Welcome!
Welcome to the website for the Buddhist Church of Oakland (BCO). Founded in 1901, BCO welcomes everyone to listen to and share in the teachings of the Jodo Shinshu (Shin Buddhist) tradition.
While continuing to honor the Japanese heritage of our founders, today, BCO is a multicultural and multigenerational community with services and educational programs in English for adults and children.
We invite you to browse our website to learn more about Shin Buddhism, BCO’s history, and the church’s various organizations, programs, and activities and we warmly welcome you to visit BCO.
More Information about BCO
Highlights
Monthly BCO Calendar
Current BCO Calendar. Please contact the BCO Office if you have any questions about scheduled events.
Pop-up Study Class - Saturday Oct 19th - 2-4pm
Reverend Bridge will be holding a Study Class. This class is open to all.
Special Keirokai Service on Sunday October 20, 2019
Come celebrate our BCO Senior members with service and luncheon!
October 25-26, 2019 @ JSC Berkeley
Workshop: How to Involve Adults in Your Temple Activities. Contact BCO Office for sponsorship discounts.
Dharma School Halloween Party & Haunted House
Sunday October 27, 2019 - Annual BCO Dharma School Halloween Party. Come in costume! Fun and treats for the whole family!
Sunday November 10th - Dharma School Field Trip
Join us and Sulfur Creek Nature Center for a Dharma School-Wide class lesson as we take a walk on the Wild Side/1
Send Your Holiday Greeting !
...the purpose of the holiday greetings is to assist you in extending you holiday wishes to your church family during the holiday season.
Bring Your New, Unwrapped Toys to Church
This is our season for giving thanks for all that we have and for all that others have done for us. Let us share...
Please come out and help for this event.... All are Welcome
Mochitsuki is a Church-wide event, where member and friends gather to make mochi. Note: Orders for Mochi are due on Friday Dec 6th
Come "Ring in" the New Year !!! All are welcome to participate.
The Year-End-Service provides us with an oppertunity to quietly comteplate on events of the past year.
Our Monthly Newsletter
The Busshin Monthly Newsletter features news and articles about BCO.