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Buddhist Church of San Francisco
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 May 11 - 10 am - Shotsuki Hoyo Monthly Memorial Service (English) and 1:00 pm (Japanese) Sunday May 18- 10 am - Sangha Service (Bay to Breakers Race — please note street detours & possible delays) Sunday May 25 - No Service Monday May 26 - 11 am - Memorial Day Interfaith JARF Service at Japanese Cemetery, Colma Sunday June 1 - 10 am - BCSF Ministers Memorial Service Friday June 6 - 6:30 pm - YAO/ Youth Graduation Service Sunday June 8 - 10 am - Shotsuki Hoyo Monthly Memorial Service (English) and 1:00 pm (Japanese) Sunday June 15 - 10 am - Sangha Service Sunday June 22 - 10 am - Pride Service (hosted by the BCSF’s LGBTQ+) Sunday June 29 - 10 am - Sangha Service
* To receive the Zoom link for our Sunday Services, monthly Metta Service or our weekly Tuesday Mindfulness Meditation (6:30 pm), please call (415) 776-3158 or email the BCSF office at bcsfoffice@buddhistchurchsf.org and leave your name, phone number and email address.