San Jose Betsuin

First Day of Dharma School
2025-09-07 09:30 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
First Day of Dharma School!
Please register if your student would like to attend. Per liability reasons, we require all students to be registered. There is no fee.
However, we require parents to volunteer for activities such as crosswalk and snack duties throughout the year. The number of activities required varies on any given year.
Please contact the Betsuin office: sjbc@sjbetsuin.org for information.

Organization Day/Open House
2025-09-07 09:30 - 23:30 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
All the various organizations of the Betsuin will have tables set up in the Annex.
Come and join one of the various clubs and organizations of the Betsuin!

Fall Ohigan
2025-09-14 08:00 - 17:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Service to celebrate the Fall Ohigan (autumnal equinox).
Guest speaker: Rev. Melissa Opel, San Francisco Buddhist Church

Reiko Iwanaga's NEA Fellowship Award Ceremony
2025-09-17 14:30 - 17:00 | CA
Our own Reiko Iwanaga will be honored with the 2025 The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) National Heritage Fellowships on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 2:30 pm US/Pacific at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C.
It will be live webcast at this website: https://www.arts.gov/honors/heritage

Soul Line Dancing Class
2025-09-21 11:30 - 13:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Be sure to join us for our Soul Line Dancing class this Sunday, Sept. 21st from 11:30am – 1:00pm. It’s our first class after our summer break. So, we need to get up and dance the day away!!! You don’t need to know how to dance. Every class is a beginner class and we go over each dance step. Our dance instructor (Juanita Croft) is an excellent teacher and she’ll get you moving and dancing to the music.

This class is for anyone who wants to get some fun exercise. You don’t have to be a BWA member to attend this class. It’s open to everyone!

So, plan on joining us and bring your friends!!!

Troop 611 E-Waste Collection
2025-10-04 09:00 - 15:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church – Fourth Street Lot, 624 N. 4th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Boy Scout Troop 611 E-waste Event
This is a FREE event in on October 4, 2025 from 9 am to 3 pm at the 4th Street parking lot. (Enter from the 4th Street).

All Wire and Cabling
Desktop PCs/Laptops/PDA, Servers
DLP/CRT/Plasma/LCD/LED Monitors, Televisions
Printers, Mice, Keyboards & Accessories
Copy & Fax Machines
Audio & Video Players
Cell Phones & Accessories
Electrical household appliances
NO metals, microwaves, large appliances or large office equipment

For more details, please review the flyer.

Pet Memorial Service
2025-10-05 09:30 - 10:00 | 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 (See our “Contact” link above) for further information for putting a photo of your pet up in the altar.

Soul Line Dancing Class
2025-10-05 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-11-02 11:30 - 13:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
The San Jose Buddhist Women’s Association
Invite you to attend our:
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.
Juanita Croft is the Soul Line Dancing instructor at
Stanford University & an amazing teacher.

BCA Founding Day/Bishop's Memorial Service
2025-10-12 10:00 - 11:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Service to commemorate the founding of the Buddhist Churches of America and to remember all the bishops who have led the organization for over 100 years.

Coast District Nembutsu Family Conference
2025-10-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Buddhist Temple of Salinas, 4 California St, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Coast District Nembutsu Family Conference
Set your dates for the 2025 CD Nembutsu Family Conference at the Salinas Buddhist Temple!
The theme is “Fun with Namo Amiuda Butsu” and will feature Rev. Harry Bridge (English) and Rev. Hibiki Murakami (Japanese).
The opening service will be at 10:30 am and the closing service at 2:30 pm. Carpooling is suggested as parking is somewhat limited.
Buddhist Temple of Salinas
14 California St
Salinas, CA 93901

Flyer
Registration Form

For any questions, please contact:

Gary Hongo: garyhongo711@gmail.com, (916) 508-1751
Joan Henretta: joan_henretta@yahoo.com, (805) 878-9498

Rinban Sakamoto Retirement Party
2025-11-01 11:30 - 15:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex – Multipurpose Room, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
SAVE THE DATE!
This is the retirement party for Rinban Gerald Sakamoto who has been at the San Jose Betsuin over 40 years.

Grateful Crane Ensemble Concert: Living Gratitude
2025-11-16 13:00 - 15:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

Bodhi Day Service
2025-12-07 10:00 - 11:30 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Bodhi Day Service
Service to celebrate the Enlightenment of the Shakyamuni Buddha.
Held in the Annex with a luncheon provided by the Dharma School Parent Organization

Dharma Center Ground Breaking
2025-12-07 11:00 - 11:30 | 617 N 6TH ST SAN JOSE, CA 95112, 617 N 6TH ST, san jose, CA, 95124, United States
The Official Ground Breaking of the Dharma Center

Dharma School Mochitsuki
2025-12-21 10:00 - 11:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Dharma School Mochitsuki

Dharma School students will get an opportunity to pound and shape mochi
Will learn about Japanese New Year traditions like Karuta and Nengajou
Will get to take home a small amount of mochi for their home obutsudan (altars)
Make the Osonae (kagamimochi) for the Hondo

Joya-E (New Year's Eve Service)
2025-12-31 19:00 - 20:30 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Joya-E (New Year’s Eve Service)
At the end of the service, all attendees will be given a chance to ring the temple bell.
After the service, please join us for refreshments in the Annex’s Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)

Shusho-E (New Year's Day Service)
2026-01-01 10:00 - 11:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
New Year’s Day Service
First service with the new rinban (head minister) Rev. Henry Adams.
Held in the Annex.
Light refreshments following the service in the Annex’s Multi-Purpose Room

Guest speaker: Rev. Duncan Williams - Ireicho
2026-01-11 10:10 - 23:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
To coincide with the JANM’s Ireicho’s National Tour being at the Betsuin on January 8-10, 2026, Rev. Dr. Duncan Ryuken Williams will give the Dharma talk for this service. (Unfortunately, all appointment slots have been filled for this date; please stay tuned to this webpage for future venues and slots). Ireicho is a sacred book of names of people incarcerated during WWII as a monuent.

Ho-on-ko Service
2026-01-18 10:00 - 12:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Ho-on-ko Service commemorating the passing of Shinran Shonin
This will be followed by the New Year’s Luncheon in the Annex afterwards.

Volunteer Recognition Service
2026-01-25 10:00 - 23:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Service where we thank the people that were recognized for their volunteer work in 2025.

OneSangha Day : Welcome, Rinban Adams & Farewell, Rev Mikame
2026-01-25 11:30 - 12:30 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Please join us for a OneSangha Event on Sunday, January 25, 2026 after the Sunday services in the Annex.
The Betsuin will serve a luncheon composed of your choice of Shoyu (soy sauce) Weenies, Vegetarian Curry or Turkey Chili with Salad and Dessert made up of Rinban Adam’s favorite (Apple Pie) and Rev. Mikame’s favorite (Vanilla Ice Cream).
No need to bring anything; Come just as you are. And enjoy each other’s company.

Troop 611 E-Waste Collection
2026-01-31 09:00 - 15:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church – Fourth Street Lot, 624 N. 4th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Free Electronic Waste Collection
WHEN: Saturday, January 31, 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!
Scouts will help with unloading e-waste from your vehicle.
Many thanks to A&J Electronics for their help with this event!

BWA Volunteer Recognition (Fusaye no hi)
2026-02-01 10:00 - 23:30 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
BWA Volunteer Recognition Service

Jr YBA Spaghetti Dinner
2026-02-07 16:30 - 18:45 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Where: San Jose Buddhist Church Annex/Gym
Dine In: 4:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Take Out: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tickets: $12 each

For pre-sale tickets using a credit card, click here
For pre-sale tickets by cash or check, please visit the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Office in person. Please makes checks payabel to “San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Jr. YBA”.
Ticket sales end on Saturday, January 31, 2026

Special raffle prizes will be awarded during dinner.
Thank you for support the Jr YBA!

BCA National Council Meeting Service Rebroadcast
2026-02-15 10:00 - 23:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Please join us in the Hondo (main sanctuary) for watching the live stream of the BCA National Council Meeting Service.

BWA Tuesday Movie
2026-02-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Varies
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month a group from the Buddhist Women’s Association attend a movie at a local movie theater. A selection of movies that are showing is emailed out to members and voted upon as to which movie they’d like to see. The movie with the most votes gets picked to be seen on Tuesday. Usually at most theaters, the movie tickets on Tuesday are at a discounted rate. We usually meet for lunch and then attend the movie. Please join the BWA to get in on the Lights, Camera, and Action!

Nirvana Day Service
2026-02-22 10:10 - 23:00 | CA
Nirvana Day Service
Service to commemorate the paranirvana (passing) of Shakamuni Buddha.

Soul Line Dancing Class
2026-03-01 11:30 - 13:30 | 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.
Juanita Croft was the Soul Line Dancing instructor at Stanford University & an amazing teacher.

Girl Scout Sunday
2026-03-08 10:10 - 23:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Girl Scout Sunday with all the Girl Scout troops affiliated with the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin.
