Gotan-E Service
2026-05-17 10:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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
