Shin Buddhist Sangha Services

Bodhi Day Service

SACBC Bodhi Day Service on December 4, 2022. For the Dharma School, we look at how we can understand Thanksgiving from a Buddhist perspective. In the second portion, we w

Connected to Truth

Dharma Family Service on November 6, 2022. For the Dharma School message, we look at one way we can remember how we are connected to truth. For the adult message, we refl

SACBC Fall Equinox (Ohigan) service

This episode is an abbreviated version of the Fall Ohigan service on September 25, 2022. Here, I talk about participating in the memorial service commemorating the initia

Shine, Shine

Dharma Family Service for Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church on June 5, 2022. For the Dharma School, we examine how all beings are shining. For the adult message, we

Spiritual Mother, Amida

Dharma Family Service for May 8, 2022. Sutra Chanting is a portion of the 48 Vows. 

Why Jodo Shinshu Matters

Dharma Family Service for April 3, 2022. Together we chant Junirai composed by Nagarjuna. For the Dharma School message, we look at the recent Oscars incident from a Budd

Nurtured By Our Loved Ones

Dharma Family Service for February 13, 2022. For Dharma School we take a look at who does the caretaking when we have someone to look after. We will share a children's st

Truth Working on Us

Welcome to the service for the Southern Alameda County Buddhist Chuch on January 9, 2022. For Dharma School, we discuss what is Amida Buddha and what does Buddha provide

Stars of the Night

Thank you for joining us as we remember our late Buddhist Women's Association members. Today we look at the issue of how we are guided by our loved ones, particularly the

Bodhi Day Service

Bodhi Day service held on December 5, 2021. For Dharma school, we discuss the importance of recognizing that we are raised by things and students share some of the things

The Great Teacher Amida Buddha

Dharma Family Service for November 21, 2021. For Dharma School, we discuss the issue of how we are being raised not just by people, but rather, by the things that we use.

SACBC Perpetual Memorial Service

Dharma Family Service, Eitaikyo, or Perpetual Memorial Service was conducted on November 14, 2021. Special Guest Speaker Rev. Harry Bridge of the Oakland Buddhist Church

Through Amida Buddha, Ikiru

Dharma family service for November 7, 2021. In today's message, we discuss the movie "Ikiru" by Akira Kurosawa, and the issue of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism enabling us to live

Fragrance of Light

Dharma Family Service on October 31, 2021. Thank you to Cherryblossomz for the beautiful gatha offering. In today's service, we discuss the significance of the fragrance

I am the Traveler on the White Path

SACBC's Dharma Family Service for October 24, 2021. Here we will look at the Parable of the White Path. 

Being Nurtured to Hear Amida‘s Calling Voice

Dharma Family Service for October 17, 2021. In the message to Dharma School, we look at the phrase "ichigo iche," a famous Japanese term. In the adult message, we look at

Meaning of Eko

Dharma Family Service for October 10, 2021. Would you like to make a contribution? Dana Contributions can be made to: sacbc.or/donations  We thank you for your kind su

SACBC Fall Ohigan service

Dharma Family Service observing the Fall Ohigan (equinox) and passed BCA bishops as well as SACBC ministers. We are privileged and honored to have our guest speaker Rev.

Memorial Service for All Those Who Perished in War

Dharma Family Service observing the Chidori ga Fuchi Senbotsu Tsuito Hoyo, the Memorial Service for All Those Who Perished in War. This event takes place in Tokyo, Japan

Copy Compassion

Dharma Family Service for September 12, 2021, observing the September shotsuki hoyo. Japanese Message also provided. Gassho.