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WelcomeList of Upcoming Events Friday, July 3, 2009Office Closed Saturday, July 4, 2009Office Closed Sunday, July 5, 2009Summer Service Schedule Saturday, July 11, 2009Obon Festival Sunday, July 12, 2009Obon Festival Friday, July 17, 2009Immersing in Buddha-Dharma Retreat Saturday, July 18, 2009Hatsubon Service Sunday, July 19, 2009Obon Services Guest Speaker: Reverend George Matsubayashi Sunday, July 26, 2009Summer Service Schedule Saturday, August 1, 2009Rummage Sale Friday, August 14, 2009If Life is a Nightmare, Wake Up to a Dream Saturday, August 22, 2009Steak & Bingo Saturday, August 29, 2009Let's Groove Tonight Dance Monday, September 21, 2009San Jose Betsuin Golf Tournament Saturday, October 17, 2009Music, Food & Fun Latest Updates: You can now view a complete listing of 2009 Obon Volunteer Opportunities on the website. Also, details on the Obon Odori Practice schedule, 2-day event schedule, and the original 2009 Obon poster can be found here. Reverend Sakamoto gives a Dharma talk discussing the San Jose Buddhist Temple's Onaijin (altar) with the history and significance of the items there. Video now available of Ms. Delphine Hirasuna's talk as guest speaker at our Baccalaureate Service on June 7th. The May 2009 Board Bullets have been posted. Reverend Sakamoto gives the Dharma talk (video) for our Pet Memorial Service on May 31, 2009. The minister's articles and president's message from the June 2009 issue of The Dharma are now online. More: Introduction to the San Jose Buddhist Betsuin (our popular introductory brochure now available in online format) About the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Founded in 1902, San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin (SJBCB) is a Temple of the Jodo Shinshu Nishi Hongwanji (Japanese | English) tradition of Buddhism. Jodo Shinshu began over 800 years ago in Japan, and is still headquarted in Kyoto. The Nishi Hongwanji main Temple provides leadership worldwide for the tradition. SJBCB is a member of the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) and part of the Coast District. We are located in the Japantown area of downtown San Jose. Our primary focus is on following the path to enlightenment by preserving faith the Three Treasures: Dharma (the teachings), Sangha (the people), and Buddha (the Enlightened One). We are located at 640 North 5th Street in San Jose, CA 95112 (Google Map | Directions). Call us at (408) 293-9292. Fax (408) 293-0433.  Come check out some recent Dharma Talks from the Sunday Adult services in the video section. |