Why we should not harm others
There are unfortunately many movements around the world that discriminate against people because of their race, gender, abilities, or because they are
About sjbetsuin
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Oct Dharma Article
I hope that everyone got to experience our Re-Opening Day last month. It was great to see so many familiar faces….and lots
Samsara is Nirvana
“When foolish beings of delusion and defilement awaken shinjin, They realize that birth-and-death is itself nirvana; Without fail they reach the land
Dharma Center Fundraising Kicks Off with a $2 Million Matching Pledge
The push to build a replacement for the Betsuin’s aging Education Building has received a big boost: a $2 million matching pledge
Betsuin inspired by the past in planning new building project
Inspired by the past and looking to the future, the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin is officially launching a new building project
The realm going beyond any deadlines
First, I would like to express my gratitude to all of you who prepared and attended the welcome party for my parents’
Welcome Back
Hopefully as you read this the Betsuin will have reopened. There will still be precautions and protocols to follow that will help
Sept Dharma Article
Well, it finally happened to me. I had my email address “hacked” and an email was sent to those on my contact
The Priming water in dialogue
There are allegedly over 84,000 kinds of sutras preached by Sakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha who lived over 2,500 years ago. The
Riding Dragonflies
Thank you everyone. We successfully held our first in person Obon services and Festival in three years. It was wonderful to meet