Your donation supports the services and programs at the Buddhist Church of Oakland (BCO). Thank You for your support.
For Online Donations, please follow these easy steps to help us track your donation.
1. SELECT A BUTTON: Choose the appropriate donation button. Choose the “Donate to BCO” button if you are unsure.
2. SELECT $ AMOUNT: Choose a preset donation amount or enter a personal donation $ amount.
3. DESIGNATE YOUR DONATION: Click on “(Optional) Use this donation for” (This option not available on all buttons)
4. SELECT PAYMENT OPTIONS: Donate with “PayPal” or “Debit/Credit Card”
5. *WRITE A NOTE /ADD A NOTE to tell us if your dedicating this donation to a family member or friend. BEFORE clicking the “DONATE NOW” button, use the “Write a note (Optional)/Add a note” field to enter the name of the person, family, or event you would like to honor. If you desire your donation to be kept “anonymous” and do not want recognition. please add “ANONYMOUS DONATION” to the Notes.
6. CLICK “DONATE NOW” to complete your transaction.
*(If you desire your donation to be kept “anonymous” and do not want recognition. please add “ANONYMOUS DONATION” to the Note Field.)
Online Donation Buttons
General Donations to BCO
Special Service Donations
Ho-onko Service
Ohigan (Spring / Fall) Service
Hanamatsuri Service
Obon Service
Eitaikyo Service
Gotan-E (Fujimatsuri) Service
New Year’s Service
(You have the option to designate your donation towards a selected Service in PayPal)
(Please “Note” the Person/Family Designation on Your Donation “In Memory of ZZZZZZZZ”)
Shotsuki Memorial Service Donations
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Monthly Memorial Service
For Past Members of BCO
(Please “Note” the Person/Family Designation on your Donation)
For Support of
Oakland Nippongo Gakuen
Japanese Language School
(Click Here to see enrollment information for the Gakuen Japanese School)
BCO Membership Options
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Become a Member of the BCO Community
Renew your Membership
Support BCO and It’s Activities
(Membership Information Link)
Sunday Dharma Service Donations
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Donations benefit
BCO Dharma School and/or
Designated Special Causes/Groups
BCO Life Enrichment Program Donations
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Donations will be used for the education and enrichment of the Buddha’s Dharma in everyday life.
May / Memorial Day Service
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(Please “Note” the Person/Family Designation on your Donation)
Hatsubon Service Donation
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This special family service is held for people who have passed away since the last Obon. Hatsubon service is held before the regular service on Sunday following Obon.
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(Please “Note” the Person/Family Designation on your Donation)
Obon Donation
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(Please “Note” the Person/Family Designation on your Donation)
FAQ – About Online Donations / PayPal Donations
- CLICK HERE: Information about making an online donation (pdf download).
Donations by Check:
Make checks payable to: “Buddhist Church of Oakland”
Buddhist Church of Oakland
825 Jackson St
Oakland CA 94607
Donation Designation: Please either note on the check or attach a note if you have a designation for your donation (Special Services, “In Memory of…”, etc). If you want your donation to be kept ANONYMOUS, please write ANONYMOUS DONATION on your check or or attached note.
Donations of Tangible Goods
BCO is looking for donations of gift cards, sell-able products, usable office supplies, kitchen supplies, food goods, or other items. Please contact the Church Office before mailing or dropping off any tangible goods you may have to donate. Contact Information
Special Donations
Please contact the Church Office if you are interest in creating Legacy Endowment, and/or making a Special Gift to BCO/BCA.
Donation Information and Questions:
The Buddhist Church of Oakland’s would like acknowledge your donation and notify our Sangha members of your generosity. If you would like to keep your contribution anonymous, please add a note with your donation saying this is an “ANONYMOUS DONATION”, “PLEASE NO RECOGNITION”.
If you need any additional information or have any questions about donations and gifts to BCO, please contact us: Contact Information Click Here