Buddhist Education Committee

The Buddhist Education Committee coordinates the religious activities of the Temple. Each member of the committee represents an important part of the Temple by scheduling, preparing, identifying volunteers and introducing new ideas and programs. Any interested member of the Temple may participate in the committee meetings.

You can learn more about the Buddhist Education Committee by contacting smbt@sanmateobuddhisttemple.org

BEC Activities

  • Shōshinge: Hymn of True Shinjin and the Nembutsu (Session 28)
    Wednesday, September 13, 2023 We welcome you to join us via Zoom Meeting from the comfort and safety of your own home on Wednesday, September 13 for this free Dharma Study Class. 6:00 p.m. Shōshinge Sōfu Chanting Chanting Shōshinge embodies the heart of daily Nembutsu practice in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.  Join us to experience the […]
  • one long listening: a memoir of grief, friendship, and spiritual care
    Wednesday, May 3, 2023 7:00 p.m. A conversation with Buddhist author Chenxing Han about her new book one long listening: a memoir of grief, friendship, and spiritual care. Photo by Lan Le Chenxing Han Institute of Buddhist Studies Alumnus and Buddhist Author Immigrant daughter, novice chaplain, bereaved friend: author Chenxing Han (Be the Refuge) takes […]
  • Shōshinge: Hymn of True Shinjin and the Nembutsu (Session 27)
    Wednesday, April 12, 2023 We welcome you to join us via Zoom Meeting from the comfort and safety of your own home on Wednesday, April 12 for this free Dharma Study Class. 6:00 p.m. Shōshinge Sōfu Chanting Chanting Shōshinge embodies the heart of daily Nembutsu practice in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.  Join us to experience the […]
  • Buddhism and Social Welfare
    Wednesday, April 5, 2023 7:00 p.m. Rev. Jundo Gregory Gibbs Resident Minister Pasadena Buddhist Temple Supervising Minister Buddhist Temple of San Diego Supervising Minister Arizona Buddhist Temple Rev. Gibbs will be joining us via Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, April 5 for this Dharma session. We warmly welcome you to come to the San Mateo Buddhist […]
  • Shōshinge: Hymn of True Shinjin and the Nembutsu (Session 26)
    Wednesday, March 8, 2023 We welcome you to join us via Zoom Meeting from the comfort and safety of your own home on Wednesday, March 8 for this free Dharma Study Class. 6:00 p.m. Shōshinge Sōfu Chanting Chanting Shōshinge embodies the heart of daily Nembutsu practice in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.  Join us to experience the […]