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San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin

Founded in 1902, San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin (SJBCB) is a Temple of the Jodo Shinshu Nishi Hongwanji tradition of Buddhism. Jodo Shinshu began over 800 years ago in Japan, and is still headquarted in Kyoto. The Nishi Hongwanji main Temple provides leadership worldwide for the tradition. SJBCB is a member of the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) and part of the Coast District. For more information, visit www.sjbetsuin.com.

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  San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin

  640 N. 5th Street
  San Jose, CA 95112

  Phone: 408- 293-9292

  Fax: 408-293-0433

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• Member Reviews

  • Event Name: 73rd Annual San Jose Obon Festival
    "great food,Taiko,people"
    Review posted by: Linda from Fremont, CA USA, Jul 09, 2008
    

    I've attended this event at least 2 times previously and it is always fun. (bring water,hat,etc.--it will be hot.)

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    I've attended this event at least 2 times previously and it is always fun. (bring water,hat,etc.--it will be hot.)

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  • Event Name: 73rd Annual San Jose Obon Festival
    "Biggest and Best"
    Review posted by: Charles from San Leandro, CA, Jul 06, 2007
    

    This is both the biggest and best of the Oban Festivals for the curious. There is a good ethnic and cultural mix so everyone can feel at home. Sit through one of the Buddhism 101 talks to get off your... Expand

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    This is both the biggest and best of the Oban Festivals for the curious. There is a good ethnic and cultural mix so everyone can feel at home. Sit through one of the Buddhism 101 talks to get off your feet for 1/2 hour! I try to go every year. Collapse

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• Past Events

  07/12/08- 07/13/08	74th Annual San Jose Obon Festival
  07/14/07- 07/15/07	73rd Annual San Jose Obon Festival Japantown - San Jose
  07/08/06- 07/09/06	72nd Annual San Jose Obon Festival Japantown - San Jose