We have a number of church groups to engage all ages including Dharma School (Pre K – grade 12) which meets after Dharma Family Service, Junior Young Buddhist Association (High School), Buddhist Women’s Association, Senior Group, Line Dancing, Karaoke, Flower Arrangement, Japanese Language School, Calligraphy, Youth Basketball League, and Koto class. Our groups provide opportunities for learning and social interaction as well as opportunities to reach out and support our greater community.
We welcome all to become a member of the Buddhist Church of Oakland (BCO) but membership not a requirement or pre-requisit to participate in BCO Church services, groups, events, programs, activities, and organizations.
BCO Member Service Teams (HOST)
BCO Groups & Organizations
- OBWA – Oakland Buddhist Women Association
- Dharma School – Sunday School
- Jr YBA – Young Buddhist Association
- Youth Club – Youth Basketball League
- Momijikai – Seniors Group
- Nippongo Gakuen – Japanese Language School
BCO Services, Programs, Events and Activities
- Weekly Church Services
- Events and Activities
- BCO Community Outreach Program
- BCO Benefit Golf Tournament – Fundraising Event
- TechnoBuddha Conference – Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Young Adult Conference
Related Community Groups
Current Community Event Listings: Seminars, Workshops, Meetings, Community Events, and Exhibitions
- Ohara School of Ikebana – Japanese Flower Arrangement School
- Oakland Fukuoka Sister City Association – Japan Student Exchange Program
- Concord Howakai – Japanese American Religious and Cultural Center
- Ashland Howakai – Eden Japanese Center -San Lorenzo CA
- Asian Health Services – Chinatown Oakland CA
- J-SEI – East Bay Senior Services
- Koto Music Classes
Japanese American History / Museums / Exhibits
- Japanese American National Museum – Los Angeles
- Japanese American Museum of San Jose
- Densho – Seattle
- Densho Encyclopedia – Online
- Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center – Portland
- Japanese American Historical Society of San Diego
- California Museum – Sacramento
- National Japanese American Historical Society – San Francisco
- The National World WarII Museum – New Orleans
- International Center of Photography – New York
- Japanese American Internment Museum – MeGehee Arkansas
- Vashon Heritage Museum – Washington
- Smithsonian – Washington DC
- Smithsonian Magazine – Online
- Manzanar National Historical Site – California
- Japanese American Citizen League JACL
- Los Angeles Conservacy – Los Angeles
- Facing History and Ourselves – Online
Highlights
Annual BCO Benefit Golf Tournament
