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Sunday, August 24, 2008

Regular Sunday Services
10am, Temple
Summer schedule details

Sunday, August 31, 2008

No Services / Office Closed

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Sunday Services - Fall Schedule Resumes
Sunday services resume with fall schedule
(Family, Adult, and Japanese services)
Sunday fall services details

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Dancing to the music of the Wesley Jazz Ensemble
Food, Music, Fun
7:00 - 10:00pm
San Jose Buddhist Church Gymnasium
Poster with complete information

Calendar updates can be sent to sjbetsuin@rebatch.com

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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)

Call us at (408) 293-9292. Fax (408)293-0433

All general queries should go to sjbc@sjbetsuin.com. Website specific questions and and updates may be emailed to sjbetsuin@rebatch.com.