After 4 years, this is my final message as Temple President. A lot has happened in this time here at the Temple, and for me personally. At Temple, we have endured a pandemic, celebrated our 115th anniversary, and now, we have had to say goodbye to Rev. Adams. In the same time, I have gotten married and started a family of my own.
I am grateful to have grown up at this Temple. And, I am glad to have helped this Sangha in all capacities. I may not be around in person as often with my newfound dad duties, but I am certainly not going anywhere. I will continue to be an active part of our Sangha community, helping the Temple as best I can.
With Yuko Suruki elected as the next President, I hope you will all give her the same great support I once received. I look forward to this coming chapter in our Sangha community’s story.
Namo Amida Butsu
David Chin
President
San Mateo Buddhist Temple
In receiving the President position in January 2026, I would like to thank David Chin for his dedication and hard work over the last four years.
During this time, we faced great challenges, one being the pandemic, but with David’s leadership and guidance, our Sangha became even stronger. This year, we celebrated our 115th Anniversary! In the Hondo, our many voices became one as we chanted Juseige.
I hope our temple will continue to be a place where we can listen to the Dharma and share our lives; where happiness and compassion double in size, while sadness and hardships become half.
Let us continue to share the Nembutsu in 2026!
Namo Amida Butsu
Yuko Suruki
President Elect San Mateo Buddhist Temple