San Jose Betsuin

Ho On Ko Service
2020-01-12 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Dharma School Service
2020-01-12 09:30 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

2019 Annual Membership Meeting
2019-12-15 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 (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
