It is known for its maintenance of traditional practices and for cultivating one of the earliest taiko groups appearing in the United States under the leadership of Masao Kodani .
An affiliate of the Buddhist Churches of America ( BCA ) , the temple was built in 1951 .
affiliate is known for affiliate 's maintenance of traditional practices and for cultivating one of the earliest taiko groups appearing in the United States under the leadership of Masao Kodani .
An affiliate of the Buddhist Churches of America ( BCA ) , the temple was built in 1951 .