History
The Buddhist Church of San Francisco is a Mahayana Buddhist temple founded in the Jodo Shinshu school of Pure Land Buddhism It was established in San Francisco's Japantown in 1898 and initially served Japanese and Japanese Americans. Today, while continuing to honor its Japanese heritage, BCSF celebrates its welcoming spirit as a multi-ethnic, multicultural, and multi-generational community inspired by the teachings of Shinran Shonin.
Specialties
Beginning Buddhism Classes * Dharma Discussion * Meditation & Metta * Memorial Services and Planning * Weddings * Spiritual Counseling * Jr. Youth Buddhist Association * Buddhist Women's Association * Kendo Marital Arts * Taiko Drumming * Japanese Language School * Scouting for Boys and Girls* Youth Basketball * Choir *