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Eshinni, Kakushinni, Lady Takeko Kujo, Lady Yoshiko Ohtani, Buddhist Women’s Association Memorial Service

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October 19, 2025

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Guest Speaker

Rev. Melissa Opel

Buddhist Church of San Francisco

We warmly welcome you to join us in person at the San Mateo Buddhist Temple or via Zoom Meeting for our Eshinni, Kakushinni, Lady Takeko Kujo, Lady Yoshiko Ohtani, Buddhist Women’s Association Memorial Service on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

２０２５年１０月１９日の９時３０分から恵信尼・覚信尼・九条武子・大谷嬉子・仏教婦人会追悼法要をお勤めします。

Schedule
8:30 a.m. Shoshinge Gyofu Chanting (Click here for chanting text)
9:00 a.m. Mindfulness Meditation
9:30 a.m. BWA Memorial Service with English Language Message by Rev. Melissa Opel
10:30 a.m. 日本語法話　ヘンリー・アダムス先生　Japanese Language Dharma Message by Rev. Henry Adams

To join us online via Zoom, CLICK HERE to sign up for “Live Broadcast of Services”.

オンラインでご参拝したい方はここにクリックして、”Live Broadcast of Services”に登録してください。

Life and Dharma Encounters in Japan – Juliet Bost Yokoe

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Friday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m.

Juliet Bost Yokoe

Assistant Language Teacher

Ikutokukan Prefectural Junior & Senior High School

Miyako-machi, Fukuoka, Japan

Join us for a Dharma conversation with SMBT Minister’s Assistant Juliet Bost Yokoe, who will join us live via Zoom from Fukuoka Prefecture, where they are living and working on the Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Program.  This will be a wonderful opportunity to catch up with our good Dharma friend Juliet and hear about their life in Japan and how their appreciation of the Nembutsu has deepened through living in a community with a rich tradition of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.

To join us online for this Dharma conversation, CLICK HERE to sign up for “Live Broadcast of Services”.

Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival)

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February 23, 2025

We welcome you to join us in person at the San Mateo Buddhist Temple on Sunday, February 23 for a celebration of the traditional Japanese holiday of Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival). Rev. Adams will share a Dharma talk on the meaning of the Doll Festival from a Buddhist perspective.

Schedule

8:30 a.m. Shoshinge Sofu Chanting

9:00 a.m. Sangha Social Hour

9:30 a.m. Dharma Service

10:30 a.m.

⚫︎ Hondo: Japanese Language Dharma Service

⚫︎ Dharma Room: Dharma Discussion

11:30 a.m. Hinamatsuri Program (Music and Dance)

To join us for online Dharma Services, CLICK HERE to sign up for “Live Broadcast of Services”.

Celebrating Buddhist Women Past and Present

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Eshinni, Kakushinni, Lady Takeko Kujo, Lady Yoshiko Ohtani, Buddhist Women’s Association Memorial Service & Honoring Centenarian Mrs. Sakaye Tsuji

October 20, 2024

Guest Speaker

Rev. Landon Yamaoka

Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church

We warmly welcome you to join us in person at the San Mateo Buddhist Temple or via Zoom Meeting for a special Dharma Service Celebrating Buddhist Woman Past and Present on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.

２０２４年１０月２０日の９時３０分から恵信尼・覚信尼・九条武子・大谷嬉子・仏教婦人会追悼法要をお勤めします。

Schedule
8:30 a.m. Shoshinge Gyofu Chanting (Click here for chanting text)
9:00 a.m. Sangha Social Hour
9:30 a.m. BWA Memorial Service with English Language Message by Rev. Landon Yamaoka
10:30 a.m. 日本語法話　アダムス・ヘンリー先生　Japanese Language Dharma Message by Rev. Henry Adams (Hondo)
10:30 a.m. Dharma Discussion with Rev. Landon Yamaoka (Dharma Room)

To join us online via Zoom, CLICK HERE to sign up for “Live Broadcast of Services”.

オンラインでご参拝したい方はここにクリックして、”Live Broadcast of Services”に登録してください。

Sangha Speaker Hailey La Monte (July 21)

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This Sunday our service will be led by our Sangha members featuring a Dharma Talk by Young Buddhist International Student Exchange participant Hailey La Monte.

Schedule
(Shoshinge chanting will resume on August 4)

9:00 a.m. Mindfulness Meditation

9:30 a.m. Dharma Service with talk by Hailey La Monte

10:30 a.m. Dharma Discussion

To join us for this online Dharma Service, CLICK HERE to sign up for “Live Broadcast of Services”.

Sangha Speaker Juliet Bost Yokoe (July 14)

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This Sunday our service will be led by our Sangha members featuring a Dharma Talk by San Mateo Buddhist Temple Minister’s Assistant Juliet Bost Yokoe.

Schedule
(Shoshinge chanting will resume on August 4)

9:30 a.m. Dharma Service with talk by Juliet Bost Yokoe

10:30 a.m. Dharma Discussion

To join us for this online Dharma Service, CLICK HERE to sign up for “Live Broadcast of Services”.

Dharma School Awards Ceremony (June 9)

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As we come to the end of our Dharma School Year, Rev. Adams will share a Dharma Talk inspired by Rennyo Shonin’s Letter on Construction at Yoshizaki, which encourages us to carefully consider the purpose of our lives and reminds us what the truly important matters in life are:

” . . . it is not central to seek fame or profit, but the realization of Bodhi (awakening) in the afterlife is essential.“

From The Letters of Rennyo Shonin (Gobunsho) Fascicle 1, Letter 8

Schedule
8:30 a.m. Shoshinge Sofu Chanting
9:00 a.m. Sangha Social Hour
9:30 a.m. Dharma Service
10:30 a.m. Dharma Discussion (Dharma Room)

To join us for this online Dharma Service, CLICK HERE to sign up for “Live Broadcast of Services”.

Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival)

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March 3, 2024

We welcome you to join us in person at the San Mateo Buddhist Temple on Sunday, March 3 for a celebration of the traditional Japanese holiday of Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival). Rev. Adams will share a Dharma talk on the meaning of the Doll Festival from a Buddhist perspective.

Schedule

8:30 a.m. Shoshinge Sofu Chanting

9:00 a.m. Taiso Morning Exercise with Juliet and Grace Bost

9:30 a.m. Dharma Service

10:30 a.m.

⚫︎ Hondo: Shotsuki Hoyo Monthly Memorial Service

⚫︎ Classrooms: Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) Dharma School School Activity 子供のアクティビティ

⚫︎ Dharma Room: Dharma Discussion

11:30 a.m. Hinamatsuri Program (Music and Dance)

To join us for online Dharma Services, CLICK HERE to sign up for “Live Broadcast of Services”.

Day of Remembrance: Michiko’s Story & Panel Discussions

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Sunday, February 18 at 9:30 a.m.

We warmly welcome you to join us in-person at the San Mateo Buddhist Temple on Sunday, February 18 at 9:30 a.m. for a special documentary premiere highlighting San Mateo Buddhist Temple member Michiko Mukai’s childhood experience of the incarceration camps during WWII.  Following the film, we will have a series of panel discussion with temple members reflecting on their families’ experiences of the incarceration camps.

Schedule
8:30 a.m. Shoshinge Sofu Chanting (click here for chanting text)
9:00 a.m. Mindfulness Meditation
9:30 a.m. Dharma Service and viewing of “Michiko’s Childhood Story in Internment Camps and Beyond”
(End of Zoom Livestream)

In order to encourage free and open sharing, the Q&A panels will be in-person only:        
Panel: Michiko Mukai, Kevin Mukai, Wesley Mukai, and Katie Mukai
Panel: Steve Okamoto, Ritsuko Furuya, and Mike Yoshimoto

(In person attendees are encouraged to join us for an luncheon in the Social Hall following the program.

To join us for the hybrid service via Zoom, CLICK HERE to sign up for “Live Broadcast of Services”.

Sangha Speaker Juliet Bost Yokoe (January 28)

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This Sunday our service will be led by our Sangha members featuring a Dharma Talk by San Mateo Buddhist Temple Minister’s Assistant Juliet Bost Yokoe.

Schedule
(Shoshinge chanting will resume on February 4)

9:30 a.m. Dharma Service with talk by Juliet Bost Yokoe

10:30 a.m. Dharma Discussion

To join us for this online Dharma Service, CLICK HERE to sign up for “Live Broadcast of Services”.