The Betsuin hondo was full for a very special concert the evening of December 5, 2014 by Kinnara Gagaku and the Arpana Dance Company, both of Los Angeles. Attendees were treated to a performance of Gagaku — the oldest continually played court music in the world — and a diversity of Indian dance. The Kinnara group played taiko to accompany some of the Indian dance.

The concert was a benefit for Pacific Buddhist Academy, with all proceeds going toward the PBA Capital Campaign.

A selection of photos by Ruth Tokumi are now available for viewing on our website. Click the thumbnail image collage to visit the Performances photo gallery.