San Jose Betsuin

Soul Line Dancing
2019-11-24 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
The San Jose Buddhist Women’s Association Invite you to attend another session on: Soul Line Dancing
This is a beginner’s class for anyone wanting to learn “classic & basic” soul line dances.
Soul Line Dancing is line dancing done to classic R&B, jazz, zydeco, & blues music.
It’s a great way to exercise the body & mind while having fun, feeling the music & dancing.
Juanita Croft is the Soul Line Dancing instructor at Stanford University & an excellent teacher.
Our next session will be on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 at 11:30AM – 1:00PM in the SJBC Gym.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Donations accepted for the San Jose Buddhist Women’s Association

Min'na no Mura
2019-11-23 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Our Betsuin should be a safe place for all. We should, as the Dharma teaches us, accept all who come to us, just as they are.
But what does it mean to accept someone as they are?
What does it mean to make them feel accepted?
What does it feel like to be accepted?
Join us for a day of listening, sharing, discussing, and accepting.
Members of the LGBTQ community, along with family members and leaders in the community of support will be there to help us learn. Our speakers include Janet Umezu, noted authors (Two Spirits, One Heart) and speakers Marsha Aizumi and Aiden Aizumi, Dr. Serenity Sercesión and Amy Umezu. We are also please to have the help of Gabrielle Antolovich of the Billy DeFrank Center and Kyle Matsumoto Burch of South Bay Queer and Asian.
Min’na No Mura, or Village for Everyone is an LGBTQ+ Awareness and Outreach campaign of the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin. Modeling similar programs in other communities and from other churches, we are anxious to begin this conversation to life in our community.
Join us for a day of listening, sharing, discussing, and accepting.

Guest speakers

Discussion sessions

Q&A

Refreshments and a light lunch

Questions? Want to help? Contact Michael Jones (michael.jones5073@gmail.com)
Purchase tickets on Eventbrite

Want to help fund the event? See our GoFundMe Campaign

Welcome Reception for Reverend Etsuko Mikame
2019-10-27 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Come join us to welcome Reverend Etsuko Mikame at a welcome reception on Sunday, October 27, 2019, 11:30-1:00. Light refreshments will be served

Free eWaste Collection Event
2019-10-19 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Free eWaste Collection Event hosted by Venturing Crew 611
San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin 4th Street Lot
Empty lot next to
630 N. 4th Street,
San Jose CA 95112
(Please enter parking lot from N 4th Street entrance)
Items that are accepted for recycling.
All Metal Recycling, All Wires and Cabling, Desktops, Laptops, PDAs, Server, DLP, Plasma & LCD Monitors/TVs, CRT Monitors/Televisions, Mice, Keyboards, & Accessories, Printers, Copy & Fax Machines, All Audio & Video Players, CDs, DVDs, Telephones, Cell Phones & Accessories, Much Much more!!!

BWA and ABA’s Charles M. Schulz Museum and Graton Casino Trip
2019-10-11 07:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
The San Jose Buddhist Women’s Association (BWA) & the Adult Buddhist Association (ABA) will be going on their “annual” casino trip on Friday, October 11, 2019.
This year’s trip will be to Graton Casino in Rohnert Park and to the Charles M. Schulz Museum (The creator of Snoopy and the Peanuts comic strips) in Santa Rosa.
We will be leaving at 7:45 AM in front of the church and returning around 7:30 PM.
The cost is $35 for BWA/ABA members and $50 for non-members.
This includes bus transportation, “snacks and bus activities”, and museum admission.
Graton Casino will also be giving a $5 Dining Credit and $10 free slot play or
$15 Table Games Match Play.
Payments should be made to “San Jose Buddhist Women’s Assoc.” and sent to:
San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin – ATTN: BWA/ABA Casino trip
640 N. 5th Street
San Jose, CA 95112
***Please submit payments and information by no later than Sept. 30, 2019.
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***You will need to complete the information below and the Emergency form(s) & send with your payment. The Emergency form is required for each person who plans to go on this trip.
If you are a member of both BWA & ABA, please only mark ”Both BWA/ABA”.
Please list all names (first & last name) for which payment is enclosed for:
Total amount of payment enclosed ($35 BWA/ABA member or $50 non-member): ___________
# BWA members ____ # ABA members ____ # Both BWA/ABA ____ # Non-Members ____
Any special accommodations required?
(If yes, please explain) _____________________________________________________
****NOTE: Unless a replacement is found, there will be no refunds if you cancel after September 30, 2019.
Bus trip Coordinator: Lynda Ichinaga at lynda1naga@aol.com, 408-249-4744

Best of Kalapana - A Tribute to Malani
2019-10-06 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Kalapana emerged as one of the most popular bands on the Hawaiian music scene in the ’70s, producing a steady stream of hits. Their 1975 debut album was hailed as one of the best of the mid-70s Hawaiian renaissance. Tracks like “Naturally,” “Nightbird,” “The Hurt,” “You Make It Hard” and “When the Morning Comes” became household tunes and still enjoy frequent play on contemporary Hawaiian radio.
Musical trends have come and gone, but Kalapana’s many hits have remained island classics. Kalapana still stands as a symbol of inspiration for contemporary Hawaiian music today.
12 VIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE (contact church office)
Packages include 8 reserved seating tickets, beer & wine, and private post concert meet & greet.
PURCHASE TICKETS TODAY!

Soul Line Dancing
2019-10-06 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
This is a beginner’s class for anyone wanting to learn “classic & basic” soul line dances.
Soul Line Dancing is line dancing done to classic R&B, jazz, zydeco, & blues music.
It’s a great way to exercise the body & mind while having fun, feeling the music & dancing.
Juanita Croft is the Soul Line Dancing instructor at Stanford University & an excellent teacher.
Our next session will be on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019 at 11:30AM – 1:00PM in the SJBC Gym.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Donations accepted for the
San Jose Buddhist Women’s Association

GET HIP, GET DANCING, HAVE FUN!!!

Rummage Sale
2019-08-03 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
DATE: Saturday, August 3, 2019
TIME: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
LOCATION: SJ Buddhist Church Annex
632 N. 5th Street, San Jose
Donated items may be dropped off at the church annexon Thursday & Friday, August 1st and 2nd from 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Large furniture, TV’s and Stereo’s will NOT be accepted

Sponsored by the Adult Buddhist Association

Obon Service
2019-07-21 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

San Jose Obon | #sjobon
2019-07-13 - 2019-07-14 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
More details coming soon…

Obon Odori Practice
2019-07-03 19:30 - 20:45, 2019-07-02 19:30 - 20:45, 2019-07-01 19:30 - 20:45, 2019-06-26 19:30 - 20:45, 2019-06-24 19:30 - 20:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Obon Odori Practice Schedule:
June 24, 26, 27
July 1, 2, & 3

Obon Odori Practice
2019-06-27 19:30 - 20:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA

SJBC Betsuin Annual Golf Tournament
2019-06-10 08:00 - 15:00 UTC | San Jose Country Club, 15571 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA, 95127
The golf tournament is a fundraiser for the Phase II Generations Capital Campaign. We will be playing at San Jose Country Club with dinner catered by Kubota Restaurant in the annex at San Jose Buddhist Church. If you don’t play golf, no worries, come out for a delicious dinner with lots of raffle prizes.
$20 and $1 Raffle tickets will be on sale soon for various prizes.
As with all raffle prizes you need not be present to win!
So mark your calendars and look for more information in upcoming Dharma newsletters.
Thank you in advance for supporting the Generations fund benefitting the renovations of the Education Building!

Baccalaureate Service
2019-06-02 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

Cub Scouts Pack 611 Open House
2019-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church – Education Building, 639 N 5th St,, San Jose, CA, 95112
Interested in Cub Scouting? Parents and children are invited to attend an informational meeting about Cub Scouting with Pack 611. Prospective Cubs will be able to participate in an activity with current cub scouts during the meeting. Children entering Kindergarten through 5th grade in the Fall of 2019 are welcome to join the pack.
San Jose Buddhist Church Education Building – Little Chapel

Infant Presentation and Gotan-E
2019-05-19 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Infant Presentation and Gotan-E
May 19, 2019
8:00 am – Registration
8:30 am – Infant Presentation
9:30 am – Dharma School Service
10:10 am – Adult English Service
Shosanshiki (First Visit Ceremony) Infant Presentation
In conjunction with this year’s Gotan-E (Shinran Shonin’s Birthday) on Sunday, May 20, 2018, the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin will be conducting an Infant Presentation Ceremony. All children (up to one year) are invited to visit 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.
All those who participate will receive a certificate of presentation and Buddhist onenju. If you, or someone you know, are interested in taking part, please complete the form below and leave at/mail to the Betsuin Office or email to: sjbc@sjbetsuin.com

Registration – Infant Presentation May 19, 2019
Name of Infant __________________________________
Date of Birth_____________________________________
Parent(s) Name(s) ________________________________
________________________________
Address ________________________________
________________________________

GYM Fix Presents Race to Riches (Session 4)
2019-04-28 11:45 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church – Sixth Street Building, 639 North Sixth Street, San Jose, CA, 95112
What: A team-based, real-time interactive puzzle challenge.
Where: 639 North Sixth Street, San Jose, CA
Why: To have fun! Test your wits in this race against time.
When: April 13 & 14, April 27 & 28
Info: www.GYMFix.website
registration@gymﬁx.website
Proceeds to fund improvements to the San Jose Buddhist Church Sixth Street Building.

FDSTL Conference Closing Service
2019-04-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA

GYM Fix Presents Race to Riches (Session 3)
2019-04-27 09:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church – Sixth Street Building, 639 North Sixth Street, San Jose, CA, 95112

Sangha Earth Day for the Whole Family
2019-04-21 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Guest Speaker – Dr. George Matsumoto
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
9:30 and 10:10 Services
Annex opens at 10am
Demonstrations • Activities • Displays for the whole family
Upcycling & Making Sound Ecological Choices
Seed & Plant Exchange and Sharing
including the ABCs of Plant Cuttings
Solar Cooking
Worm Composting & Alfalfa Pellets
Video Presentations
Focusing on plastic pollution and how we can cut back on plastics
Free Book Exchange (Bring a book or two – Take a few home)
Recycled Materials Arts & Crafts
Recycling Collection
(shoes, ink cartridges, CFL light bulbs, batteries, medications)
fun • learning • Food • snacks • raffle

GYM Fix Presents Race to Riches (Session 2)
2019-04-14 14:15 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church – Sixth Street Building, 639 North Sixth Street, San Jose, CA, 95112

GYM Fix Presents Race to Riches (Session 1)
2019-04-13 09:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church – Sixth Street Building, 639 North Sixth Street, San Jose, CA, 95112

Dine out at Minato and they will donate 20% of proceeds to Generations Campaign
2019-04-09 11:15 - 2019-04-11 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 617 N 6TH ST SAN JOSE, CA 95112, 617 N 6TH ST, san jose, CA, 95124, United States
2019 DINE-OUT EVENT RAISING FUNDS FOR
SJ BETSUIN GENERATIONS PHASE II EDUCATION
RENOVATION
TUESDAY APRIL 9
WEDNESDAY APRIL 10
THURSDAY APRIL 11
Just mention “Pack 611” at Minato on Tuesday April 9, Wednesday April 10 and Thursday April 11 and Minato will donate 20% of proceeds to help us support the Generations Phase II Education Building Renovation!
We appreciate your support!
Lunch
11:15 am – 1:45 pm
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Dinner
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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Take Out
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All proceeds will directly support the Generations Phase II Education Renovation
MINATO
617 N 6TH ST SAN JOSE, CA 95112
408-998-9711

Schedule

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

11:15 AM – 1:45 PM

Tuesday Lunch

5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Tuesday Dinner

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

11:15 AM – 1:45 PM

Wednesday Lunch

5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Wednesday Dinner

Thursday, April 11, 2019

11:15 AM – 1:45 PM

Thursday Lunch

5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Thursday Dinner

Hanamatsuri Bake Sale
2019-04-07 08:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Bake Sale hosted by SJ Betsuin Jr. YBA

American Sutra - Book Signing and Reception
2019-03-31 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
“American Sutra: Buddhism and the WWII Japanese American Internment” lecture by Duncan Ryuken Williams, followed by panel discussion with Rev. Gerald Sakamoto (SJBC) and Gordon Smith (Japanese American Museum of San Jose).
Books will be available at the event for $29.95 plus tax. Books may also be preordered from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Powell’s.
Event is free and open to the public but donations are gratefully accepted.
Please call San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin to sign up for the lecture
(408) 293-9292 or text to (408) 482-5849, with your name, number in party and state if you wish to reserve a copy of the book.
For further information, please contact Janice Doi at janicendoi@gmail.com

Lotus Unite
2019-03-23 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Lotus Preschool will host Unite – Lotus Preschool Benefit, on March 23, 2019 from 6 – 10 pm. This event will be a dinner and silent auction held at the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin (“SJBCB”) for Lotus Parents (current and alumni), friends and the community who would like to help raise funds for the SJBCB’s Generations Phase II Education Building, or, as we all know it, the building where Lotus Preschool resides.
Tickets
Tickets are $65 per person and are good for dinner and a glass of wine at the event (additional beverages available for purchase). Space is limited and tickets will be available for purchase until March 1, 2019. Please click here to purchase your ticket!
Sponsorships
Sponsorships from individuals or businesses may be made in any dollar increments. The following bundled Sponsorships are available as well:
$250 Sponsorship – 2 event tickets and name displayed at the event.
$500 Sponsorship – 2 event tickets, name displayed at event and name on permanent artwork that will be displayed at Lotus.
Please click here to become a sponsor.
Silent Auction Donations
Silent Auction Donations from individuals, friends or businesses are welcome! If you have or know anyone who has something to donate (a weekend away at a vacation home, gift cards, sports tickets, wine, services to offer – hair dresser, massage therapist, handy man, etc – or a skill to share – cookie decorating, arts and crafts, hosting a dinner party), please consider donating! All donations are requested by March 1, 2019. Please click here to make a Silent Auction Donation!
Child Care
Friends of Lotus Preschool will offer child care during the event at the 6th Street Building for a donation. Space is limited! To reserve a spot for your child(ren), please click here.
We all know the life long memories that Lotus Preschool has given our children. Whether it be learning about Japanese heritage, the San Jose Japantown community surrounding the preschool or building lifelong friendships (both children and parents), it is a unique experience that Lotus families can attest to. In order to allow future generations (your grandchildren and even great grandchildren) to experience this one of a kind preschool, we hope to unite as a community and help the SJBCB achieve its goal.
