested donation levels.
Sustaining
Sustaining members make a substantial financial commitment to RKLA
$200/month; $250/family
Supporting
$100/month; $150/family
Practicing
$40/month; $60/family
Affiliate
Affiliate members are unable to visit the Center often due to distance or schedules.
$20/month; $35/family
Corresponding
Corresponding members maintain a connection with the Center, but are unable to come often.
$200/month; $250/family
Membership Benefits
Have a place for consistent practice by creating an altar in your home, attending online and in person Sunday Service, as well as numerous Buddhist and Japanese ceremonies throughout the year. . We offer a weekday and weekend schedule of zazen and service,
Participate in private interviews with the Reverend.
Have access to an assigned experienced practitioner for guidance at the beginning of your membership.
Enjoy RKLA library privileges.
Enjoy member’s rates for most RKLA events.
Have a discount for guest accommodations.
RKLA Membership ($36/year)
We encourage you to become a member of RKLA. Once you become a member, RKLA will schedule a date to perform a home blessing and alter. Attendance at all events and services are always open to new comers before becoming a member. However, membership initiates your commitment to follow a Buddhist path and practice. Don’t hesitate to ask questions before making this decision.
Ceremonial Fees
(Officiate Fees Only)
Enshrinement
Sliding scale: $200 – $500 by donation
Memorial Service**
$50 – $250 (varies with services performed)
Gohonzon Buddha
practitioners pays their airfare to Japan and donates for lodging and extracurricular activities
Prayer List
Sliding Scale: $30 – $100
Wedding**
Sliding Scale: $750+ members; $1.000+ nonmembers
The Threefold Lotus Sutra Book & Kyoten
Sliding Scale: $125 – $250
Funeral**
500 – $1,500 members (varies with services performed)
Baby Blessing
Sliding Scale: $200+
** Additional for long distance travel, rental of RKLA for non-members, and all extraordinary expenses
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Volunteer
Volunteering at RKLA is another way to practice generosity. We are member operated and our members contribute to conducting ceremonies, cooking, working in the garden and doing maintenance as a part of their donations. We also need help with our marketing efforts and for conducting classes. There are many opportunities to volunteer! We encourage you to provide your skill and expertise as a way to practice and give back.
More information contact the Reverend Mikawa at info@rklabuddhistcenter.com.
Rental
RKLA has ample event space and is available for weddings, rehearsal space for clubs and organizations, and has 100 parkings spaces that can be used for free with rental. Additionally, parking space is available for rent to companies, schools, and organizations that need additional parking Monday-Saturday.
More information contact the Reverend Mikawa at info@rklabuddhistcenter.com.
Monthly Space Rental
$350-550/month gym depending on usage
Altar for Weddings
$750
Parking spaces
$5/day per space