San Mateo Buddhist Temple

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San Mateo Buddhist Temple

The San Mateo Buddhist Temple has been serving the Buddhist community of San Mateo County since 1910.

We are an inclusive community that welcomes everyone to join us for services and activities!

05/09/2026

We warmly welcome you to join us tomorrow (Sunday) for our Gotan-e Shinran Shonin's Birthday Service and Relocation ceremony. Hope to see you there!

- 8:30 a.m. Shoshinge Gyōfu Chanting
- 9:30 a.m. Gotan-e Service with Family Dharma Message by Rev. Chiemi Onikura-Bly
- 10:30 a.m. Parents Day Brunch hosted by Jr. YBA
- 12:30 p.m. Relocation ceremony of Amida Buddha and altar for refurbishment

05/02/2026

We warmly welcome you this Sunday morning for an Earth Day Dharma Service. Please join us for a Dharma Message from Kasumi Ito and Hailey La Monte, chanting by Jen Holthaus, and a children's book reading by Marje Learned Matsuda.

Schedule
- 8:30 a.m. Shoshinge chanting
- 9:30 a.m. Earth Day Dharma Service
- 10:30 a.m. Mottainai Obon Dance (Dharma Room Patio)

04/25/2026

This Sunday (April 26) at 10:00 am, we welcome you to join us for an outdoor Interfaith Service of Remembrance at the Tanforan Memorial in San Bruno.

The Tanforan Assembly Center opened 84 years ago on April 27th, 1942. We encourage community members of all faith traditions to join us for this meaningful service of remembrance and reflection.

There will also be an opportunity to visit the historical photo and information exhibit inside the San Bruno BART station free of charge. The memorial, where we will hold the service, is directly in front of the BART station.

Free parking on Sunday at San Bruno BART station.

04/18/2026

Please join us for our Sunday 9:30am service tomorrow, featuring a Dharma Talk from SMBT Supervising Minister Rev. Dean Koyama.

Schedule
- 8:30 a.m. Shoshinge Sofu Chanting
- 9:00 a.m. Mindful Meditaion with David Crampton
- 9:30 a.m. Dharma Service with talk by Rev. Dean Koyama
- 10:30 a.m. Dharma Discussion with Rev. Dean Koyama & Social Hour (Dharma Room)

04/03/2026

We warmly welcome you to join us in person at Sunday's 9:30 a.m. for our Hanamatsuri Service in celebration of Siddhartha Gautama's Birthday. Please join us for this festive occasion!

- 8:30 a.m. Shoshinge Gyōfu Chanting
- 9:00 a.m. Sangha Social Hour
- 9:30 a.m. Hanamatsuri Service with Dharma talk by Rev. Chiemi Onikura-Bly
- 10:30 a.m. Dharma Discussion & Social Hour in the Dharma Room
- 10:30 a.m. Japanese-language Dharma Talk in Hondo

03/28/2026

Please join us tomorrow for the Spring Equinox Ohigan Service. Our guest speaker is Rev. Dr. Mutsumi Wondra, Resident Minister at the Orange County Buddhist Church and Adjunct Professor of the
Institute of Buddhist Studies. See you there!

Schedule
- 8:30 a.m. Shoshinge Gyōfu Chanting
- 9:30 a.m. Ohigan Service & English Language Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Mutsumi Wondra
- 10:30 a.m. 日本語法話　むつみワンドラ先生 Japanese Language Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Mutsumi Wondra in the Hondo

03/21/2026

Please join us on Sunday, March 22 at 9:30 a.m. for a Family Dharma Service and Dharma Reflection by our Sangha member.

Schedule for Sunday's programming:
- 8:30 am: Shoshinge Chanting
- 9:30 am: Family Dharma Service & Dharma Reflection
- 10:30 am: Social Hour / Dharma Discussion (in person only)

03/14/2026

This Sunday at 9:30 am, we welcome you to join us in-person for our Dharma Service. We will have a Dharma Talk from SMBT Supervising Minister Rev. Dean Koyama. We hope to see you!

Schedule
8:30 a.m. Shoshinge Sofu Chanting
9:00 a.m. Mindful Meditaion wiht David Crampton
9:30 a.m. Dharma Service with talk by Rev. Dean Koyama
10:30 a.m. Dharma Discussion & Social Hour (Dharma Room)

03/07/2026

Come join us for our Sunday Dharma Service at 9:30 am, featuring a Dharma Talk from SMBT Minister Rev. Chiemi Onikura-Bly. See our full schedule below!

- 8:30 a.m. Shoshinge Sofu Chanting
- 9:30 a.m. Dharma Service with talk by Rev. Chiemi Onikura-Bly
- 10:30 a.m. Shotsuki Hoyo Monthly Memorial with Rev. Chiemi Onikura-Bly
- 10:30 a.m. Dharma Discussion & Social Hour (Dharma Room)

02/28/2026

🎎 Please join us on Sunday morning for our Family Dharma Service, along with a Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) celebration. It'll be a program sure to delight many!

- 8:30 am: Shoshinge Chanting
- 9:30 am: Family Dharma Service & Dharma Reflection by Shirley Yuki
- 10:30 am: Social Hour / Dharma Discussion (in person only)
- 11:30 am: Hinamatsuri celebration featuring kids' dancing and singing performances, Ikenobo (floral) Displays, Calligraphy Displays and more!

Address

2 S Claremont Street
San Mateo, CA
94401

Website

http://sanmateobuddhisttemple.org/

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