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
Pets Memorial Service - Sunday April 21, 2019 @ 10am
Our pets are very important members of our families. In remembrance of our beloved family pets, we witll have a Pets Memorial Service...
Gotan-e / Fujimatsuri - Sunday, May 19, 2019
A celebration of Shinran Shonin's birthday, the founder of our Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism.
2019 World Buddhist Women's Convention - San Francisco - August 30 - September 1, 2019
Special Conference Rate for OBWA members. Please send your registrations to Patti Hisaoka
Donate Your Gift Cards Now!
Help support BCO Bazaar and Food Festival with your donation of gift cards...
June 15 & 16 BCO Bazaar and Food Festival
All are welcome to this family oriented event. **** RAFFLE TICKETS are AVAILABLE for SALE **** WE NEED YOUR EXTRA GIFT CARDS ****
Join us on Sunday July 14th - A’s vs White Sox
We are planning BCO Family Day at the Park in July. We had a great turnout last year. Stay tune for more info...
Come Dance with Us !
Join us in August for the BCO Obon Festival. Your Participation and Donations are Welcome.
NEW BCO GOLF TOURNEY DATE!
Join us on Monday September 30, 2019 for the 32nd Annual BCO Benefit Golf Tournament
Our Monthly Newsletter
The Busshin Monthly Newsletter features news and articles about BCO.