Interfaith

Hiroshima and Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Memorial: Knowing Suffering and Awakening Compassion (August 3)

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As we mark the 80th Anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Rev. Henry will reflect upon a conversation he had with one of his mentoring ministers in Japan, whose childhood experience of the blast in Hiroshima and its aftermath inspired him to share the Nembutsu teaching with aspiring Buddhist ministers and Christian theologians from the United States.

Schedule
8:30 a.m. Shoshinge Sofu Chanting (click here for chanting text)
9:00 a.m. Sangha Social Hour
9:30 a.m. Dharma Service
10:30 a.m. Shotsuki Hoyo Monthly Memorial Service
10:30 a.m. Dharma Discussion (Dharma Room)

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

Interfaith Service at the Tanforan Memorial (April 27)

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KINDLY NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO SAN MATEO BUDDHIST TEMPLE HYBRID ZOOM SERVICE ON SUNDAY, APRIL 27.

On Sunday, April 27 at 10:00 a.m. Sturge Presbyterian Church, Konko Church of San Francisco, and the San Mateo Buddhist Temple welcome you to join us for an outdoor Interfaith Service of Remembrance at the Tanforan Memorial in San Bruno. (MAP)

The Tanforan Assembly Center opened 83 years ago on April 28th, 1942. We encourage community members of all faith traditions to join us for this meaningful service of remembrance and reflection.

There will also be an opportunity to visit the historical photo and information exhibit inside the San Bruno BART station free of charge. The memorial, where we will have service, is directly in front of the BART station.

Free parking on Sunday the at San Bruno BART station.

Buddhist-Christian Interfaith Conversation

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April 9, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Pastor Drew Yamamoto

Sturge Presbyterian Church

Sturge Presbyterian Church and the San Mateo Buddhist Temple have a long and rich history as interfaith friends and neighbors in the San Mateo Japanese-American community.  Join Pastor Drew from Sturge and Rev. Henry from SMBT for an interfaith conversation about the commonalities and uniqueness of our respective communities and the importance of cherishing friendships across faith traditions in our world today.

We warmly welcome you to join us in person at the San Mateo Buddhist Temple for this interfaith conversation with Pastor Yamamoto.

To join us via Zoom, CLICK HERE and sign up for “Study Classes and Seminars”. To protect the privacy of online participants and encourage free and open discussion, this session will not be recorded.

Multi-faith Holiday Celebrations

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

7:00 p.m.

Rev. David Fujimoto

Resident Minister

Mililani Hongwanji

Overseeing Minister

‘Ewa Hongwanji

As we enjoy this festive season, can we join our non-Buddhist family and friends in celebration of holidays like Hanukkah, Pancha Ganapati, and Christmas while remaining true to our Buddhist identity? Rev. Fujimoto will join us for a Dharma conversation informed by his own holiday experiences living in a multi-faith family.

Rev. Fujimoto will be joining us via Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, December 7 for this Dharma session. We warmly welcome you to come to the San Mateo Buddhist Temple to view and participate in this session with other Sangha members in the Hondo.

To join us via Zoom, CLICK HERE and sign up for “Study Classes and Seminars”. To protect the privacy of online participants and encourage free and open discussion, this session will not be recorded.