Welcome to the Buddhist Church of San Francisco!
BCSF is a Buddhist temple located in the Japantown area of San Francisco, California. BCSF was founded in 1898, and while remaining true to its Japanese heritage, over the years it has become a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-generational temple community. Everyone is welcome!
BCSF services, which include Sunday services, funerals, memorials and weddings are now offered both in-person and live-streamed via Zoom
The BCSF COVID-19 safety precautions/protocols for Sunday services will include optional mask and self-monitored vaccination status- please stay home if feeling unwell.
UPCOMING SERVICES: Sunday November 24 -10 am- Sangha Service
Sunday December 1 -10 am - NO SERVICE Friday December 6- 7 pm- Bodhi Eve Service preceded by 5:30 pm Pot Luck in the Social Hall Sunday December 8- 10 am Bodhi Day Service Sunday December 8 -1 pm - Japanese Shotsuki Hoyo Service Sunday December 15- 10 am - English Shotsuki Hoyo Monthly Memorial Service Sunday December 22 -10 am- Sangha Service Sunday December 29- NO SERVICE Tuesday December 31 -7 pm- Joya-E New Year Eve Service Wednesday January 1- 10 am- Shusho-E New Years Day Service
* To receive the Zoom link for our Sunday Services, monthly Metta Service or our weekly Wednesday Mindfulness Meditation (6:30 pm), please call (415)776-3158 or email the BCSF office at bcsfoffice@gmail.com and leave your name, phone number and email address.