We are a temple of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist School, which emphasizes mindfulness of the Buddha’s wisdom and compassion in our daily lives and the recitation of the Name of Amida Buddha (Namo Amida Butsu) with a heart of gratitude.
- Acorn Soup (June 4, 2023)
This bilingual (English & Japanese) Dharma Talk by Rev. Henry Adams was shared at the June 4, 2023 Shotsuki Hoyo Monthly Memorial Service. - February 26 BCA Eitaikyo Service “Nembutsu – Appreciating Every Encounter”On Sunday, February 26, at 10:00 a.m. the San Mateo Buddhist Temple Sangha will be joining the Buddhist Churches of America Eitaikyo Service, which will be live streamed on YouTube. San Jose Betsuin Rinban Rev. Gerald Sakamoto will honor us with a Dharma Talk during the service. The live stream will be shown in the SMBT Hondo and we warmly welcome … Read more
- Shōshinge: Hymn of True Shinjin and the Nembutsu (Session 19)Wednesday, April 13, 2022 This month’s session will continue to explore the teachings of the Pure Land Master Vasubandhu, whose treatise on the Sutra of the Buddha of Immeasurable guides us to embrace the at times difficult work of helping others while keeping a playful heart. And when he reaches that lotus-held world,He immediately realizes … Read more
- Shōshinge: Hymn of True Shinjin and the Nembutsu (Session 18)Wednesday, March 9, 2022 This month’s session will continue to explore the teachings of the Pure Land Master Vasubandhu, whose treatise on the Sutra of the Buddha of Immeasurable has guided many through the generations to take refuge in the Amida Buddha’s compassionate vow. He discloses the mind that is single so that all beings … Read more
- Shōshinge: Hymn of True Shinjin and the Nembutsu (Session 17)Wednesday, February 9, 2022 This month’s session will explore the teachings of the Pure Land Master Vasubandhu, whose treatise on the Sutra of the Buddha of Immeasurable has guided many through the generations to take refuge in the Amida Buddha’s compassionate vow. Bodhisattva Vasubandhu, composing a treatise, declaresThat he takes refuge in the Tathagata of … Read more
