San Jose Betsuin

2026 San Jose Obon Festival
2026-07-11 12:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Hatsubon Service
2026-07-18 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.

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

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

Benefits of Living Shin Buddhism: A Contemporary Discussion
2026-07-29 19:00 - 20:30 | San Jose Buddhist Church – Office – Board Room, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, 95131, United States
Have you thought about how Jodo Shinshu may help address the difficulties of our life? In this introductory session, Rev. Emeritus Kenji Akahoshi will talk about how to apply Jodo Shinshu into our everyday lives.

The Reliability of Truths, not Beliefs
Traditional terms and mythology interpreted for today’s challenges
How to be centered in the turmoil of life

Dates & Times: July 29, 2026 (Weds) at 7:00 pm
Locations: (Hybrid)
In-Person: San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Board Room , 640 N. 5th St, SJ, CA
Office Building left of the Hondo, Upstairs
Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81643415624?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 816 4341 5624 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Vintage Japanese Crafts & Jewelry Sale
2026-08-01 09:00 - 16:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

Sale of Vintage Japanese Treasures & Annual Jewelry Sale
2026-08-01 09:00 - 16:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

Japanese Language School - First Day
2026-09-05 09:00 - 12:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

Dharma School Service Starts
2026-09-13 09:30 - 10:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

Adult Enlightened Service Starts
2026-09-13 10:10 - 11:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
