-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
Dharma School Starts in September !
Have FUN while learning about Buddhism..... Dharma School is open to students from Pre-School to High School.
NEW BCO GOLF TOURNEY DATE!
Join us on Monday September 30, 2019 for the 32nd Annual BCO Benefit Golf Tournament
Saturday October 5, 2019 - 2-4pm @ BCO
Meet Douncan Ryuken Williams, author of American Sutra, A Story of Faith and Freedom in the Second World War.
BCO Kids Club - Social Night for Kids @ BCO
Saturday Ortober 12 - 5-8pm - An evening of fun. Open to All
Special Keirokai Service on Sunday October 20, 2019
Come celebrate our BCO Senior members with service and luncheon!
Dharma School Halloween Party @ BCO
Sunday October 27, 2019 - Annual BCO Dharma School Halloween Party. Come in costume! Fun and treats for the whole family!
BCO Youth Baskball. Open to All
Youth Club promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, and giving back to the community. Practice begins in August.
Come "Ring in" the New Year !!!
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.