Soto Mission of San Francisco
曹洞宗日米山桑港寺
Soto Mission of San Francisco
Sokoji 1934 - 1994
Soto Zen Buddhist Temple
Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Sokoji congregation, and the 10th anniversary of the construction of this temple. December 8, 1934 - Sokoji founded by Rev. Hosen Isobe at 1881 Bush Street, S. F.
December 1, 1979 - Ground breaking ceremony of new temple at 1691 Laguna Street, S. F officiated by Rev. Egyoku Hata, Abbot of Eiheiji, Head Temple of the Soto sect.
April 22, 1984 - Dedication of the new Sokoji temple officiated by Rev. Renpo Niwa, Vice Abbot of Eiheiji. October 9, 1994-60th anniversary ceremony.
[Of the Japanese inscription, only the right-downwards line is transcribed:]
曹洞宗日米山桑港寺
Erected 1994.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is December 8, 1934.
Location. 37° 47.194′ N, 122° 25.707′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Japantown. Marker is at the intersection of Laguna Street and Sutter Street, on the right when traveling south on Laguna Street. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Uoki Sakai (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); House of Gerhard F. Terschuren (about 600 feet away); Issei Women's Legacy (about 600 feet away); Mary Ellen Pleasant Memorial Park (about 600 feet away); A New Ballgame (about 800 feet away); Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (approx. ¼ mile away); Sarcophagus of Thomas Starr King (approx. 0.3 miles away); Haas-Lilienthal House (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
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