Our mission is to live a life of joy
in the Nembutsu & share the Dharma with others.
Our Temple was started in Berkeley one hundred years ago by Issei (first generation) pioneers from Japan. Though today we are still enjoying the ethnic traditions the founders brought with them, we are experiencing the exciting beginnings of broadening our base to include a multi-culturalism that can enhance and deepen our understanding of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.
Buddhists Living in Equality
and Non-Discrimination (BLEND)
by Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto
BLEND is how we describe our acceptance and appreciation of our blended lives. It signifies that we can embrace the purity of those lives, and reflects the aspiration and commitment on the part of our temple and ourselves as Buddhists to understand and celebrate the richness, diversity and challenges of our blended lives.
May we all endeavor to think, speak and act in ways that will promote the inclusion of all people in our sangha and throughout our lives.
Announcements
Visit our Calendar page for more information on each event.
2025 BBT Satsuki Bazaar
Berkeley Buddhist Temple’s largest fundraising event of the year!
BBQ Steak Dinners
Delicious Choice Ribeye Steak dinner - pre-order closed. Walk-ups are accepted if steaks are available.
Make a Satsuki Bazaar Donation
Donations appreciated in lieu of raffle tickets!
https://sanghaevents.info/satsukifundraiser
Silent Auction is now open!
https://sanghaevents.info/silentauction
Meditation & discussion
May 21st, 2025, Wednesday, 7:00pm
Join us for an evening of online silent meditation led by our minister, Rev. Kuwahara. Everyone is welcome and no prior experience needed. We will have a short discussion after. All are welcome!
BBT Dharmanar
May 29th, 2025, Thursday, 6:30pm
Join us for BBT's monthly online study session. The May session's topic is "Shinran Shonin’s Life & Teaching - Part III". Rev. Kuwahara, Rev. CJ, and Rev. Tanis Moore will be presenting.
Obon Odori 2025
In Berkeley, the Berkeley Buddhist Temple and the Berkeley Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple alternate the Obon Odori. This year's Obon Odori in Berkeley will be held at the Berkeley Buddhist Temple at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, July 12, at 2121 Channing Way.
Obon Odori Practice:
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays - June 26, July 1, 3, 8, and 10.
Time: 7:30pm - 9pm (includes 15 min break)
Bon Odori is a style of dancing performed during Obon. With colorful lanterns lighting the area, we dance to traditional Japanese music to show appreciation for those who have passed before us.
Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you all there!
Our Calendar
Learn more about the upcoming events at our temple.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
BUDDHIST CHURCHES OF AMERICA Bookstore (BCA)
The BCA Bookstore serves the BCA churches/temples and fellowships throughout the nation, educational institutions (particularly the Institute of Buddhist Studies, or IBS), the Center for Buddhist Education, and those interested in Buddhism worldwide.