San Jose Betsuin

Shosanshiki/Infant Presentation (VIRTUAL)
2022-05-15 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
9:00am

Gotan E Service with Guest Speaker Rinban Briones (VIRTUAL)
2022-05-15 09:30 - 11:00 | CA
Shosanshiki (First Visit Ceremony) Infant Presentation
In conjunction with this year’s Gotan-E (Shinran Shonin’s Birthday) on Sunday, May 15, 2022, the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin will be conducting an Infant Presentation Ceremony. All children (up to one year) are invited to virtually the temple with his/her parent(s) and present themselves before Buddha and the Sangha. Hoping that this first formal meeting with the Dharma will be the start of a lifetime relationship that is mutually beneficial, we encourage all parents with newborns and infants to participate in this warm life-affirming ceremony. This may also be an opportunity for the parent to begin a relationship with the Dharma.
-Link Below-
9:30am Dharma School
10:10 Adult English
San Jose Buddhist Church Infant Presentation

Memorial Day Service @ Morgan Hill Cemetery
2022-05-29 09:30 - 10:30 | CA
9:30am

Memorial Day Service @ Gavilan Cemetery
2022-05-29 11:00 - 12:00 | CA
11:00am

OFFICE CLOSED
2022-05-30, 2022-07-04, 2022-09-05 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

Memorial Day Service @ Oak Hill Memorial Park
2022-05-30 09:30 - 10:30 | CA
9:30am TBD

Hatsubon Service
2022-07-16 17:00 - 18:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

Obon Service
2022-07-17 10:00 - 11:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
10:00am Family Service

First Day of Dharma School Service
2022-09-11 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

Dharma Center – Campaign Starting October 1st
2022-10-01 - 2022-12-31 | CA
As our Sangha and the community continue to grow and change, the Betsuin must plan for these needs as well as for those of our future generations. The construction of the new Dharma Center is essential to the Betsuin and the evolving needs of the community.
It is our turn. Our legacy.
This project is the culmination of 10 years of planning. Guiding this process was an assessment of where we began, who we are today and what improvements are needed for a strong tomorrow, while aligning our vision with our core Buddhist values. The new Dharma Center addresses the needs of our Betsuin as well as our broader community.
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON…

Open Temple Day
2022-11-02 11:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-07 11:00 - 17:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
We are opening the Hondo up to the public on the first Wednesday of each month
All are welcome to visit from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
There will be a docent in the Hondo to greet people, give them a tour and answer questions.
People can also sit by themselves in quiet meditation if they wish.
We hope to be a good neighbor, meet new people, and start to introduce them to the dharma.

47th BCA FBWA 2024 Conference Committee
2022-11-18 | CA
The Coast District Buddhist Women’s League is excited to host the 47th FBWA Conference in 2024. As expected prices for hotel meals and accommodations have increased. In an effort to lower registration costs we are fundraising. Please support this Panda Express Fundraiser. Just order your food online for pick up or delivery, and at checkout enter the FUNDRAISER CODE, 911278. We thank Panda Express for their support. And thank you all for participating!
Friday, November 18, 2022
Available at Panda Express locations nationwide
Online orders only Apply code 911278 in the Fundraiser Code box during online checkout at www.pandaexpress.com or
via App

Bodhi Day
2022-12-11 10:00 - 11:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

Joya E (New Year’s Eve Service)
2022-12-31 19:00 - 20:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

BWA Fundraiser 2023 - Minato Restaurant
2023-01-10 - 2023-01-12 | Minato Japanese Restaurant, 617 N. Sixth St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Minato Restaurant, Jan. 10, 11, & 12, 2023
Take time off from cooking and join us!!!
Lunch (11:15 – 1:15), Dinner (5:00 – 8:00) Take-out is preferred.
Please phone ahead (even a week in advance) or email, minatorestaurant@gmail.com, please make sure that your email request gets an email reply back that your order has been received.
617 N. Sixth Street, San Jose, CA 95112 408-998-9711
minatojapaneserestaurant.com (for posted menu options)
Thank you very much to Minato Restaurant for giving a portion of their profits to BWA!!!
Just let the Minato Staff know that you want to support the
Buddhist Women’s Assoc. (BWA) and enjoy your delicious meal!!!
Domo Arigato!!! Itadakimasu!!!

Ho Onko Service
2023-01-15 10:10 - 23:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
10:10 Service

Generations – Dharma Center Movie Fundraiser: No No Girl
2023-01-28 18:00 - 21:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Eighty years ago, on the eve of war and incarceration, a Japanese American family buries a secret in their backyard garden. Three generations later, a clue is discovered – unearthing the trauma and truth of their historic past.
We have screened for over 2000 people in LA and Orange County since the fall. We premiered at the Japanese American National Museum, in LA’s Little Tokyo, to a sold out crowd. Since then we screened for a week at the Laemmle Theater in Glendale and had two big shows at Orange County Buddhist Church. Our cast includes newcomer, Mika Dyo, alongside Oscar Winner, Chris Tashima, and a huge ensemble cast of Japanese American actors.
Please join us for a showing of No No Girl on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 6:00pm in the Betsuin Annex. Tickets can be purchased at https://sjbc.kindful.com/e/no-no-girl-movie-showing . Tickets are $20 each.

Dana Day Service; Volunteer Recognition/BWA Fuse No Hi Service
2023-01-29 10:10 - 11:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

Jr. YBA Spaghetti Dinner
2023-02-04 16:30 - 18:45 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Come join us for an exciting night at our annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on February 4th. There will be a raffle for amazing themed prize baskets, so make sure to buy some raffle tickets as well. Pre-sales for dinner will begin on December 15th. Please scan the QR code on the flyer below or click the link: https://2023sjybaspaghetti.eventbrite.com We appreciate your support, and look forward to seeing you there!

Boy Scout Sunday Service
2023-02-12 10:10 - 11:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

Nirvana Day Service
2023-02-19 10:10 - 11:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

2023 Family Dinner fundraiser
2023-03-11 08:00 - 17:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Support Japantown’s Troop 611 Boy Scouts
Korean BBQ style dinner, dessert, & raffle
Saturday, March 11
4:00pm – 6:00pm (Takeout)
5:00pm – 7:00pm (Dine In)
To purchase your meal,

Go to: 2023BoyScoutFamilyDinner.evenbrite.com
Contact any Troop 611 Boy Scout
Email: Troop611FamilyDinner@gmail.com

Generations Unite - Casino Night
2023-04-01 18:00 - 22:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Growing up in Japantown we all have those distinct memories; dropping off our children at Lotus for the first time, attending Dharma School and Japanese Language School, participating in Jr. Choir, earning various badges in scouting, baking cookies for the YBA bake sale, or volunteering at Obon every year. I think we can all agree, the biggest memory is the friendships we make and will continue to make as the years move forward. The SJBCB has given us all a place to be a part of this extended family, and we can only guarantee our next generation can experience those same memories by coming together to raise funds for the construction of the new Education Building! Together, by supporting Unite Casino Night, we can properly hold on to our past memories, create new memories, and look on as our children create their own.
Limited tickets remain, you won’t want to miss out on this amazing event! Join us for a variety of games in the Unite Casino, and catch up with old and new friends over hors d’oeuvres (provided by Royce Mori), drinks and desserts! Have a chance to take home one of the many raffle prizes or bid on some fun with friends and live auction experiences.
Additional sponsorship opportunities are available:
$3,000 (Aces) – Sponsored Roulette Table, Tickets to event (4), Name/logo on attendee favors, Recognition during event, and more!
$2000 (Kings) – Sponsored Craps Table, Tickets to event (4), Recognition during event, and more!
$1000 (Queens) – Sponsored Blackjack Table, Tickets to event (2), & Recognition during event.
If interested please email: generationsunite639@gmail.com Let’s have a night of creating new memories as we help to build for the future.

Annual Golf Tournament
2023-04-24 12:00 - 20:00 | CA
Individual Medal Play Awards for Men, Women, and Callaway flights Closest to the Pin on All Par 3s, Skins & Cash Awards in each flight Foursome Request Accepted Dinner will be held at the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Please email all golfer information(GHIN#s) to sjbetsuingolf@sjbetsuin.org
Register Online

Baccalaureate Service
2023-06-04 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

Last Day of Dharma School
2023-06-11 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

Annual Obon Festival
2023-07-08 - 2023-07-09 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
