BCO Home Page Archive Files – Covid-19
6/28/2020 – Sunday Dharma Service – Buddhist Values Part 2
Full Service
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
Full Service
Father’s Day Dharma Talk
Osaisen Donations
General Donation to BCO
6/14/2020 – Sunday Adult Dharma Service
Full Adult 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
Full 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
Full Service
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