BCO Home Page Archive Files
10/18/2020 – Eshinni/Kakushinni/Lady Ohtani Memorial Service
More information on Eshinni/Kakushinni – Click Here
10/18/2020 – Sunday Dharma Family Service
BCO Life Enrichment Zoom Event – October 24th 2-4pm
Scholar Activism, Sustainability, and the Wisdom of the Daruma – Honoring Dr. Isao Fujimoto
Presented by Scott Tsuchitani
Register Click Here
An online Zoom Meeting Event – Advanced registration required.
This event is presented by the BCO Life Enrichment Program, a free event made possible by the Nakashima/Masuyama Life Enrichment Fund.
10/11/2020 – Keirokai Senior Appreciation Service
Note: Pre-Recorded Version
10/9/2020 – Busshin November 2020
November 2020 Online PDF Version
The BCO Busshin newsletter will be emailed to members and published online during the Covid-19 shutdown. A printed copy will be mailed to members who do not have an email address. Please contact the Church Office if you desire a printed copy.
10/9/2020 – Jr YBA Sees Candy Sale
- Orders due November 24, 2020
- Pickup @ BCO on December 12 & 13 – 10am to 12 noon
For questions or more information email: JrYBA@BuddhistChurchOfOakland.org
10/6/2020 – BCA Connect Newsletter – October 2o2o
BCA Connect Newsletter
Newsletter from the Buddhist Churches of America
10/4/2020 Sunday Family Dharma Service
Dharma Talk
Please Click on the Osaisen Button to Make a Donation
10/4/2020 October Shotsuki Memorial Service
Please Click on the Shotsuki Button to Make a Donation
BCO Life Enrichment Zoom Event – October 24th 2-4pm
Scholar Activism, Sustainability, and the Wisdom of the Daruma
Honoring Dr. Isao Fujimoto
Presented by Scott Tsuchitani
More Information
An online Zoom Meeting Event – Advanced registration required.
This event is presented by the BCO Life Enrichment Program, a free event made possible by the Nakashima/Masuyama Life Enrichment Fund.
9-27-2020 – LIVE Sunday Dharma Service (Recording on You Tube)
This is the first live BCO Dharma Service. Please join Rev. Bridge and the Sangha.
UPDATE: A recording of this Broadcast is posted to YouTube. Next Live Service will be on October 11th – Keirokai Service.
9-20-2020 – Fall Ohigan Dharma Service
Fall Ohigan Donations
9/13/2020 Sunday Family Dharma Service
Full Service
Dharma Talk
Please Click on the Osaisen Button to Make a Donation
9/13/2020 September Shotsuki Memorial Service
Please Click on the Shotsuki Button to Make a Donation
9/10/2020 Busshin October 2020
October 2020 Online PDF Version
The BCO Busshin newsletter will be emailed to members and published online during the Covid-19 shutdown. A printed copy will be mailed to members who do not have an email address. Please contact the Church Office if you desire a printed copy.
BCO Life Enrichment Event – Saturday September 19th – 4pm to 6pm pst
Connections Between Traditional Okinawan Music & Buddhism
With Live Sanshin Performance
Presented by Dr. Wesley Ueunten – a Live Zoom Online Video Presentation
This is a Free Online Event presented by the BCO Life Enrichment Program. MORE INFO PDF Flyer
8/30/2020 – Sunday Dharma Message – Buddhist Values Part 5 – The Middle Way
2020 BCO Golf Fun Day Outing
Monday September 28, 2020
Berkeley Country Club
Click Here for Event Information and to Register
8/23/2020 – Sunday Dharma Message
Hello everyone,
This is Rev. Harry. Hoping that the smoke isn’t affecting you too much, and very concerned for those who have been directly affected by the fires.
Between the heat wave & the smoke (and several BCA meetings!) I did not record a Dharma Message this week.
At age 88, Shinran Shonin, the founder of our school of Buddhism, wrote in a letter:
“…The Tathagata taught the truth of life’s impermanence for us fully, so you must not be distressed by it.”
And yet, being faced with constant change and difficulty can be distressing.
If we were truly awakened then maybe nothing would bring us down, but as ordinary beings it is easy to get upset. With the Nembutsu, let’s find a middle way between these two extremes!
Although we have to be apart during this pandemic, we are still a Sangha. May the Teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha and the Wisdom and Compassion of Amida Buddha help us face these difficulties.
Gassho,
Rev. Harry Gyokyo Bridge
8/6/2020 – Sunday Dharma Service – Thoughts on Obon at the End of the Season
8/15/2020 – Gyokyo – Thoughts on Reworking a Classic Gatha
8/14/2020 – Covid-19 Testing @ Asian Heath Services
FlyerPlease contact AHS for an appointment to get tested. (510) 735-3222
8/13/2020 Busshin September 2020
September 2020 Online PDF Version
The BCO Busshin newsletter will be emailed to members and published online during the Covid-19 shutdown. A printed copy will be mailed to members who do not have an email address. Please contact the Church Office if you desire a printed copy.
8/12/2020 – BCA Connect Newsletter – August 2020
BCA Connect is the newsletter from the Buddhist Churches of America.
8/9/2020 – August Shotsuki Memorial Service
Full Shotsuki Service
Shotsuki Donation Button
8/9/2020 – Sunday Dharma Message
Dharma Service
Donation Button
Saturday August 8th @ 6pm – BCO Virtual Obon Program
On Saturday August 8th @ 6pm join us for the the presentation of BCO Virtual Obon Program.
Curry Rice Drive-Thru Pickup – Saturday Aug 8th 2020
- Pickup time is 12noon to 2pm. Please do not arrive early.
- Please “Drive” in at the 9th Street Gate (Kitchen Side).
- Please follow the signs and line up in the driveway.
- Please do not park. Please stay with your car.
- If you have not paid yet, please have your “check” ready. Make checks out to “Buddhist Church of Oakland”
- No extra Curry/Food will be available for sale on Saturday. We are Sold Out. Pickup for Pre-Orders Only.
- The Church Office has already contacted the very few members needed to help prepare, package and distribute orders. Other members (that are not on the helpers list) are asked not to enter Church/Kitchen for this activity.
- If you have any question concerning your order, please call the Church Office by Friday 9pm. Please leave a message.
For the Safety of All, the Church/Kitchen/Office/Hall/Chapel will be closed to all visitors, and non-helping members.
Pickup Map
Thank You for Your Support
8/2/2020 – Obon and Hatsubon Dharma Services
Obon Full Service
Obon Dharma Talk
Obon Service Donation
Hatsubon Service
What is Hatsubon?
Hatsubon Service Donation
8/2/2020 – Obon Obon It’s Festival Day – 8-String Bass Version by Rev. Bridge
7/27/2020 – BCO Obon Fundraiser – Curry Rice
Click Here: To Pre-Order Curry Rice. Pickup at Church on Saturday August 8th.
www.BuddhistChurchofOakland.org/Curry
7/26/2020 – Sunday Dharma Service
Buddhist Values Part 4 – “The Nembutsu Alone is True & Real”
Dharma Talk
Osaisen Sunday Service Donations
7/19/2020 – Sunday Dharma Service
Buddhist Values Part 3 – “Non Judgment”
Dharma Talk
Osaisen Sunday Service Donations
7/15/2020 Busshin August 2020
August 2020 Online PDF Version
The BCO Busshin newsletter will be emailed to members and published online during the Covid-19 shutdown. A printed copy will be mailed to members who do not have an email address. Please contact the Church Office if you desire a printed copy.
7/12/2020 – July Shotsuki Memorial Service and Adult Dharma Service
Adult Dharma Talk
h7/10/2020 – CBE Seminar – Saturday July 18, 2020 Who/What is Amida? – Rev. Kodo Umezu, BCA Bishop Emeritus
7/10/2020 – CBE Center for Buddhist Education Online Events
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July 18: CBE Seminar Online: Who/What is Amida? – Rev. Kodo Umezu, BCA Bishop Emeritus (Eng/Jpns
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July 25: CBE Seminar Online: Traditions and Innovations in American Obon Dance – Dr. Wynn Kiyama (Portland Taiko)
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August 1: Looking to the Future of American Buddhism – Dr. Scott Mitchell (IBS)
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August 8: Looking to the Future of American Buddhism – Dr. Funie Hsu ( SJSU)
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August 22: Higashi Honganji and Nishi Hongwanji: History and Thought – Rev. Ken Yamada (Shinshu Center of America)
7/6/2020 – Update News from BCO
Update about Covid-19 shut down
7/5/2020 – Sunday Dharma Talk – Interdependence Day !!!
6/29/2020 – August Online Seminars @ Center for Buddhist Education (CBE)
Look to the Future of American Buddhism. Saturday August 1st, 2020 and Saturday August 8th, 2020
6/29/2020 – BCA Minister’s Association Statement in Support of Black Lives Matter and in Opposition to Racism
6/29/2020 – Berkeley Buddhist Temples Virtual Obon Event – July 11, 2020
6/28/2020 – Sunday Dharma Service – Buddhist Values Part 2
Dharma Talk
CLICK HERE: Link to Buddhist Values Part 1
6/24/2020 – Special Covid-19 Donations Request
Please consider making a “special” donation to the Buddhist Church of Oakland. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, BCO has been forced to cancel three major fundraising events for 2020 (Bazaar, Obon, and the BCO Golf Tournament) along with all onsite functions and Services. Your financial support is needed.
Click on the Orange Button to make a donation
Please stay safe and thank you for your Dana.
6/21/2020 – Sunday Father’s Day Dharma Service
Father’s Day Dharma Talk
Osaisen Donations
General Donation to BCO
6/14/2020 – Sunday Adult Dharma Service
Adult Dharma Talk
6/10/2020 – Busshin July 2020
July 2020 Online PDF Version
The BCO Busshin newsletter will be emailed to members and published online during the Covid-19 shutdown. A printed copy will be mailed to members who do not have an email address. Please contact the Church Office if you desire a printed copy.
6/8/2020 – CBE Online Seminars
BCA Center for Buddhist Education is presenting two (2) online seminars on Saturday June 17th and 27th. Seminars are Free, registration is required. FLYER
6/8/2020 – Happy Hour! – Dharma Discussion Thursday June 11 @ 7pm
Join the Berkeley Buddhist Temple Happy Hour! dharma discussion. Thursday June 11, 7pm. Registration required.
6/7/2020 – Sunday Dharma Family Graduation Service
Full Service
Family Dharma Talk
Osaisen Donations
General Donation to BCO
6/7/2020 – June Shotsuki Memorial Service and Adult Dharma Service
Shotsuki Memorial Donations.
Link: Explanation of Buddhist Memorial Services
5/31/2020 – Sunday Dharma Family Service
Family Dharma Talk
Adult Dharma Talk
5/22/2020 – Memorial Day Cemetery Service
Due to the pandemic and Shelter in Place order, we will not be conducting the Cemetery Services over the Memorial Day Weekend this year.
Please use “Donate to BCO” button for other Donations
5/18/2020 – NOTICE: 2020 CEMETERY VISITS CANCELLED
5/17/2020 – Sunday Dharma Service – Gotan / Fujimatsuri
Family Dharma Service
Family Dharma Talk
Adult Dharma Talk
BCA Shin Buddhist Service Book
The Tacoma Buddhist Temple made a PDF of the BCA Shin Buddhist Service Book (or “Large Purple Book” as we call it) and BCA shared it. Just in case you need it, this link should work:
5/13/2020 – Busshin June 2020
June 2020 Online PDF Version
The BCO Busshin newsletter will be emailed to members and published online during the Covid-19 shutdown. A printed copy will be mailed to members who do not have an email address. Please contact the Church Office if you desire a printed copy.
5/13/2020 – East Bay Food Bank Support
Click Here for Flyer
Join the Buddhist Church of Oakland and help support the Alameda County Community Food Bank. Every $1 you donate helps provide $7 worth of food. Please go to http://VFD-ACCFB.ORG , Select our group (Buddhist Ch Oakland), and then “Shop”.
Thank you for your Dana
5/10/2020 – Sunday Dharma Family Service – Mother’s Day
Juseige PDF
Please use “Donate to BCO” button for other Donations
Dharma Message
5/9/2020 – Bishop’s Messages
BCA YouTube Video Site
5/3/2020 – Sunday Dharma Family Service
Full Service
Gassho to Amida PDF
Dharma Message
5/3/2020 – May Shotsuki Service
Please use “Donate to BCO” button for other Donations
5/3/2020 – “Causes & Conditions & Connections”
Blog Post: “Causes & Conditions & Connections by Rev. Harry Gyokyo Bridge
5/1/2020 – Register for Online Seminars from CBE
5/1/2020 – View Dharma Services from Other Temples
Watch local services or explore the dharma being shared at temples and churches throughout the United States. LINK
By visiting a temple’s live-stream video page at the scheduled time, you are able to join service, chant and sing along, and listen to dharma messages from your home. Check temple websites to confirm weekly live stream schedules, as services may not be streamed every Sunday…
4/26/2020 – Sunday Dharma Family Service – Earth Day
Dharma Message
4/25/2020 – “Itadakimasu”
Blog Post: “Itadakimasu” by Rev. Harry Gyokyo Bridge
4/19/2020 – Sunday Dharma Family Service
4/15/2020 – Busshin May 2020
May 2020 Online PDF Version
4/13/2020 – Message About COVID-19 from the New Bishop, BCA
Message from Rev. Marvin Harada, Bishop Buddhist Church of America
4/12/2020 – April Shotsuki Memorial Service
4/12/2020 – Pets Memorial Service
4/8/2020 – In Lumbini’s Garden
4/5/2020 – Sunday Hanamatsuri Service
4/4/2020 -Message from the Dharma School
https://activitiesforkids.com/
https://iheartcraftythings.
Take care and stay safe!
4/4/2020 – BCO Accepting Online Donations
BCO now can accept online donation through PayPal payment services. You can give using your credit card, debit card or through your personal PayPal account. You can make an “one time” or an “automatic” recurring donation. Please give it a try. If you have any questions or issues, please let us know.
3/29/2020 – Sunday Dharma Family Service
3/29/2020 – Large Purple Book
The Tacoma Buddhist Temple made a PDF of the BCA Shin Buddhist Service Book (or “Large Purple Book” as we call it) and BCA shared it. Just in case you need it, this link should work:
BCA Shin Buddhist Service Book
3/23/2020 – Amida Buddha Welcomes All Refugees
Article from Buddhadharma, Winter 2019
3/23/2020 – Video ‘Finding Faith: Better Together’: Bay Area Interfaith Community Worship
ABC7News interview featuring Rev. Kobata – Buddhist Church San Francisco.
(note: Rev. Kobata’s interview starts at 38:30 in video)
3/23/2020 – Message from Bishop Umezu
3/22/2020 – Spring Ohigan Service
3/19/2020 – Equinox Check-In Message
3/18/2020 – List of Activities for Kids from Dharma School
25 Activities for Little Ones Stuck Indoors
3/17/2020 – Notice to Stay Home – from Six Bay Area Counties
03/15/2020 – Dharma Message
03/15/2020 – Sunday Dharma Message
03/13/2020 – Dharma Message
03/13/2020 – Service Cancellation Video
03/13/2020 – Letter from BCO
Dear BCO Members and Friends,
As a result of the COVID-19 concerns, we have decided to cancel Sunday Services through the end of March (March 15, 22 & 29) in response to the advisories by the Alameda County Public Health Department and other local health departments. The Church Office will also be closed for non-essential business – please call or email if you need assistance: 510-832-5988 or officebco@gmail.com
Rev. Bridge is working on some Dharma Talk videos, we will inform you when those become available on our new YouTube channel.
In the meantime, we ask everyone to please be mindful of the following:
- Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Stay home from work, school and errands if you are sick
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces*
We will continue to keep you updated regarding service schedules, changes and/or cancellation of as decisions are made.
You can also visit our website at: buddhistchurchofoakland.org
*For more detailed information, please go to the website of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention: CDC WEBSITE
BCO YouTube Site – videos YOUTUBE