The Pure Land Buddhist Association (PLBA) was founded and incorporated in May 2016 by Master Jing Zhang and a group of Buddhist practitioners in Sacramento and Elk Grove area.
We are interested in learning and practicing the Pure Land Buddhism according to the lineage of Master Shandao, and participating in community services.
Board of Directors:
Yeng Hue Ellenburg (CEO)
Frances Choo (Secretary)
Janice Tsai (CFO)
Mao-Chun Chi
Christine Poon
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The Pure Land Buddhist Association (PLBA) was founded and incorporated in May 2016 by Master Jing Zhang and a group of Buddhist practitioners in Sacramento and Elk Grove area.
We are interested in learning and practicing the Pure Land Buddhism according to the lineage of Master Shandao, and participating in community services.
Board of Directors:
Yeng Hue Ellenburg (CEO)
Frances Choo (Secretary)
Janice Tsai (CFO)
Mao-Chun Chi
Christine Poon
Li Fong Ma
We currently have 200+ members and supporters. Our Dharma Teacher is Venerable Master Jinghe (aka Ching Ho Shi, 上淨下和法師) and he has joined our organization since April 2021.
Master Jinghe became a Buddhist monastic in 2010 and his Master of Tonsure is Venerable Master Hui Jing (上慧下淨法師), President of the Chinese Pure Land Buddhist Association.
2024 Accomplishments
4/27 & 4/28 Two Day Recitation and Rite of Transcendental Deliverance through Amitabha-Recitation in Qing Ming Festival led by Master Jinghe (~~ 60 participants)
8/31 & 9/1 Two Day Recitation and Rite of Transcendental Deliverance through Amitabha-Recitation in Zhong Yuan Festival led by Master Jinghe (~~ 60 participants)
600+ Morning and Evening Recitation led by Master Jinghe, via MS Teams (25–35 participants)
100+ Weekly Dharma Talks and Recitation led by Master Jinghe, via Teams or Line app (50-70 participants)
10+ Assisted Recitation and 10+ Funeral Services led by Master Jinghe, on-site/via Line app (20-50 participants)
50+ Rite of Sevenths Services led by Master Jinghe, on-site/via Line app (20-50 participants)
20+ Nianfo & Dharma Talks in Sacramento led by Master Jinghe (30+ participants)
6 Nianfo & Dharma Talks in Milpitas led by Master Jinghe (25+ participants)
20+ Recitation at ACC (Asian Community Center) Care Center (12+ participants)
2025 Programs (PST Time Zone)
Daily Morning Recitation 6 - 7 a.m.
Daily Evening Recitation 6 -7 p.m.
Teams Meeting ID: 280 951 722 859 Passcode: KDp4jK
Nightly Recitation 8 - 9 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 879 9150 5415 Passcode: 626201
Wednesday 4 - 6 p.m.
Dharma Talk and Recitation led by Master Jinghe via MS Teams & Line app
Wednesday & Sunday 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 843 5386 8652 Passcode: 445361
Community Services:
Twice a Month in Sacramento, Nianfo & Dharma Talk led by Master Jinghe
at Sacramento County Sheriff Service Center, 7000 65th Street, Suite B, Sacramento
Twice a Month in Milpitas, Nianfo & Dharma Talk led by Master Jinghe
at Chan Lu Lan Ruo, 2125 Uridias Ranch Road, Milpitas
Twice a Month, Recitation with Elders
at ACC , 7801 Rush River Drive, Sacramento
Upcoming Events
4/5 & 4/6 Two Day Recitation and Rite of Transcendental Deliverance through Amitabha-Recitation in Qing Ming Festival led by Master Jinghe
8/23 & 8/24 Two Day Recitation and Rite of Transcendental Deliverance through Amitabha-Recitation in Zhong Yuan Festival led by Master Jinghe
Other Programs:
Funeral Service
Assisted Recitation
Nianfo Companionship
Hospice Support
Book Club
All are Free of Charge!!
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