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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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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:20250507T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T190000
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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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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:20250521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T031534
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T110000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T090000
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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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