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SUMMARY:Pet Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:Annual service to recognize our animal friends that we lost during the past year. \nIf desired\, please bring a photo of your pet.
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/pet-memorial-service-4/
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:20261014T190000
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SUMMARY:Benefits of Living a Shin Buddhist Life - Oct 14
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a series of informal discussions with Rev. Emeritus Kenji Akahoshi about how Shin Buddhism can assist us in managing and understanding the difficulties that we all face in our everyday lives. All are welcome – whether you’re new to Buddhism\, simply curious or even if have heard the Dharma throughout your life. \n\nDates & Times: October 14\, 21\, 28\, 2026 at 7 pm US/Pacific\nLocations:\n\nIn-Person: San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Board Room\, 640 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\nZoom: https://bit.ly/3SCeiLA  Meeting ID: 817 8902 3223 Passcode: 275089\n\n\n\nOct 14 – Buddhism: A philosophical religion lived as a way of life. Why Buddhism is effective today \nOct 21 – Amida Buddha: A contemporary interpretation. Mythology made relevant for today \nOct 28 – Nembutsu “Namo Amida Butsu”: Why is is relevant? The Practice awakens us to truth to resolve issues
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/benefits-of-living-a-shin-buddhist-life/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church – Office – Board Room\, 640 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, 95131\, United States
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SUMMARY:BCA Founding Day/Late Bishops' Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Service to celebrate the founding of the Buddhist Churches of America and a memorial service for all the Bishops (Socho) who served.
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/bca-founding-day-late-bishops-memorial/
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:20261021T190000
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SUMMARY:Benefits of Living a Shin Buddhist Life - Oct 21
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a series of informal discussions with Rev. Emeritus Kenji Akahoshi about how Shin Buddhism can assist us in managing and understanding the difficulties that we all face in our everyday lives. All are welcome – whether you’re new to Buddhism\, simply curious or even if have heard the Dharma throughout your life. \n\nDates & Times: October 14\, 21\, 28\, 2026 at 7 pm US/Pacific\nLocations:\n\nIn-Person: San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Board Room\, 640 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\nZoom: https://bit.ly/3SCeiLA  Meeting ID: 817 8902 3223 Passcode: 275089\n\n\n\nOct 14 – Buddhism: A philosophical religion lived as a way of life. Why Buddhism is effective today \nOct 21 – Amida Buddha: A contemporary interpretation. Mythology made relevant for today \nOct 28 – Nembutsu “Namo Amida Butsu”: Why is is relevant? The Practice awakens us to truth to resolve issues
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/benefits-of-living-a-shin-buddhist-life-oct-21/
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:20261028T190000
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SUMMARY:Benefits of Living a Shin Buddhist Life - Oct 28
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a series of informal discussions with Rev. Emeritus Kenji Akahoshi about how Shin Buddhism can assist us in managing and understanding the difficulties that we all face in our everyday lives. All are welcome – whether you’re new to Buddhism\, simply curious or even if have heard the Dharma throughout your life. \n\nDates & Times: October 14\, 21\, 28\, 2026 at 7 pm US/Pacific\nLocations:\n\nIn-Person: San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Board Room\, 640 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\nZoom: https://bit.ly/3SCeiLA  Meeting ID: 817 8902 3223 Passcode: 275089\n\n\n\nOct 14 – Buddhism: A philosophical religion lived as a way of life. Why Buddhism is effective today \nOct 21 – Amida Buddha: A contemporary interpretation. Mythology made relevant for today \nOct 28 – Nembutsu “Namo Amida Butsu”: Why is is relevant? The Practice awakens us to truth to resolve issues
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/benefits-of-living-a-shin-buddhist-life-oct-28/
LOCATION:San Jose Buddhist Church – Office – Board Room\, 640 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, 95131\, United States
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SUMMARY:Skate Day & Halloween in Japantown
DESCRIPTION:San Jose Taiko is partnering with the Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj) to hold the Halloween in Japantown 2026 with a “Skate Day” including a skating demonstration by Judi Oyama\, pioneering skateboarder and graphic artist. Halloween in Japantown involves many of the businesses and organizations of Japantown such as JACL and Wesley United Methodist Church. \nThe Betsuin and Lotus Preschool will have a table and will be handing out candy. (Location still TBD; usually near corner of 4th & Jackson. (If you would like to volunteer helping hand out candy\, please contact the Church Office.)
URL:https://www.sjbetsuin.org/event/skat-day-halloween-in-japantown/
LOCATION:Japanese American Museum of San Jose\, 535 N. 5th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
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