Lumbini has served the Little Tokyo and Downtown Los Angeles community for over 40 years. They are centrally located in Little Tokyo inside Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple. Lumbini was the first Preschool/Daycare Center program in Little Tokyo. They have provided care for many of the families who worked/work or lived/live in the Little Tokyo/Downtown area. They have weathered many ups and downs, but were still able to keep its doors open. COVID-19 hit, generating many new challenges and fears.  

The school had to close its doors in March under the stay at home orders and reopened on July 6, adhering to all requirements of the CDC, Health Department and local community care licensing.

When the school reopened, only a fraction of the students returned to school. In July, Obon was canceled, and Lumbini was unable to hold their annual fundraiser, creating the need for the "LOVE FOR LUMBINI" campaign.

The net proceeds from this bento fundraiser will help keep Lumbini's doors open for the children. Your donations and continued support is greatly appreciated by the students and staff of Lumbini CDC.

For more information on Lumbini Child Development Center at Higashi Hongwanji, click here!