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SUMMARY:Soul Line Dancing Class
DESCRIPTION:The San Jose Buddhist Women’s Association \nInvite you to attend our: \nSoul Line Dancing\nThis is a beginner’s class for anyone wanting to learn \n“classic & basic” Soul Line Dances.\nSoul Line Dancing is line dancing done to\nclassic R&B\, jazz\, zydeco\, & blues music.\nJuanita Croft is the Soul Line Dancing instructor at\nStanford University & an amazing teacher.
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/soul-line-dancing-class-2/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church Annex\, 632 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250523T234744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T234744Z
UID:6388-1759656600-1759658400@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:Pet Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:A service to memorialize our pets that have passed in the past year. \nPlease contact the Office (See our “Contact” link above) for further information for putting a photo of your pet up in the altar.
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/pet-memorial-service-2/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin\, 640 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250916T215353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T215353Z
UID:6456-1759568400-1759590000@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:Troop 611 E-Waste Collection
DESCRIPTION:Boy Scout Troop 611 E-waste Event \nThis 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). \n\nAll Wire and Cabling\nDesktop PCs/Laptops/PDA\, Servers\nDLP/CRT/Plasma/LCD/LED Monitors\, Televisions\nPrinters\, Mice\, Keyboards & Accessories\nCopy & Fax Machines\nAudio & Video Players\nCell Phones & Accessories\nElectrical household appliances\nNO metals\, microwaves\, large appliances or large office equipment\n\nFor more details\, please review the flyer.
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/troop-611-e-waste-collection-2/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church – Fourth Street Lot\, 624 N. 4th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250917T195816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T195816Z
UID:6460-1758454200-1758459600@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:Soul Line Dancing Class
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThis 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!\n\nSo\, plan on joining us and bring your friends!!!
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/soul-line-dancing-class/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church Annex\, 632 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250917T000539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T000539Z
UID:6458-1758119400-1758128400@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:Reiko Iwanaga's NEA Fellowship Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIt will be live webcast at this website: https://www.arts.gov/honors/heritage
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/reiko-iwanagas-nea-fellowship-award-ceremony/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250621T051234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T051234Z
UID:6411-1757836800-1757869200@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:Fall Ohigan
DESCRIPTION:Service to celebrate the Fall Ohigan (autumnal equinox). \nGuest speaker: Rev. Melissa Opel\, San Francisco Buddhist Church
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/fall-ohigan/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin\, 640 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin":MAILTO:sjbc@sjbetsuin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250621T045228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T045237Z
UID:6410-1757237400-1757287800@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:Organization Day/Open House
DESCRIPTION:All the various organizations of the Betsuin will have tables set up in the Annex. \nCome and join one of the various clubs and organizations of the Betsuin!
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/organization-day-open-house/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church Annex\, 632 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin":MAILTO:sjbc@sjbetsuin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250621T044127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T044127Z
UID:6409-1757237400-1757239200@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:First Day of Dharma School
DESCRIPTION:First Day of Dharma School! \nPlease register if your student would like to attend. Per liability reasons\, we require all students to be registered. There is no fee. \nHowever\, 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. \nPlease contact the Betsuin office: sjbc@sjbetsuin.org for information.
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/first-day-of-dharma-school-2/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin\, 640 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin":MAILTO:sjbc@sjbetsuin.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250621T040028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T002942Z
UID:6406-1757149200-1757160000@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:First Day of Japanese Language School
DESCRIPTION:Beginning to Intermediate Classes\nFor Students 1st through 12h Grade and Adults\nSchedule: From September 6th\, 2025 to May 9\, 2026\, Saturdays 9:00 am – 12:00 pm \nRegistration: sjbetsuin.org/programs/japanese-language-school \n\n2025-2026 priority registration ended on August 1st\, 2025\n\nContact: email: jls@sjbetsuin.org – phone: 408-293-9292 (payment/tuition inquiries only)
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/first-day-of-japanese-language-school/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church – Education Building\, 639 N 5th St\,\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250613T010046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T010545Z
UID:6399-1754766000-1754776800@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:Ten Feet Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/ten-feet-concert/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250523T234233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T234233Z
UID:6383-1754125200-1754143200@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:ABA Rummage Sale
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, August 2\, 2025 \nTime: 9 am – 2 pm \nLocation: San Jose Buddhist Church Annex \n632 North 5th St.\, San Jose\, CA 95112 \nDonation Drop-Off Dates: \nJuly 31 (thu) & August 1 (fri) 9 am – 7 pm \n\nNo early drop-offs will be accepted\nNo pick-up arrangements available\nNo books\, used water bottles\nNo large furniture\, TVs\, appliances\, or computers parts.
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/aba-rummage-sale-4/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church Annex\, 632 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250720T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250621T005628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T005628Z
UID:6405-1753005600-1753009200@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:Obon Service
DESCRIPTION:Obon Service \nGuest speaker: Rev. Michael Endo
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/obon-service-6/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin\, 640 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250713T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250125T034252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T183542Z
UID:6274-1752408000-1752433200@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:2025 San Jose Obon Festival
DESCRIPTION:2025 San Jose Obon Festival & Bazaar \n\n\nAnnual Obon Festival
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/2025-san-jose-obon-festival-bazaar/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin\, 640 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250125T034020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T183359Z
UID:6273-1752321600-1752321600@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:2025 San Jose Obon Festival
DESCRIPTION:2025 San Jose Obon Festival & Bazaar
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/2025-san-jose-obon-festival/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin\, 640 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250702T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250702T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250324T182300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T182300Z
UID:6329-1751484600-1751489100@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:Obon Odori Practice
DESCRIPTION:2025 Obon Odori Practices\nThis year’s Obon is fast approaching! In anticipation of the festival\, we’ll have five Obon dance practices this year. \n\nMonday\, June 23\nWednesday\, June 25\nThursday\, June 26\nMonday\, June 30\nWednesday\, July 2\n\nPractices 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) \nThe 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. \nThis year’s Obon Festival is scheduled for July 12th and 13th.
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/obon-odori-practice-10/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church Annex\, 632 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250630T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250630T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250324T182121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T182121Z
UID:6328-1751311800-1751316300@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:Obon Odori Practice
DESCRIPTION:2025 Obon Odori Practices\nThis year’s Obon is fast approaching! In anticipation of the festival\, we’ll have five Obon dance practices this year. \n\nMonday\, June 23\nWednesday\, June 25\nThursday\, June 26\nMonday\, June 30\nWednesday\, July 2\n\nPractices 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) \nThe 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. \nThis year’s Obon Festival is scheduled for July 12th and 13th.
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/obon-odori-practice-9/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church Annex\, 632 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250324T181947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T181947Z
UID:6327-1750966200-1750970700@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:Obon Odori Practice
DESCRIPTION:2025 Obon Odori Practices\nThis year’s Obon is fast approaching! In anticipation of the festival\, we’ll have five Obon dance practices this year. \n\nMonday\, June 23\nWednesday\, June 25\nThursday\, June 26\nMonday\, June 30\nWednesday\, July 2\n\nPractices 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) \nThe 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. \nThis year’s Obon Festival is scheduled for July 12th and 13th.
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/obon-odori-practice-8/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church Annex\, 632 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250324T181812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T181812Z
UID:6326-1750879800-1750884300@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:Obon Odori Practice
DESCRIPTION:2025 Obon Odori Practices \nThis year’s Obon is fast approaching! In anticipation of the festival\, we’ll have five Obon dance practices this year. \n\nMonday\, June 23\nWednesday\, June 25\nThursday\, June 26\nMonday\, June 30\nWednesday\, July 2\n\nPractices 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) \nThe 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. \nThis year’s Obon Festival is scheduled for July 12th and 13th.
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/obon-odori-practice-7/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church Annex\, 632 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250623T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250623T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250324T181545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T181545Z
UID:6324-1750707000-1750711500@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:Obon Dance Practice
DESCRIPTION:2025 Obon Odori Practices\nThis year’s Obon is fast approaching! In anticipation of the festival\, we’ll have five Obon dance practices this year. \n\nMonday\, June 23\nWednesday\, June 25\nThursday\, June 26\nMonday\, June 30\nWednesday\, July 2\n\nPractices 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) \nThe 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. \nThis year’s Obon Festival is scheduled for July 12th and 13th .
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/obon-dance-practice/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church Annex\, 632 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Obon_dancing_san_jose.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250327T010421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T010421Z
UID:6342-1748772000-1748775600@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:Baccalaureate Service
DESCRIPTION:Baccalaureate Service\nPlease join us in celebrating the graduation of our high school and community college students. \nIn addition\, the winners of the various Betsuin scholarships will be announced. \nThe service will be followed by a reception for the graduates and their families organized by the  Jr YBA.
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/baccalaureate-service-5/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin\, 640 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250327T051443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T051443Z
UID:6346-1748682000-1748700000@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:Boy Scout Troop 611 Goodwill Drive
DESCRIPTION:Goodwill Drive\nHosted by Boy Scout Troop 611 \nDate: Saturday\, May 31st\, 2025 9 am – 2 pm \nLocation: San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Education Building Parking Lot\, N 4th Street Entrance\, 624 N. 4th St\, San Jose\, CA \nSteps: \n\nGather your stuff\nCheck it over\nBrain to our Drive!\n\nItems Needed: \n\nHousehold Goods: kitchenware\, small appliances\, bedding\, furniture\, home decor\, books\, and toys.\nClothing & Accessories: clothing & accessories for men\, women and children\, including formal wear\, everyday clothing\, shoes\, handbags and jewelry.\nElectronics: computers\, laptops\, tablets\, smartphones\, televisions and audio equipment.\n\nNon-acceptable items: \n\nHazardous materials or liquids\, flammable items\, trash\, weapons\, food\n\nItems will be donated to the Goodwill of Silicon Valley.
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/boy-scout-troop-611-goodwill-drive/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church – Fourth Street Lot\, 624 N. 4th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250327T002651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T045531Z
UID:6340-1748170800-1748170800@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Day Service - Gilroy
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Day Service at the Gavilan Cemetery in Gilroy\, CA
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/memorial-day-service-gilroy/
LOCATION:Gavilan Cemetery\, 900 1st St\, Gilroy\, CA\, 95020\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250327T002850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T045500Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Service - Morgan Hill
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Day Service at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Morgan Hill\, CA
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/memorial-day-service-morgan-hill/
LOCATION:Mt. Hope Cemetery\, 314 Spring Ave\, Morgan Hill\, CA\, 95037
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250502T041310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T042009Z
UID:6378-1747854000-1747859400@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:Practical Shin Buddhism in Everyday Life
DESCRIPTION:Have you thought about how Jodo Shinshu may help address the difficulties of our present life? Then look no further! Rev.Dr. Kenji Akahoshi will talk about how Jodo Shinshu can help in this series of seminars about how to apply Jodo Shinshu into our lives. \nDates & Times: May 7\, 14\, 21 2025 at 7:00 pm \nLocations: In-person: San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Board Room (2nd Fl of Office building) \nZoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89364107475?pwd=StLAi3dRApmPkIVGErLrRq3aXASplQ.1 \nMeeting ID: 893 6410 7475\nPasscode: K27GzV \nTopics: \nMay 7            Benefits of Practicing Gratitude \nMay 14          Introspection: Finding Our True Self \nMay 21          The Clarity of Being Awake
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/practical-shin-buddhism-in-everyday-life-3/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church – Office – Board Room\, 640 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, 95131\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250326T170946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T043128Z
UID:6339-1747562400-1747566000@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:Gotan-E Service/Infant Presentation/Kieshiki Service
DESCRIPTION:Gotan-E Service/Infant Presentation/Kieshiki Ceremony\nYou are all welcomed to attend the Gotan-E service celebrating the birthday of our founder\, Shinran Shonin. \nIf you would like to commemorate the birth of your infant\, or if you would like to obtain a buddhist name and participate in the Kieshiki Ceremony\, then please contact the Betsuin Office at sjbc@sjbetsuin.org.
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/gotan-e-service-infant-presentation-kieshiki-service/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin\, 640 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250502T041126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T041924Z
UID:6377-1747249200-1747254600@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:Practical Shin Buddhism in Everyday Life
DESCRIPTION:Have you thought about how Jodo Shinshu may help address the difficulties of our present life? Then look no further! Rev.Dr. Kenji Akahoshi will talk about how Jodo Shinshu can help in this series of seminars about how to apply Jodo Shinshu into our lives. \nDates & Times: May 7\, 14\, 21 2025 at 7:00 pm \nLocations: In-person: San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Board Room (2nd Fl of Office building) \nZoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89364107475?pwd=StLAi3dRApmPkIVGErLrRq3aXASplQ.1 \nMeeting ID: 893 6410 7475\nPasscode: K27GzV \nTopics: \nMay 7            Benefits of Practicing Gratitude \nMay 14          Introspection: Finding Our True Self \nMay 21          The Clarity of Being Awake
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/practical-shin-buddhism-in-everyday-life-2/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church – Office – Board Room\, 640 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, 95131\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250502T035446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T041832Z
UID:6375-1746644400-1746649800@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:Practical Shin Buddhism in Everyday Life
DESCRIPTION:Have you thought about how Jodo Shinshu may help address the difficulties of our present life? Then look no further! Rev.Dr. Kenji Akahoshi will talk about how Jodo Shinshu can help in this series of seminars about how to apply Jodo Shinshu into our lives. \nDates & Times: May 7\, 14\, 21 2025 at 7:00 pm \nLocations: In-person: San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Board Room (2nd Fl of Office building) \nZoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89364107475?pwd=StLAi3dRApmPkIVGErLrRq3aXASplQ.1 \nMeeting ID: 893 6410 7475\nPasscode: K27GzV \nTopics: \nMay 7            Benefits of Practicing Gratitude \nMay 14          Introspection: Finding Our True Self \nMay 21          The Clarity of Being Awake
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/practical-shin-buddhism-in-everyday-life/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church – Office – Board Room\, 640 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, 95131\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250325T043731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T033149Z
UID:6337-1746356400-1746360000@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:After Service Chat with Rev. Henry Adams
DESCRIPTION:Chat with Rev. Henry Toryo Adams \nAfter the Sunday service where he will be the guest speaker\, come and meet Rev. Henry Adams who is currently the minister for the San Mateo Buddhist Church as well as the head of the BCA Ministerial Association. This will be in the Annex Multipurpose Room after the Adult Service at 10:10 am. \nRev. Henry Toryo Adams grew up in Buffalo\, Minnesota. He discovered his interest in Buddhism during a one-year high school exchange program in Chennai\, India. As an undergraduate student at St. Olaf College\, he began his study of Buddhist scriptures and first considered pursuing the path to the ministry. After receiving an M.A. in Buddhist Studies from the University of Michigan\, he moved to Miyazaki\, Japan where he worked for the Miyazaki Prefectural Government. In 2007\, Rev. Adams moved to Kyoto\, Japan to pursue his ministerial studies at the Chuo Bukkyo Gakuin Buddhist Seminary. Upon graduating from the seminary\, he began serving as a Minister in the Buddhist Churches of America in 2010. \nRev. Adams has been serving in his current capacity as the Resident Minister of the San Mateo Buddhist Temple since 2013.  Prior to coming to San Mateo\, he served the Oxnard Buddhist Temple\, the Buddhist Church of Santa Barbara\, the San Luis Obispo Buddhist Temple and the Guadalupe Buddhist Church.  He also served as Supervising Minister for the Buddhist Church of San Francisco from September 2020 to May 2023. \nFrom September 2018 to May 2019\, he served as a Chaplain Intern at the University of California\, San Francisco Medical Center.
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/meet-greet-with-rev-henry-adams/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church Annex – Multipurpose Room\, 632 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250224T221035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T084803Z
UID:6305-1746277200-1746288000@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:"Carving the Divine" - SJBCB Community Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Carving the Divine\, winner of 13 international awards and screened at 33 world-wide film festivals\, will be shown at the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Annex on Saturday\, May 3 as a benefit for the Dharma Center. An optional bento lunch will be available before the 1PM show. \nThe documentary\, written\, directed\, and produced by Yujiro Seki\, offers a rare look into a 1400-year-old Buddhist woodcarving tradition and the practitioners struggling to preserve its legacy in a rapidly changing Japan. However\, the film delves beyond the crafting of the artform. It presents insight into universal themes while exploring the 1400-year family lineage of Busshi\, the art of woodcarving of statues that is at the heart of Japanese Mahayana Buddhism. \nBishop Marvin Harada states\, “Carving the Divine is more than a movie about amazing wood sculptors of Japan. To me\, the movie is about the Master-Apprentice\, or the Master- Disciple relationship.” \nThe film will relate to all cultural disciplines\, such as ikebana\, tea\, and martial arts (judo\, kendo\, etc.)\, as the relationship between master and student are illuminated. The director states that anyone from any culture will enjoy this documentary as the themes are universal\, yet personal. Grandmaster Saito’s goal is to leave nothing but great works behind. Follow the journey as he is supported by apprentices and by the entire guild to create breathtaking works of art. \nA Q&A session (via Zoom) with Yujiro Seki will follow the documentary film. He spent many years single handedly planning\, shooting and editing this feature length film and had the rare opportunity to follow a guild of Buddhist sculptors and was granted rare access into the life and rites of Buddhist priests.
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/carving-the-divine-sjbcb-community-cinema/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church Annex\, 632 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031809
CREATED:20250325T042635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T042924Z
UID:6335-1745755200-1745773200@www.sjbetsuin.org
SUMMARY:Open Temple Day @Nikkei Matsuri
DESCRIPTION:Open Temple Day @ Nikkei Matsuri \nThe main sanctuary of the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin will be open during Nikkei Matsuri. \nThe temple is open for the general public to view. There always are docents who are more than willing to answer any questions that you might have. \nCompletely ok to take photos (and tag on social media with “#sjbetsuin). No food or drinks please. (We do have a small table at the front where you can put items). \nLooking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/open-temple-day-nikkei-matsuri/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin\, 640 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
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