San Jose Betsuin

SJBC Annual Golf Tournament
2026-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Villages Country Club, 5000 CRIBARI LANE, SAN JOSE, CA, United States
San Jose Betsuin Annual Golf Tournament
The golf tournament is a fundraiser for the Dharma Center Capital Campaign. We will be playing at San Jose Country Club.
This page will be updated as the event nears. Alternatively, you can contact the Betsuin Office.

Office Closed (Day before Nikkei Matsuri)
2026-04-25 | San Jose Buddhist Church – Office – Board Room, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, 95131, United States
Due to preparation and for the day of the Nikkei Matsuri on Sunday, April 26, 2026 the Betsuin Office will be closed on Saturday, April 25, 2026 and Sunday, April 26, 2026.

SJBCB Athletic Trophies: Own a piece of history - for free!
2026-04-25 - 2026-06-01 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
The San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin owns more than 150 athletic trophies dating from 1931 through the early 1990s.
The Betsuin will keep some of the trophies, but does not have space for all of them.
Remaining trophies are being offered for free to anyone until June 1, 2026. The trophies will be discarded after June 1.

Catalog of Trophies (Please see Column B and look for “Offer to Sangha”)

If you want to help preserve a bit of history and own one of the trophies, please send email by June 1, 2026 to: vpresourcedevelopment@sjbetsuin.org

Nikkei Matsuri
2026-04-26 11:00 - 17:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Nikkei Matsuri featuring:

Food
Activities
Performances
Shops

Please go to nikkeimatsuri.org for more information.
There will be no services at the Betsuin.

Open Temple Day@Nikkei Matsuri
2026-04-26 11:00 - 17:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Open Temple Day is a day that the public is welcomed to visit the main altar (Hondo) of the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin.
Our docents will be there to answer any questions about Buddhism or about the temple.
The Hondo will be open soon after Nikkei Matsuri opens and closes approximately an hour before the Festival closes.

BWA/ABA Casino Outing
2026-05-06 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
BWA and ABA’s casino outing will be to Cache Creek Casino, Brooks, CA on
Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Cost: $45 (BWA/ABA member) $55 (non-BWA/ABA member), $20 Bonus Play, (If new & never signed up, an additional $20)
Will need a valid Driver’s Lic or ID passport
Time of Departure: 8:00 am
Please arrive at the Church by 7:30 am
Return to San Jose: 6:00 pm
This trip is open to BWA/ABA members and non-members. Please make checks payable to “SJBC” and note “BWA/ABA Casino trip” on check. Please fill out the bottom portion of the form (below) and send it in with your check and the enclosed Emergency Form(s) to:
San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin
Buddhist Women’s Association – Cache Creek Casino Trip
640 North Fifth Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Deadline to sign up is Friday, April 24th.
BWA/ABA Casino Trip Emergency Contact Form
5-6-26_Cache Creek Casino flyer_Emergency form

Gotan-E Service
2026-05-17 10:00 - 23:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Gotan-E/Infant Presentation Service
Service to commemorate the birth of Shinran Shonin, the founder of Jodo Shinshu.
There also will be a Infant Presentation ceremony with the service.
If you would like to have your infant participate, please contact the Betsuin office.

Memorial Day Service - Morgan Hill at Mt. Hope Memorial Park
2026-05-24 09:30 - 10:30 | Mt. Hope Cemetery, 314 Spring Ave, Morgan Hill, CA, 95037
Memorial Day Service at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Morgan Hill, CA

Memorial Day Service - Gilroy at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park
2026-05-24 11:00 - 11:30 | Gavilan Cemetery, 900 1st St, Gilroy, CA, 95020, United States
Memorial Day Service at the Gavilan Hills Memorial Park in Gilroy, CA

Memorial Day Service
2026-05-25 09:30 - 10:30 | Oak Hill Cemetery, 300 Curtner Ave,, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
Memorial Day Service at the Oak Hill Cemetery in San Jose, CA.

Good Will Drive
2026-05-30 09:00 - 14:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Boy Scouts Troop 611 will be hosting a Goodwill Drive
When: Saturday, May 30th, 2026 9 am – 2 am
Where: 640 North 5th St, San Jose CA
Items needed:

Household Goods: kitchenware, small appliances, bedding, furniture, home decor, books and toys
Clothing & Accessories: clothing & accessories for men, women and children, including formal wear, everyday clothing, shoes, handbags and jewelry.
Electronics: computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, televisions and audio equipment

Non-Acceptable Items:
Hazardous materials or liquids, flammable items, trash, weapons, food, furniture & appliances

Baccalaureate Day Service
2026-06-07 10:00 - 11:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Service to celebrate our graduating High School seniors.

Last Day of Dharma School
2026-06-14 09:30 - 11:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Last Day of Dharma School
After this date, the Sunday services (except for special services) will be Family Services with one service at 10 am.

Family Service Schedule Start
2026-06-21 10:00 - 23:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Start of Family Service Schedule for the summer.
There is no Dharma School during the summer and there is a joint Family Service at 10 am with everyone.

Obon Odori Practice
2026-06-22 19:30 - 20:45, 2026-06-25 19:30 - 20:45, 2026-06-29 19:30 - 20:45, 2026-07-01 19:30 - 20:45 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
2026 Obon Odori Practices
This year’s Obon is fast approaching! In anticipation of the festival, we’ll have five Obon dance practices this year.

Monday, June 22
Wednesday, June 24
Thursday, June 25
Monday, June 29
Wednesday, July 1

Practices will run from 7:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. at the gym in the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Annex (632 North 5th St, San Jose)
The music for the dances range from Japanese folk songs (ex. Tanko Bushi) to Japanese popular tunes (ex. Sukiyaki and Pokemon Ondo) to ones created by Japanese Americans (Ei Jai Nai Ka). Every is welcomed to attend! No previous experience necessary.
This year’s Obon Festival is scheduled for July 11th and 12th.

Obon Dance Practice
2026-06-24 19:30 - 20:45 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

2026 San Jose Obon Festival
2026-07-11 12:00 - 21:30 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
2026 San Jose Obon Festival & Bazaar

2026 San Jose Obon Festival
2026-07-12 12:00 - 19:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
2026 San Jose Obon Festival & Bazaar

Annual Obon Festival

All Scout Cemetery Cleanup at Oak Hill Cemetery
2026-07-18 08:00 - 11:00 | Oak Hill Cemetery, 300 Curtner Ave,, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
All Scouting organizations affiliated with the San Jose Betsuin will be doing cemetery cleanup at the Oak Hill Cemetery.

Obon Service
2026-07-19 10:00 - 11:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Obon Service
Guest speaker: Rev. Michael Endo

Hatsubon Service
2026-07-19 17:00 - 18:30 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Hatsubon Service for families that have lost their relatives in the past year.
This is not a public service due to the large number of people that are expected.

Church Cleanup
2026-07-20 18:30 - 2026-07-23 21:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Church Cleanup of the Church facilities & grounds
