San Mateo Buddhist Temple

09/05/2026

In observance of Labor Day weekend, we will be taking a break from
Dharma Reflections by Sangha Members on September 6th, but the temple is still open!

Please join us for the chanting of Junirai, followed by a social hour.
We hope to see you there!

8:30 am - Shoshinge Chanting
9:30 am - Junirai Chanting
10:00 am - Social Hour / Dharma Discussion (in person only)

08/29/2026

Please join us this Sunday, August 30, at 9:30 a.m. for our Family Dharma Service & a Dharma Reflection by our Sangha member, Kasumi Ito. See you there!

8:30 am - Shoshinge Chanting
9:30 am - Family Dharma Service & Dharma Reflection
10:30 am - Social Hour / Dharma Discussion (in person only)

08/22/2026

Please join us tomorrow (August 23), at 9:30 a.m. for our Family Dharma Service & a Dharma Reflection by our Sangha member, Bill Chin. See you there!

- 8:30 am - Shoshinge Chanting
- 9:30 am - Family Dharma Service & Dharma Reflection
- 10:30 am - Social Hour / Dharma Discussion (in person only)

08/15/2026

Please join us tomorrow for our Sunday Dharma Service. We will have a Dharma Talk from SMBT Supervising Minister Rev. Dean Koyama. See you there!

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

07/18/2026

Please join us in person tomorrow at 9:30am for our Sunday Family Dharma Service and a Dharma Reflection by our Sangha member, Michiko Mukai.

- 8:30 am - Shoshinge Chanting
- 9:00 am - Mindful Meditation by David Cramptom
- 9:30 am - Family Dharma Service & Dharma Reflection
- 10:30 am - Social Hour / Dharma Discussion (in person only)

07/11/2026

For this Sunday’s service, we will have a Dharma Talk from Rev. Elaine Donlin of the Buddhist Church of San Francisco. Please join us for this special treat!

Schedule
- 8:30 a.m. Shoshinge Sofu Chanting
- 9:30 a.m. Dharma Service with talk by Rev. Elaine Donlin
- 10:30 a.m. Dharma Discussion & Social Hour (Dharma Room)
- 10:30 a.m. Shotsuki Memorial Service (Hondo)

07/04/2026

Come support San Mateo Buddhist Temple at our 🐼 Panda Express fundraiser on Sunday, July 12.

Order in-store at 2011 Chess Dr. Foster City CA 94402 and you must show the flyer below, OR

Go to PandaExpress.com or the App.
Enter 3861188 in the fundraiser code box.

Thank you for your support! 🙏

Raise money for San Mateo Buddhist Temple

06/23/2026

Our annual temple bazaar is back this weekend! Join us for Japanese food and sweets, crafts, taiko performances, bingo, games, and a silent auction!

- Saturday, June 27: 12pm-7pm
- Sunday, June 28: 12pm-6pm

This event runs entirely on volunteer power; please help us make it a success! [email protected]" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.wejoinin.com/o/[email protected]

06/20/2026

For our 9:30am Sunday service tomorrow, 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 Meditation with David Crampton
- 9:30 a.m. Dharma Service with talk by Rev. Dean Koyama
- 10:30 a.m. Shotsuki Service by Rev. Dean Koyama

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