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.
115th anniversary celebration
BBT is celebrating 115 years!
Several events are planned this fall to commemorate our amazing history.
Please visit the information page for the details. Hope you can join us in celebrating the Temple’s 115 years of history together!
Meditation & discussion
1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 7:00pm
* Meditation Session is on a summer break for the month of August.
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!
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BBT Dharmanar
July 30th, 2026, Thursday, 6:30pm
Join us for BBT's monthly online study session. The July session's topic Nembutsu. Rev. Kuwahara and Rev. CJ Dunford will be presenting.
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.