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11/1/1026 OBWA Make & Take Workshop

Oakland Buddhist Women’s Association
Make & Take Cardmaking Workshop*
Sunday, November 1, 11:30 am in the Social Hall (More Info)

10/2026 – 125th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday October 17, 2026
Special Service/Luncheon

On October 17, 2026, the Buddhist Church of Oakland celebrates its 125th anniversary. BCO will commemorate the anniversary with a series of events at church followed by a celebration luncheon at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Here’s the schedule of the day’s events:

10:00 – 11:00: Special service at BCO
11:30 – noon: Photo of Keirokai and Sangha in front of the church
12:45 Luncheon at the Oakland Asian Community Center (Pre-Ordered Ticket Required – Seating Limited)

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Notes:

Limited “Valet” Parking will be available at Church
Limited “Shuttle Bus” Service will be available from Church to/from Cultural Center.
Recommend Walking from Church to Venue. Venue is a short three (3) block walk from Church
Underground Parking is available at Oakland Asian Cultural Center (@ Pacific Renaissance Plaza). <LINK to Venue Information>

9/28/2026 – BCO Golf Fun Day

Event Sold Out 9/3/2026

10/2026 – 125th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday October 17, 2026
Special Service/Luncheon

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10/2026 – 125th Anniversary Merchandise – T-Shirts, Hats, Aprons, & Tote Bags

10/2026 – 125th Anniversary – Renovation and Beautification Projects Fundraiser

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9/16/2026 – Busshin Newsletter – October 2026 Issue

Past issues of BCO Busshin (Link )

8/9/2026 – Shotsuki Memorial Service – August 2026

8/2/2026 – Obon Service

8/2/2026 – Hatsubon Service

What is Hatsubon? <LINK>

7/12/2026 – Shotsuki Memorial Service – July 2026

6/14/2026 – Shotsuki Memorial Service – June 2026

5/17/2026 – Gotan-e/Fujimatsuri Service

2026 – Wheel of Dharma – BCA News Monthly

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2026 BCA Connect Newsletter – Monthly

Buddhist Churches of America Newsletter

Values and Significance of BCA

Dharma Forward 2026 – Thank You

6/12/2026 – Silent Auction Request

PDF <LINK>

6/20/2026 – BCO Bazaar and Food Festival

More Information: <LINK>

6/12/2026 – Busshin Newsletter – July 2026 Issue

Past issues of BCO Busshin (Link)

6/1/2026 – 125th Anniversary Luncheon Tickets / Celebration

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10/2026 – 125th Anniversary Merchandise – T-Shirts, Hats, Aprons, & Tote Bags

10/2026 – 125th Anniversary – Renovation and Beautification Projects Fundraiser

LINK

4/26/2026 – Pets Memorial Service

5/1/2026posted – Eden Bazaar Saturday June 6, 2026

4/19/2026 – Dhama Family Service

4/12/2026 – Hanamatsuri Service

4/5/2026 Dharma & Shotsuki Memorial Service – April 2026

3/28/2026 – Dharma Family Service – Does Technology Accord with Buddhist Values?

3/22/2026 – Dharma Family Service – Does AI Accord with Buddhist Values?

3/15/2026 – Spring Higan Service

10/2026 – 125th Anniversary Merchandise – T-Shirts, Hats, Aprons, & Tote Bags

10/2026 – 125th Anniversary – Renovation and Beautification Projects Fundraiser

LINK

3/13/2026posted – BCO Salmon Bento Fundraiser

Salmon Bento Fundraiser

Drive-Thru Pickup – Saturday April 18, 2026

3/13/2026 – Busshin Newsletter – April 2026 Issue

Past issues of BCO Busshin (Link)

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

More Information <PDF Flyer Link>

3/8/2026 – Transbay Minister Exchange Service

3/6/2026 – Summer BCA Youth Retreat

Hello everyone,

It’s that time of year again. BCA will be hosting the 9th annual Summer Youth Retreat Program at the Jodo Shinshu Center in Berkeley. This is a very special one week immersive program for high school age youth. They will learn about Buddhism, life skills, take field trips, and make life long friends. This has been one of the most enjoyable programs I have ever been a part of… <PDF LINK>

Promo Video

3/1/2026 – Shotsuki Memorial Service – March 2026

3/1/2026 – Dharma School Service

2/22/2026 – Lady Takeko Kujo & OBWA Members Memorial Service

2/22/2026 – Dharma School Service

2/8/2026 – Dharma School / Dharma Family Service

2/1/2022 – Shotsuki Memorial Service – February 2026

1/25/2026 – Dharma Family Service

1/18/2026 – Dharma School / Dharma Family Service

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

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

2/15/2026 – BCA National Council Eitaikyo Service

2/7/2026 – A National Council Public Workshops – Online

Join us for online, public workshops to kick off the 2026 BCA National Council Meeting! Workshops will take place online via Zoom. All are welcome to attend these free events.

Registration is not required – there is a Zoom link for each Track (1-4). Please select the Zoom link for the track you would like to attend during the 3 sessions.

2/5/2026 – Jr YBA Food Drive