Buddhist Churches of America

  • San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin

    July 27, 2023 by

    The San Jose Hongwanji Buddhist Church was established in 1902 to bring together the growing community of new Japanese immigrants to the San Jose area. Designed after the Nishi Honganji […] READ MORE

  • Buddhist Church of San Francisco

    July 24, 2023 by

    Founded in 1898, the Buddhist Church of San Francisco is the oldest Jodo Shinshu (Pure Land) Buddhist Church in America. In December 1913, they moved to their current location. The […] READ MORE

  • Sokoji Temple

    July 24, 2023 by

    Founded in 1934, Sokoji Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple. The temple reflects a Japanese architectural style, both in the interior and the exterior. The Zen temple was originally housed […] READ MORE