Dharma School

Having No Regrets & Dharma School Awards Ceremony (June 11)

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As we come to the end of our Dharma School Year, Rev. Adams will share a Dharma Talk about the Buddha’s path to living a life free from regrets, inspired by the following verse from the Sanbutsuge.

Even if I should be subjected to
All kinds of suffering and torment,
Continuing my practice undeterred,
I would endure it and never have any regrets.

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”.

Where is the Pure Land? (June 2)

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In these busy times when our attention is pulled in many directions at once, Rev. Adams will share a Dharma Talk about the peace of mind we receive from having a single clear direction for our lives, inspired by the following verse from the Sanbutsuge.

Those who come from the ten quarters
Shall rejoice with pure hearts;
Once they reach my land,
They shall dwell in peace and happiness.

Schedule
8:30 a.m. Shoshinge Sofu Chanting
9:00 a.m. Taiso Morning Exercise
9:30 a.m. Dharma Service
10:30 a.m. Shotsuki Hoyo Monthly Memorial 祥月法要 (Hondo)
10:30 a.m. Dharma Discussion (Dharma Room)

We welcome you to join us in person!

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

Gotan-e Shinran Shonin’s Birthday Service

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May 21, 2023

We warmly welcome you to join us in person at the San Mateo Buddhist Temple or via Zoom Meeting for our Gotan-e Shinran Shonin’s 850th Birthday Service on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

２０２３年５月２１日の９時３０分から宗祖降誕会ををお勤めします。

Schedule
8:30 a.m. Shoshinge Gyofu Chanting
9:00 a.m. Sangha Social Hour
9:30 a.m. Gotan-e Dharma Service with English Language Message by Rev. Henry Adams

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

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

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 David Chin (May 14)

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Our Parent’s Day Dharma Service will be led by our Sangha members.  San Mateo Buddhist Temple President David Chin will share a Dharma Talk.

Schedule
(Shoshinge chanting will resume on May 21)
9:30 a.m. Dharma Service with talk by David Chin
10:30 a.m. Dharma Discussion

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

Great Compassion and Small Compassion (April 30)

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Inspired by the following verse from the Sanbutsuge, Rev. Adams will share a Dharma Talk about how the great compassion of the Buddha transcends small compassion that is limited by self-interest.

My land shall be like nirvana,
Being supreme and unequaled.
Out of compassion and pity,
I will bring all to emancipation.

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)

We welcome you to join us in person!

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

The Importance of Good Companions (April 23)

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Rev. Adams will share a Dharma Talk reflecting on the importance of receiving the support and guidance of good companions on the path to awakening, inspired by the following verse from the Sanbutsuge:

When I become a Buddha,
My land shall be the most exquisite;
People there shall be unrivaled and excellent
And my seat of enlightenment shall be beyond compare.

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. 日本語法要 Japanese Language Service (本堂 Hondo Main Hall)
10:30 a.m. Dharma Discussion (Dharma Room)

We welcome you to join us in person!

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

Special Guest Dharma Speaker: Koichi Mizushima Sensei (April 16)

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On Sunday, April 16, we are honored to welcome Koichi Mizushima Sensei, Minister’s Assistant at the Buddhist Church of Sacramento and BCA Center for Buddhist Education Youth Program Coordinator, as our Special Guest Dharma Speaker via Zoom.

Click here to read more about Kochi Sensei

Schedule
(Shoshinge chanting will resume on April 23)
9:00 a.m. Mindfulness Meditation
9:30 a.m. Dharma Service with talk by Koichi Mizushima Sensei
10:30 a.m. Dharma Discussion with Koichi Mizushima Sensei

You may also join us via Zoom for this Dharma Service. To receive the link, CLICK HERE and sign up for “Live Broadcast of Services”.

Hanamatsuri Buddha’s Birthday Service

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April 9, 2023

We warmly welcome you to join us in person at the San Mateo Buddhist Temple or via Zoom Meeting for our Hanamatsuri Service on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. in celebration of Siddhartha Gautama’s Birthday.

２０２２年４月９日の９時３０分から灌仏会（花祭）をお勤めします。

オンラインや電話を通しての春季彼岸会参拝も可能です。

Schedule
8:30 a.m. Shoshinge Gyōfu Chanting
9:00 a.m. Sangha Social Hour
9:30 a.m. Hanamatsuri Service with Dharma talk by Rev. Henry Adams
10:30 a.m. Japanese Dharma Talk 日本語法話 アダムス・ヘンリー先生

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

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。

Wisteria Crest (April 2)

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As the blossoms of springtime arrive and we prepare to observe our Hanamatsuri (Flower Festival) commemorating Sakyamuni Buddha’s Birthday, Rev. Adams will share reflections on the meaning of the sagarifuji wisteria crest. The flowering wisteria represents our Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji School of Buddhism and celebrates the strength and beauty of a life of humility.

Schedule
8:30 a.m. Shoshinge Sofu Chanting
9:00 a.m. Taiso Morning Exercise
9:30 a.m. Dharma Service
10:30 a.m. Shotsuki Hoyo Monthly Memorial (Hondo Main Hall)
10:30 a.m. Dharma Discussion (Dharma Room)

We welcome you to join us in person!

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

Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival)

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March 5, 2022

We welcome you to join us in person at the San Mateo Buddhist Temple on Sunday, March 5 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

⚫︎ Social Hall: View the hinadan ひな壇 doll display (PHOTOS WELCOME!)

⚫︎ Dharma Room: Dharma Discussion

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