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“The Mission of the Buddhist Church of Oakland is to be an inclusive and welcoming community where the Buddhist teachings are shared and practiced”

BCO Events and Activities

Weekly Dharma Family Services – 10am Sundays (September to June) – In-person & On-line
Monthly Memorial Services: (Shotsuki)
Monthly BCO Newsletter: (Busshin)
BCO Office: OfficeBCO@gmail.com (510)-832-5988
Subscribe to our Email/Newletter List: (Friends of BCO)
BCO Membership: (Join BCO Membership)

Coming up…

Saturday, October 10th – 1pm – Study Class
Sunday, October 11th – 10am – Dharma School & Eshinni/Kakushinni Lady Ohtani & Adult Service
Thursday, October 15th – 10am – Momijikai Seniors Group
Saturday, October 17th – 10am – BCO 125th Anniversary Service (see link below)
Sunday, October 18th – 10am – Dharma Family Service
Sunday, October 18th – 10:45am – Dharma Chat
Sunday, October 25th – 10am – Dharma School Service & Halloween Party
Sunday, November 1st – 10am – Dharma Family and Shotsuki Memorial Service
Sunday, November 1st – 11:15am – OBWA Card Workshop (Contact office for info & sign-up)
Thursday, November 5th – 10am – Momijikai Seniors Group
Sunday, November 8th – 10am – Dharma Family Service
Saturday, November 14th – 1pm – Study Class
Sunday, November 15th – 10am – Eitaikyo & Dharma School Service + Otoki Lunch
Thursday, November 19th – 10am – Momijikai Seniors Group
Sunday, November 22nd – 10am – Dharma Family Service
Sunday, November 22nd – 10:45am – Dharma Chat
Thursday, November 26th-27th – Thanksgiving HOLIDAY – Office Closed
Sunday, November 29th – No BCO Services

2026 Special Services Schedule (Link)

Saturday, October 17th – 10am – BCO 125th Anniversary Service (see link below)
Sunday, November 15th – 10am – Eitaikyo Service
Sunday, December 6th – 10am – Bodhi Day Service
2026 Special Services Schedule (Link)

2027 Calendar Events

Saturday, June 19th – Bazaar & Food Festival
Saturday, July 31st – Obon Festival
Sunday, December 12th – Mochitsuki

Highlights

11/1/1026 OBWA Make & Take Workshop

PDF <LINK>

Oakland Buddhist Women’s Association
Make & Take Cardmaking Workshop*
Sunday, November 1, 11:30 am in the Social Hall (More Info)

10/2026 – 125th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday October 17, 2026
Special Service/Luncheon

On October 17, 2026, the Buddhist Church of Oakland celebrates its 125th anniversary. BCO will commemorate the anniversary with a series of events at church followed by a celebration luncheon at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Here’s the schedule of the day’s events:

10:00 – 11:00: Special service at BCO
11:30 – noon: Photo of Keirokai and Sangha in front of the church
12:45 Luncheon at the Oakland Asian Community Center (Pre-Ordered Ticket Required – Seating Limited)

<Link>

Notes:

Limited “Valet” Parking will be available at Church
Limited “Shuttle Bus” Service will be available from Church to/from Cultural Center.
Recommend Walking from Church to Venue. Venue is a short three (3) block walk from Church
Underground Parking is available at Oakland Asian Cultural Center (@ Pacific Renaissance Plaza). <LINK to Venue Information>

10/2026 – 125th Anniversary Merchandise – T-Shirts, Hats, Aprons, & Tote Bags