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
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 ****
BCO Day at the Park - Sunday July 14th - A’s vs White Sox
Please join us for this fun event. We have a limited number of tickets! Reserve your seat now...
Come Dance with Us !
Join us in August for the BCO Obon Festival. Your Participation and Donations are Welcome.
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
NEW BCO GOLF TOURNEY DATE!
Join us on Monday September 30, 2019 for the 32nd Annual BCO Benefit Golf Tournament
Saturday October 5, 2019 - 2-4
Meet Douncan Ryuken Williams, author of American Sutra, A Story of Faith and Freedom in the Second World War.
Our Monthly Newsletter
The Busshin Monthly Newsletter features news and articles about BCO.