San Jose Betsuin

CANCELLED: Soul Line Dancing - presented by the San Jose Buddhist Women's Association
2020-05-17 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 sessions will be on the following Sundays:
March 15, 2020
May 17, 2020
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!!!

Gotan E Service and Shosanshiki Infant Presentation
2020-05-17 10:00 - 11:30 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Topic: Gotan’e Infant Presentation
Time: May 17, 2020 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Please fill out this online form for to register for the infant presentation: https://forms.gle/bnChL6KUraX5k6vGA
Livestreamed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzzDwOSv9YWh7nNfh1IjGw
Infant Presentation will also have video conferencing participation:
To join Infant Presentation Zoom meeting please submit registration form above.

Buddhism+Yoga Relax Session - Chair Yoga Class (Zoom)
2020-05-16 10:00 - 10:40
Topic: Buddhism+Yoga “Relax” Session
Time: May 2, 2020 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Chair Yoga class is perfect for those who are starting with yoga or those who are no longer able to work from the floor.
Zoom Meeting Link
https://zoom.us/j/98590262879?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 985 9026 2879
Password: [REDACTED]

For a recurring calendar invitation, please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Weekly: https://zoom.us/meeting/tJwofumqqDkiHd2p_GnhFmApr5dymf_SdznP/ics?icsToken=[REDACTED]

Every week on Sat, until Jun 27, 2020, 9 occurrences
May 2, 2020 10:00 AM
May 9, 2020 10:00 AM
May 16, 2020 10:00 AM
May 23, 2020 10:00 AM
May 30, 2020 10:00 AM
Jun 6, 2020 10:00 AM
Jun 13, 2020 10:00 AM
Jun 20, 2020 10:00 AM
Jun 27, 2020 10:00 AM

Overview
In this session, you will enjoy a gentle Yoga lesson with the essence of Buddhism for 40 minutes on Zoom. After the talk about Buddhism and yoga, Chair Yoga and Basic yoga will be offered alternatively on Saturdays at 10:00 am. Chair Yoga classes are guided by Mikame Sensei on odd numbered weeks. Basic Yoga classes are guided by Kaori on even numbered weeks. There might be a change in schedule because of service schedules.
Our first session is Chair Yoga on May 2nd at 10:00 am.
The instruction and talks in the class will be done in both Japanese and English.
All ages and all abilities are welcome at this session. Please wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move around in.
Let’s stretch your body within your comfort zone and share the cozy time for your body and mind together!
Things to have :
Chair Yoga

Chair (the one with backrest is desirable)
Towel
Water (if needed)

Basic Yoga

Yoga mat
Bath towel (in case of knee pain and as support)
Towel
Water (if needed)

このクラスは、ヨガのクラスに仏教のお話を交えながら、 心も体もやわらかくリラックス
していただけるクラスです。 毎週土曜日 10 時より、 奇数週はミカメ先生がチェアヨガ、
偶数週はカオリ先生がベーシックヨガクラスをお届けします。(今後、お寺のサービスの
予定によりクラスの予定も変更する可能性があります。)最初のクラスは5月2日(土)10
時よりはじまります。クラスは英語と 日本語でゆっくり動いていくので、 初めての方もご
年配の方も安心してお受けいただけます。動きやすい服装でご参加ください!
持ち物
チェアヨガ

できれば背もたれのあるイス、
タオル
水

ベーシックヨガ

ヨガマット
バスタオル(膝に痛みのある方)
タオル
水

Buddhism+Yoga Relax Session – Basic Yoga Class (Zoom)
2020-05-09 10:00 - 10:40
Topic: Buddhism+Yoga Relax Session
Time: May 2, 2020 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
This is a way for you to practice Yoga as well as listen to the Buddha Dharma at the same time.
Zoom Meeting Link
https://zoom.us/j/98590262879?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 985 9026 2879
Password: [REDACTED]

To create a recurring calendar invitation, please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Weekly: https://zoom.us/meeting/tJwofumqqDkiHd2p_GnhFmApr5dymf_SdznP/ics?icsToken=[REDACTED]

Every week on Sat, until Jun 27, 2020, 9 occurrence(s)
May 2, 2020 10:00 AM
May 9, 2020 10:00 AM
May 16, 2020 10:00 AM
May 23, 2020 10:00 AM
May 30, 2020 10:00 AM
Jun 6, 2020 10:00 AM
Jun 13, 2020 10:00 AM
Jun 20, 2020 10:00 AM
Jun 27, 2020 10:00 AM

Overview
In this session, you will enjoy a gentle Yoga lesson with the essence of Buddhism for 40 minutes on Zoom. After the talk about Buddhism and yoga, Chair Yoga and Basic yoga will be offered alternatively on Saturdays at 10:00 am. Chair Yoga classes are guided by Mikame Sensei on odd numbered weeks. Basic Yoga classes are guided by Kaori on even numbered weeks. There might be a change in schedule because of service schedules.
Our first session is Chair Yoga on May 2nd at 10:00 am.
The instruction and talks in the class will be done in both Japanese and English.
All ages and all abilities are welcome at this session. Please wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move around in.
Let’s stretch your body within your comfort zone and share the cozy time for your body and mind together!
Things to have with you for the classes:
Chair Yoga class

Chair (the one with backrest is desirable),
Towel
Water (if needed)

Basic Yoga class

Yoga mat
Bath towel (in case of knee pain and as support)
Towel
Water (if needed)

このクラスは、ヨガのクラスに仏教のお話を交えながら、 心も体もやわらかくリラックス
していただけるクラスです。 毎週土曜日 10 時より、 奇数週はミカメ先生がチェアヨガ、
偶数週はカオリ先生がベーシックヨガクラスをお届けします。(今後、お寺のサービスの
予定によりクラスの予定も変更する可能性があります。)最初のクラスは5月2日(土)10
時よりはじまります。クラスは英語と 日本語でゆっくり動いていくので、 初めての方もご
年配の方も安心してお受けいただけます。動きやすい服装でご参加ください!
持ち物
チェアヨガ

できれば背もたれのあるイ
タオル
水

ベーシックヨガ

ヨガマッ
バスタオル(膝に痛みのある方)
タオル
水

Buddhism+Yoga relax session - Chair Yoga class (video conference)
2020-05-02 10:00 - 10:40
Buddhism+Yoga relax session
Zoom Video conference information here:
Topic: Buddhism+yoga relax session
Time: May 2, 2020 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98590262879?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 985 9026 2879
Password: [REDACTED]

For a recurring calendar invitation, please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Weekly: https://zoom.us/meeting/tJwofumqqDkiHd2p_GnhFmApr5dymf_SdznP/ics?icsToken=[REDACTED]

Every week on Sat, until Jun 27, 2020, 9 occurrence(s)
May 2, 2020 10:00 AM
May 9, 2020 10:00 AM
May 16, 2020 10:00 AM
May 23, 2020 10:00 AM
May 30, 2020 10:00 AM
Jun 6, 2020 10:00 AM
Jun 13, 2020 10:00 AM
Jun 20, 2020 10:00 AM
Jun 27, 2020 10:00 AM

Overview
In this session, you will enjoy a gentle Yoga lesson with the essence of Buddhism for 40 minutes on Zoom. After the talk about Buddhism and yoga, Chair yoga and Basic yoga will be offered alternatively every Saturdays at 10:00 am. Chair yoga classes are guided by Mikame sensei on odd numbered weeks. Basic Yoga classes are guided by Kaori on even numbered weeks. There might be a change in schedule because of service schedules.
Our first session is chair yoga on May 2nd at 10:00 am.
The instruction and talks in the class will be done in both Japanese and English.
All ages and all abilities welcome at this session. Please join the class in clothes that are easy to move around in.
Let’s stretch your body within your comfort zone and share the cozy time for your body and mind together!
Things to have :
Chair yoga class
Chair (the one with backrest is desirable), towel, water (if you need)
Basic yoga class
Yoga mat, Bath towel (in case of knee pain and as support props), towel,
water (if you need)

このクラスは、ヨガのクラスに仏教のお話を交えながら、 心も体もやわらかくリラックス
していただけるクラスです。 毎週土曜日 10 時より、 奇数週はミカメ先生がチェアヨガ、
偶数週はカオリ先生がベーシックヨガクラスをお届けします。(今後、お寺のサービスの
予定によりクラスの予定も変更する可能性があります。)最初のクラスは5月2日(土)10
時よりはじまります。クラスは英語と 日本語でゆっくり動いていくので、 初めての方もご
年配の方も安心してお受けいただけます。動きやすい服装でご参加ください!

持ち物

(チェアヨガ)できれば背もたれのあるイス、タオル、水
(ベーシックヨガ) ヨガマット、バスタオル(膝に痛みのある方)、タオル、水

UPDATE Virtual Event: Daisy Scouts Orientation and Open House
2020-04-24 18:30 - 20:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church – Education Building, 639 N 5th St,, San Jose, CA, 95112
Incoming Kindergarten Girls & Their Parents:
Interested in learning more about the SJ Betsuin Daisy Scouts?
The current Kindergarten Daisy Troop invites interested girls and their parents to a New Daisy Orientation and Open House
When: Friday, April 24, 2020 at 6:30pm
Where: Google Hangouts Meet Video Conference – https://meet.google.com/bia-bwbx-jzr
The meeting will start with a brief introduction of the current Kinder Daisies and the prospective new Daisies and then the leaders will talk to the parents
RSVP or Questions?
• Mitoshi Fujio-White (mitoshi@gmail.com)
• Kasey Kuwaye (kkuwaye10@gmail.com)
• Patti Fujii (Fujii.patti@gmail.com)
If you can’t make it, email us for relevant info!

CANCELLED - Sangha Earth Day for the whole family
2020-04-19 09:30 - 12:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Guest Speaker – Michael Kobori, Chief Sustainability Officer, Starbuck Corporation
9:30 and 10:10 service
Sunday, April 19
Annex opens at 10am
demonstrations, activities, displays
Upcycling & Making Sound Ecological Choices
Seed & Plant Exchange and Sharing
including the ABCs of Plant Cuttings
Solar Cooking
Worm Composting & Alfalfa Pellets
Used Towels/T-shirts Collection
Will be distributed to local animal shelters; please bring clean – thank you!
Free Book Exchange (Bring a book or two – Take a few home)
Recycled Materials Arts & Crafts
Recycling Collection
(shoes, used and unused ink cartridges, CFL light bulbs, batteries, medications)
fun • learning • Food • snacks • raffle

CANCELLED: Art Party - By Paint the Town - A Fundraiser for the BWA
2020-04-11 13:00 - 15:00
Art Party – By Paint the Town – A Mobile Art Studio
A Fundraiser for the BWA
Learn to paint a one of a kind picture
The session includes:
A 12×16 canvas
All art supplies
Art Instructor

Saturday, April 11, 2020
1:00-3:00pm
SJBC Multi-purpose room
$40/person
Checks payable to: SJBWA
Sign-up early, limited seating
Question? Contact: Lynda Ichinaga lynda1naga@aol.com

POSTPONED - UNITE CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER
2020-03-21 17:30 - 22:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
POSTPONED
Dear Unite – Casino Night Supporter,
In response to the COVID-19 concerns in the Bay Area, Unite – Casino Night will be postponed to a later date. As much as we would like to move forward with the event, the health, safety and well-being of our community is our highest priority.

We appreciate your support and commitment to the event with your sponsorships, ticket sales and donations, and hope we may rely on these for the success of Casino Night on its new date. If a refund is preferred at this time, we understand and ask you to please reply to this email.

Thank you for your support and understanding. Please stay tuned for a new date!

This will be a fun filled event with casino games, live auction, food, beverages, desserts, raffles and dancing throughout the night, as well as an optional poker tournament!
DOWNLOAD FLYER – UNITE CASINO NIGHT 2020
TICKETS
Space is limited as last year’s event sold out, so get your tickets early!

$100 – Casino Night ticket is good for appetizers, two beverages (additional beverages available for purchase) and chips to play various casino games or to exchange for raffle tickets. All casino winners will receive raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes!

$150 – Poker Tournament ticket is good for appetizers, two beverages (additional beverages available for purchase) and entrance fee into the poker tournament. *Registration for the Poker Tournament starts at 5:00 pm. Chip add on available at the event for $50. Final table winners will receive prizes!

To purchase your tickets please click here.

SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsorships (except for Pair) are limited and on a first come first serve basis!

$5,000 – Full House

6 tickets to Poker Tournament

Poker Tournament will be named after you and your name/logo will be on all future event communication

Name/logo displayed at Poker Tournament, event banner, program and social media

$2,500 – Flush

3 tickets to Casino Night

Name/logo displayed on every take home favor, event banner, program and social media

$500 – 3 of a Kind

2 tickets to Casino Night

Name/logo displayed on one Casino table and on event banner

$300 – Pair

2 tickets to Casino Night

Name/logo displayed on event banner

To become a sponsor, please click here.

Prize or Raffle Donations
Prizes will be awarded to the top five poker tournament winners and all casino winners will receive raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes. Prize and raffle donations may range from gift cards, tickets to events, vacation homes, merchandise, electronics, services, unique experiences or hosting a fun with friends event (host a dinner party, teach friends how to make something, host a kids party, etc). We will accept donations through March 1, 2020. If you would like to make a donation, please click here.
We hope you will come out with friends for a fun night and support our fundraiser!

Warm Regards,
Leslie Kitazumi, Leslie Mune, Lindsay Mune, Lynne Yamaichi, & June Yasuhara
UNITE – Lotus Preschool Benefit Committee
lotuspreschoolbenefit@gmail.com

CANCELLED: Soul Line Dancing (March session) - Presented by the San Jose Buddhist Women's Association
2020-03-15 11:30 - 13:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

CANCELLED - Boy Scout T611 Annual Family Dinner - REFUNDS
2020-03-14 15:00 - 19:00
CANCELLED due to COVID-19
Refunds Available at the Church Gym
Please bring your tickets for refunds
Saturday, March 14th
3:00-7:00pm
Hello Troop 611 Community,

I apologize for sending this notification on such short notice, but we have decided to cancel our Family Dinner Event, including Take-Out. As you’ve seen on the news, information on Covid-19 has been changing rapidly. We’ve had many discussions on how best to safely proceed with our Take-Out Dinner, but in the end decided to act on the side of caution. Thank you to everyone for all the hard work you’ve contributed to this Event.

* Please let everyone know as quickly as possible about our decision to cancel.

* We will have T611 members at the Church Gym on Saturday 3/14, from 3 to 7pm, for anyone who will want a refund (please bring your tickets).

* If you cannot make it to the Church at that time, please mail your tickets with your name and return address to the Church Office (640 North 5th Street, San Jose, California 95112), and we will send your refund by mail.

Thank you for always supporting our Troop, and we look forward to seeing you at our Family Dinner next year.

Best regards,

Keith Kadokura
T611 Scoutmaster

2020 Films of Remembrance
2020-02-23 11:30 - 19:30 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Presented by Nichi Bei Foundation
A day-long showcase of films commemorating the wartime incarceration of Japanese-Americans in American concentration camps during World War II
Screenings • Discussions with Filmmakers and Panelists • DVD Sales

Date: Sunday, February 23, 2020
Where: San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. Fifth St., San Jose Japantown
Time: 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM
(Please arrive 15-20 minutes ahead of film screening)
Tickets:
11:30 a.m.: Art Inspired by the Camps — “Cherry Blossom,” “Masters of Modern Design (The Art of the Japanese American Experience)”
1 p.m.: Untold Stories — “Crystal City Pilgrimage,” “Minidoka,” “Minidoka: An American Concentration Camp”
3:15 p.m.: Songs of Remembrance — “For Joy,” Special Multimedia Concert by No-No Boy
4:30 p.m.: Artistic Interpretations — “Topaz: Ten Meditations,” “Kikan — The Homecoming”
6 p.m.: Lessons for Today — “Resettled Roots: Legacies of Japanese Americans in Chicago,” “Tsuru for Solidarity History,” “Then Becoming Now”
11:30 AM to 7:30 PM All-Day Passes (Limited to the first 60)
Films tentatively scheduled (subject to change)
To purchase tickets: Click Here for Tickets

No Dharma School/ No Adult Service / Office Closed - BCA Minister's Association & National Council meeting
2020-02-23

Office Closed - BCA Minister's Association & National Council meeting
2020-02-22

Nirvana Day Service - Adult English Service
2020-02-16 10:00 - 11:00

Nirvana Day Service - Dharma School
2020-02-16 09:30 - 10:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

BWA Fundraiser - Bota Mochi & Chirashi
2020-02-15 13:00 - 14:30 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Saturday, Feb 15th
Pick Up 1:00pm-2:30pm
Tickets Available in Betsuin Office
Bota Mochi $5.00
Chirashi $8.00

Adult English Service
2020-02-09 10:00 - 11:00

Boy Scout Sunday - Dharma School
2020-02-09 09:30 - 10:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

Dharma School Service
2020-01-26 09:30 - 10:00, 2020-01-19 09:30 - 10:00, 2020-01-12 09:30 - 10:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

Line Dancing for Beginners
2020-01-19 11:30 - 13:00
Sangha Support Committee presents

line dancing for Beginners
with Phyllis Yoshikawa
a SOCIAL Event
Learn easy dances everyone can do
Sunday, January 19, 2020
11:30 to 1:00 pm Betsuin Annex

Light Refreshments served

Ho On Ko Service
2020-01-12 10:00 - 13:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Memorial Service for Shinran Shonin, the founder of Jodo Shinshu.
Service at 10 am with Betsuin New Year party following.

2019 Annual Membership Meeting
2019-12-15 12:30 - 13:30 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin

2019 Annual Membership Meeting

Sunday December 15, 2019 – 12:30 pm
Betsuin Hondo
640 North Fifth Street San Jose 95112

Agenda
– Service – Approval of the 2018 Annual Membership Meeting Minutes –
– 2019 Summary and Annual Report – Election of Board Directors-

Generations Phase II Education Building Presentation
Preliminary Information – Timeline – Updates

Questions? Please contact the Betsuin Office 408 293 9292

Bodhi Day Bake Sale
2019-12-15 09:00 - 11:30 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Please come and support Jr. YBA by buying baked goods and spam musubi!

Soul Line Dancing
2019-11-24 11:30 - 13:00
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 | 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 | 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 | 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!!!
