Members & Family Friends are invited to Sangha Summer!

As county guidelines begin to open up, we have decided to create Sangha Summer, an in person event for sangha members & friends! Join us as we come together for a socially distanced gathering in the gym parking lot. Watch performances from San Jose Taiko & Chidori Band, Participate in Odori, drink local beer from Gordon Biersch, and enjoy your individual bento box!

A limited number of Tables will be available for reservation online, as well as bento box curb side pickup! we can’t wait to have obon back in 2022!

Saturday, July 10, 2021
Available time slots for in person dining & entertainment
12:00pm – 1:30pm | 2:00pm – 3:30pm | 4:00pm – 5:30pm


In Person Dining: Three (3) time slots available

Available time slots for in person dining & entertainment: 12:00pm – 1:30pm | 2:00pm – 3:30pm | 4:00pm – 5:30pm. 

Tickets are limited to 100 per time slot and will be sold at a first come first serve basis.  Tables and chairs will be set up following safety guidelines and will be open seating.  Watch performances from San Jose Taiko & Chidori Band, Participate in Odori, drink local beer from Gordon Biersch, and enjoy your individual bento box!

Tickets can be purchased below!


Bento Drive Thru Pickup: Six (6) time slots available for pickup

Pickup location will be in front on the Hondo, drive thru line will start in front of the church gym.  Signs will be present to help guide drivers to proper location for pickup.  A limited number of bento will be available for each time slot.

    •  12:00pm – 1:00pm
    •  1:00pm – 2:00pm
    •  2:00pm – 3:00pm
    •  3:00pm – 4:00pm
    •  4:00pm – 5:00pm
    •  5:00pm – 6:00pm

Tickets can be purchased below!

Giving in Gratitude

Though difficult to intertwine, the Betsuin relies on  funds raised during Obon. Every year we enjoy the food, performances, activities and Bon dancing at the festival. And year-round, the Betsuin is invaluable to so many of our community activities and organizations. Obon seems an appropriate time to reflect on all that we have and to give with gratitude. In the spirit of Obon, we hope you find this way of giving both meaningful and valuable. 

You may choose to donate In Memory Of (remembering a loved one), In Honor Of (recognizing a special person/group) or with any sentiment you choose.

Let’s celebrate Obon by remembering family and friends we have lost, mindful and grateful for how they continue to be a part of our lives.