Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple (built 1940âÂÂ41) is a Japanese Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is a member of the Buddhist Churches of America. Its original name is the Seattle Buddhist Church.
Although it was designed by Japanese American Kichio Allen Arai, the architect of record was Pierce A. Horrocks, because Arai lacked an architectural license. It replaced an earlier building (built 1906âÂÂ1908 by Saunders & Lawton) that was torn down as part of the Yesler Terrace project.
The building is a designated Seattle landmark. An arson fire on December 31, 2023, destroyed the temple's archives and damaged an altar.