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A BUDDHIST COMMUNITY OF 
FRIENDS AND FAMILIES

Listening to the Dharma Together

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"If one walks looking far ahead and pays no attention to the ground beneath his feet, he will stumble.  If one gazes critically upon others and forgets to look into himself, he will bring tragedy upon himself. " 

Rennyo Shonin

AWAKEN TO YOUR TRUE SELF

"Buddha" literally means “awakened one.”

Over 2,500 years ago, the Buddha saw into the cause of human suffering and found a path to a happy and meaningful life. The path of Buddhism is the path to awakening or realization.  We awaken to our true self, which is one with all beings and all things.


Shin Buddhism is a non-monastic tradition founded by Shinran Shonin (1173-1263). Our main practice is listening to the teachings. It is a family-friendly path that all ages can participate in together. 


Anyone and anything can be a teacher to us, if we have the heart and mind to listen, to learn, and to receive.

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BISHOP'S MESSAGE

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BCA CONNECT
NEWS & VIEWS

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DHARMA SERVICES
& VIDEOS

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • 3 Bishops: What is the Future of Buddhism in the West?
    Apr 17, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Online Event
    Rev. Marvin Harada (Bishop, Buddhist churches of America) Rev, Eric Matsumoto (Bishop, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii) Rev. Tatsuya Aoki (Bishop, Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canda)
    Details
  • Seattle Betsuin Earth Day Music Service
    Apr 18, 10:00 AM PDT
    Online Event
    Music Service Sanbutsuge led by Rinban Katsuya Kusunoki of Seattle Betsuin & Rev. Tadao Koyama of Tacoma Buddhist Temple
    Details
  • BYR Middle School Youth Event
    Apr 24, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT
    Online Event
    Watch a speical interview with Carly Ang who played the character Fei Fei in the Netflix animated movie "Over the Moon"
    Details
  • 2021 BCA Youth Events
    Apr 24, 7:00 PM
    Webinar
    Details
  • Dharma Forward Panda Express Fundraiser
    May 22, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM PDT
    Fundraiser
    Help support the Dharma Forward campaign by picking up some Panda Express
    Details
  • The Betrayed
    May 22, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Online Event
    A two-act play by Hiroshi Kashiwagi followed by a virtual discussion with Dr. Satsuki Ina, Soji Kashiwagi and cast members Helen Ota and Michael Palma
    Details
Soup Kitchen
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CHANTING AND MUSIC

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BCA BOOKSTORE: CURRENTLY CLOSED

OUR TEMPLES

BCA is comprised of over 60 Shin Buddhist communities across the United States.


Most temple locations remain closed to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, but may offer livestream services, videos, Zoom discussions, and other activities online. Search for a Buddhist temple near you or browse any temple's digital offerings to learn more.

 CONTACT US

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1710 Octavia Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

(415) 776-5600

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