I rise today to recognize the Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist temple and its members as they celebrate their Centennial Anniversary. The temple is located in downtown Los Angeles in my 34th Congressional District. The Temple. which began in 1905 in Little Tokyo on Jackson Street and Central Avenue. was established due to the strong and faithful desire of the followers of the teachings of Buddha to have a place to congregate after emigrating from Japan. The Issei (first generation) pioneers brought with them their Japanese culture. traditions. customs. and their Buddhist religion. In 1925. a new temple was built on the corner of First and Central streets.
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