San Jose Betsuin

San Jose Obon Festival
2024-07-14 12:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

Obon Service
2024-07-21 10:00 - 11:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

ABA Rummage Sale
2024-08-03 09:00 - 14:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
ABA Rummage Sale is open to the public. It typically features a large amount of vintage Japanese lacquerware and kitchen nicknacks as well as all sorts of deals.

BCA 125th Anniversary Service
2024-09-01 10:00 - 23:30 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Please join us in the Hondo (main sanctuary) of the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin to view the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA)’s livestream of the 125th Anniversary service at the San Francisco Buddhist Church.
We will chant together along with the live stream as well as offer incense.
BCA’s live stream will be at BCA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6iFleLV4yI

First Day of Dharma School & Organization Day
2024-09-08 09:30 - 23:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
This is the first day of Dharma School for school age students. This means that there will be a 9:30 Dharma School Service followed by a 10:10 Adult Service.
In addition, all the organizations of the will set up tables in the Annex to answer questions that you might have. (Please view our Programs and Organizations menus for the groups that will be there.)

Fall Ohigan Service
2024-09-15 09:30 - 11:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Ohigan Services
Rev. Harry Gyoko Bridge of Buddhist Church of Oakland will be the guest speaker for both services.
9:30 Dharma School
10:10 Adult Service

Techno Hoyo 3pm
2024-09-17 15:00 - 17:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
REGISTER TODAY“Techno Hoyo” is a creation of Rev. Gyosen Asakura from Fukui City, Japan where he combines his talent as a DJ with his vocation as a Jodo Shinshu monk to create a fusion creation combining chants with lights and images to spark the imagination and to bring peace to the inner spirit.
Rev. Asakura will bring his masterwork to San Jose for only three performances: Tuesday, September 17 at 3 pm and 7 pm and Wednesday, September 18 at 7 pm. Other stops on his US tour are New York and Los Angeles.
Please contact the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin office for inquiries and questions.

Techno Hoyo 7 pm
2024-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
REGISTER TODAY“Techno Hoyo” is a creation of Rev. Gyosen Asakura from Fukui City, Japan where he combines his talent as a DJ with his vocation as a Jodo Shinshu monk to create a fusion creation combining chants with lights and images to spark the imagination and to bring peace to the inner spirit.
Rev. Asakura will bring his masterwork to San Jose for only three performances: Tuesday, September 17 at 3 pm and 7 pm and Wednesday, August 18. Other stops on his US tour are New York and Los Angeles.
Please contact the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin office for inquiries and questions.

Techno Hoyo
2024-09-18 19:00 - 20:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

Membership Meeting
2024-10-03 15:00 - 16:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Annual Membership Meeting
All dues paying Betsuin members are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting.
Please contact the Betsuin Office at : sjbc@sjbetsuin.org for the login information.
Agenda

Nominations and elections of Board Members
Summary of the Year
Financial Information
Dharma Center Presentation

FBWA Service & Family Service
2024-10-06 10:00 - 11:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
FBWA Conference’s Closing Service (this is a Bishop officiated service), there will be no Dharma School on this Sunday. There will be an joint Family Service.

BCA Founding Day & Bishop's Memorial Service
2024-10-13 09:30 - 11:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
BCA Founding Day & Bishop’s Memorial Service
Service to commemorate the founding of the Buddhist Churches of America and to remember all the bishops.

Sumi Tanabe's Birthday Party
2024-10-13 11:00 - 12:30 | CA
We will be celebrating the Sumi Tanabe’s birthday. Please join us in the Annex for the celebration with Sumi!
She requested that instead of presents for her, this be a Generations 2 fundraiser for the new Education Building.

Pet Memorial Service
2024-10-27 09:30 - 11:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
A service to memorialize our pets that have passed in the past year.
Please contact the Office for further information for putting a photo of your pet up in the altar.

Eitaikyo
2024-11-03 09:30 - 11:00 | CA
Eitaikyo Service means. the perpetual recitation of the sutras. It is memorial service to recognize the contributions of everyone who made it possible for us to receive the Dharma.

Contemporary Approach to Shin Buddhism
2024-11-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-20 19:00 - 20:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church – Office – Board Room, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, 95131, United States
“Applying Shin Buddhism to Our Lives”
An introduction to Shin Buddhism from a contemporary view point.
Will cover:

Nov 6 – The Objective of Shin Buddhism
Nov 13 – How Shin Buddhism Works
Nov 20 – The Joy of Birth.

Taught by Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi, formerly of San Diego Buddhist Temple.
The sessions will be hybrid: On Zoom and in-person at the Betsuin Board Room (Office, 2nd Fl).
For the Zoom information, please contact the Betsuin Office at sjbc@sjbetsuin.org.

Eshinni/Kakushinni Memorial Service
2024-11-17 09:30 - 11:00 | CA
Eshinni/Kakushinni Memorial Service is a service to recognize the contributions of Eshinni, Shinran Shonin’s wife and Kakushinni, Shinran Shonin’s daughter as well as all the other women leaders such as Lady Takeko Kujo.

Bodhi Day Service & Luncheon
2024-12-08 10:00 - 12:30 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Bodhi Day Service is a service to celebrate the enlightenment of Shakamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
The guest speaker is Rev. Matt Hamasaki of Sacramento Betsuin.
The service will be in the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Annex and will be followed by a luncheon courtesy of the Dharma School Parents.

Annual General Meeting
2024-12-08 15:00 - 16:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
This year’s Annual General Meeting of all members of the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin will be hybrid with the in-person portion at the Hondo and the on-line portion via Zoom.
Zoom Information

Link
Meeting ID: 834 6262 7079
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Agenda

Opening Service
Approval of the 2023 Annual Membership Meeting Minutes
2023 Programs and Activities Summary
Election of Board Directors
Information and Updates: Generations Phase II Education Building

Living a Shin Life in a Period of Uncertainty and Fear
2024-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Recent political events, including the results of the most recent
Presidential election have left many people uncertain and
worried about the future of the country, their families, or in
some cases, their very existence.
This program is intended to provide the opportunity to discuss
concerns and fears in a safe environment. And we will talk about
how to use our Shin Buddhist teachings to work our way through
the fears.
Note: To accommodate a safe environment for the discussion, a
“safe space” agreement will be read and all attendees will be
asked to abide by the rules in the agreement.
San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin
Living a Shin Life in a Period of
Uncertainty and Fear
Hybrid Event – In Person and Online
December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm
In Person – 640 N. 5th Street, San Jose
Online via Zoom

Dharma School Mochitsuki
2024-12-15 10:00 - 23:30 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Dharma School Mochitsuki – Dharma School students and parents will have an opportunity to enjoy Japanese new year activities including pounding, shaping and eating mochi – rice cakes. Each family will be given a small amount of mochi to take home.
Please note that this is not the Japantown Community Mochitsuki which this year will be at Wesley Methodist Church on December, 28, 2024. They have mochi available for purchase.

OFFICE CLOSED
2024-12-25, 2025-01-01, 2025-01-02 | CA

Joya-E Service
2024-12-31 19:00 - 20:00 | CA
Joya-E Service is an opportunity to reflect upon the passing year. This is the one opportunity for everyone in the congregation to ring in the new year by ringing the temple bell.

New Year's Service (Shusho-E)
2025-01-01 10:00 - 11:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
New Year’s Service in the San Jose Betsuin Annex building.

Ho On Ko
2025-01-12 10:00 - 11:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Ho On Ko Service (Shinran Shonin Memorial Service) will be at the Hondo (main hall) of the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin on January 12. 2025.
The guest speaker will be Rev. Nari Hayashi of the Tri-state/Denver Buddhist Temple.

Boy Scouts Troop 611 E-waste
2025-01-25 09:00 - 15:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church – Education Building, 639 N 5th St,, San Jose, CA, 95112
Celebrate the new year by throwing out your unwanted electronic! Boy Scout Troop 611 is holding another e-waste collection event.
WHEN: Saturday, January 25, 9 am to 3 pm
WHERE: San jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Education Building Parking Lot. Please enter from 4th Street
624 North 4th St, San Jose, CA 95112
WHAT: Drop off wire and cabling, desktop PCs, laptops, PDAs, servers, DLP/CRT/Plasma/LCD/LED monitors, televisions, printers, mice, keyboards, other computer accessories, copy and fax machines, all audio and video players, cell phones and accessories, electrical household appliances, and much more!
Many thanks to A&J Electronics for their help with this event!
