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
Saturday August 31st 2019 3-5pm - Alternative Facts Film
AF: The Lies of Excutive Order 9066 is an award-winning documentary film...
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
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
Meet Douncan Ryuken Williams, author of American Sutra, A Story of Faith and Freedom in the Second World War.
Rediscovering America's First Issei - Second Biennial Pilgramage
Saturday October 5th, 2019, Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Colony Tour Trip
BCO Youth Baskball. Open to All
Youth Club promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, and giving back to the community. Practice begins in August.
Our Monthly Newsletter
The Busshin Monthly Newsletter features news and articles about BCO.