The Buddhist Church of Oakland is a member of the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA). The Buddhist Churches of America and affiliated churches, temples, and organizations offer a number of different programs and events each month. Please visit the BCA website for more information (BCA Website).

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8/28-30/2026 Member’s Red Carpet Weekend – Presented by BCA

We are excited to share that the Buddhist Churches of America’s Members Red Carpet Weekend is back by popular demand! This special event will take place August 28–30, 2026 at the Jodo Shinshu Center in Berkeley, CA, and promises to be a meaningful and engaging experience for our members.

We kindly ask for your support in helping to promote this event by sharing the attached flyer with your temple members, newsletters, and any other communication platforms you use. Your outreach plays a vital role in ensuring strong participation for this one of a kind event.

Event Highlights:

Members Red Carpet Weekend
Dates: August 28–30, 2026
Registration Opens: June 1, 2026
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/uposvicuss31yrys9

4/24/2026 – All Power To The Sangha

Taitetsu Unno Memorial Lecture: All Power to the Sangha

April 24 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

FREE

With generous support from the Unno family and in honor of Rev. Dr. Taitetsu Unno, the Institute of Buddhist Studies is pleased to announce the 2026 Taitetsu Unno Memorial lecture, by Dr. Jeff Wilson, on Friday, April 24th at 4pm.

All Power to the Sangha: Stories of Engaged Jodo Shinshu Buddhists in North America and Hawai’i

Lecture summary: From the founding of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship to the legalization of same-sex marriage, Jodo Shinshu Buddhists have a long and active history of social engagement in the United States and Canada. Much of that history, however, has gone undocumented, and the individual stories of Buddhists who struggled with forces inside and outside of their sanghas have much to teach us in this moment . Drawing on extensive oral history, archival examination, and participant-observation fieldwork, this talk recovers compelling moments from the history of engaged Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in North America and Hawaii… <More Information and Registration>

Wheel of Dharma – BCA News 2026

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BCA Connect Newsletter – 2026

Buddhist Churches of America Newsletter

Values and Significance of BCA

Dharma Forward 2026 – Thank You

4/26/2026 – Eden Township JACL April Bento Sale

More Information <PDF Flyer Link>

2/21/2026 – I Am An American – Salute to Service: The Nisei Soldier Tribute

Join the Center in honoring and saluting Nisei Soldiers who served in WWII,
at a one-night-only event at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.

Salute to Service: The Nisei Soldier Tribute
Saturday, February 21 – 7:00 p.m.
Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco
** Special Show ONLY Tickets $60 **

More Information <LINK>

Presented by The Center / JCCCNC – San Francisco

9/18/2025 posted – Living Gratitude – A Musical Journey – November 15, 2025

The BCSF, together with the BCA Dharma Forward Campaign, is excited to invite all Bay District temples to a special homecoming performance by the Grateful Crane Ensemble, on Saturday, November 15, 2025. “Living Gratitude: A Musical Journey — Celebrating 125 Years of BCA,” was written by longtime BCSF and Bay District member, Soji Kashiwagi. We will be gathering in our historic gym for a bento luncheon and performance. The bento luncheon (optional) will begin at 12:30 pm and the show will start at 2 pm. Please see ticket information on the flyer. <FLYER>

9/12/2025 posted – Essentials of Buddhism – Fall Seminar Series

9/13/2025 – Bambu Jams Performance

Bonbu JAMS is a showcase highlighting local Bay Area artists. At this event, performers will share their art inspired by Buddhist teachings and personal journeys. Our show’s theme is “Out of the Mud Grows the Lotus: Stories of Resilience.”

Through taiko drumming, original music, spoken word, and more, Bonbu JAMS offers a safe space for us to connect with our bonbu, or imperfect, ordinary selves. We invite people of all ages and backgrounds to join us for this special event.

Saturday September 13, 2025
Southern Alameda Buddhist Church
Union City CA

Tickets

Featured Performer…

9/12/2025 – BCArt – Virtual Art Exhibit

It’s not too late to submit your art for the 5th annual BCA Virtual Art Exhibit.
Please share your art with the BCA community. You can see the 2024 Virtual Art Exhibit here: 2024 ART EXHIBIT

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9/4/2025 – Busshin Newsletter – October 2025 Issue

Past issues of BCO Busshin (Link)

8/30/2025 – Wheel of Dharma – BCA News

8/25/2025 BCA Connect Newsletter – August 2025

Buddhist Churches of America Newsletter

Values and Significance of BCA

Version: 4/20/2025

4/15/2025 – BCA Connect Newsletter – April 2025

3/15/2025 – BCA Connect Newsletter – March 2025

2/15/2025 – BCA Connect Newsletter – February 2025

1/21/2025 – BCA Connect News.etter – January 2025

January 2025 Issue

1/2/2024 BCA 125th Anniversary Videos

The BCA Film and Video Committee is excited to share some new video content that we believe will deeply resonate with both our current members and those who are still discovering the rich history of the BCA. These videos offer an engaging look at the past, present, and future of the BCA, shedding light on the values that have shaped our community and the bright path ahead.
BCA – Buddhist Churches of America