110 Years of the Buddhist Temple of Alameda
“Looking upon the 110th Anniversary of the Buddhist Temple of Alameda, we come to another significant milestone of celebration! We continue with the theme of “110 Years of Gratitude”.
How appropriate this is as we look back upon all the lives of members, families, and friends who have contributed in so many ways to maintain our temple as a beacon of Wisdom and Compasssion for the greater community. We provide support and stability when needed most. We can be very happy with such a legacy.” – BTOA Reverend Dennis Fujimoto
September 12
Corica Park Golf Course
1 Clubhouse Memorial Road
Alameda, CA
Time: 10am
BTOA GOLF TOURNAMENT
Join us for the 110th Anniversary Golf Tournament Fundraiser celebrating Community, Compassion, and Tradition. All proceeds benefit the Buddhist Temple of Alameda
The format for the tournament is a 4-person scramble.
Happy hour and dinner to follow at the temple.
Cost: $180 per player
Sign up by emailing Tom Hashimoto at
t.hashimoto@btoa.org
JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30
AT THE NATIONAL JAPANESE AMERICAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM
1684 POST STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
CHRIS SHINYA TOMINE ART EXHIBIT
Visit the National Japanese American Historical Society to see this exhibit and other programming.
Find more information HERE
September 13
Alameda Buddhist Temple
2325 Pacific Avenue
Alameda, CA
Following Service
Kieshiki – SARANA AFFIRMATION CEREMONY at BTOA
Buddhist Naming Ceremony
Reverend Harada will affirm on one’s reverence for the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, and one’s determination to tread the path to Buddhahood, during this Shin Buddhist ceremony. During the affirmation the participant will receive their Buddhist name or homyo, which can be self selected. This ceremony will follow the day’s service.
September 13
Alameda Buddhist Temple
2325 Pacific Avenue
Alameda, CA
10:00 am
ANNIVERSARY AND FALL OHIGAN SERVICE WITH SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER BISHOP MARVIN HARADA, BCA.
More information to come. Please check back closer to the date for details.
Lunch to follow service
Lunch is complimentary to BTOA members
Nominal fee for non-members
DATE TBD
AT THE TEMPLE
YOGA WORKSHOP WITH BOB MATSUEDA – MINDFUL MOVEMENT & DHARMA IN PRACTICE
Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstance we need to postpone this event. The event will be rescheduled – date TBD.
Registration is required.
Free for BTOA Members
$10 for all others
MAY 17
FOLLOWING SERVICE
BUDDHIST TEMPLE OF ALAMEDA
TALK BY DENNIS EVANOSKY
Dennis Evanosky serves as the historian for the nonprofit newspaper The Alameda Post. A freelance writer, he has authored 13 published books and is currently at work on his fourteenth.
In his presentation, Dennis will share stories about the Japanese presence in Alameda, as well as the history of our temple—both before we owned the building and during our incarceration in World War II.
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THURSDAY EVENINGS
VIA ZOOM – 6:30 PM TO 8:00 PM PST
BUDDHISM CLASSES
A SPIRITUAL PATH FOR TODAY
THE LIFE OF SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA
The Buddhist Temple of Alameda will offer spring classes on Buddhism this April on . We will utilize the book, “The Teaching of Buddha” published by Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai to explore the life and teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha. We will also provide supplemental notes. The Buddha’s experience of awakening and enlightenment can assist us to cultivate our own foundation of stability and strength to face the demands of our difficult lives in the modern world today.