Join Rev. Sterling and CMA Arturo Rubio for the DS Family Service

Sunday, October 25

Chanting in the Hondo at 9 a.m.

with Rev. Sterling

START OF SERVICE

10:00 A.M.

Rev. Sterling Davenport will officiate

and will provide Dharma Talks in English, and

CMA, Arturo Rubio will provide the Dharma Talk in Spanish

Ralph Honda will chair the service.

Jayson Schmidt will provide musical accompaniment.

Rev. Sterling will remain in the Hondo.

to answer questions after the service.

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The All Living Things Memorial is coming up in November. If you'd like to fill out a form in the office foyer and turn it in, we will honor the one you have lost at our special service.

It's also almost time for the Eitaikyo Memorial Service. If you would like to add someone, or even yourself in the temple's perpetual memorial, please check that out in the next Bussei Script.

This service will be livestreamed at 10 a.m., and we encourage you to watch
via the "Live" tab on our YouTube channel at this link.
You can also use the link later to view the recorded service.

NOTE: .The Intro to Buddhism Class, with Kaytee Sumida, Minister's Assistant, meeting at 9 a.m. on the last Sunday of each month. The course sketches the history of Buddhism and the background on our Jodo Shinshu tradition.

Dharma School News

Hello, DS Families and Staff,

"This Sunday is our Halloween Party. For adults and kids alike, come to our 10 a.m. Dharma Family Service in costume and celebrate the Spooky season with games hosted by the Jr. YBA after the service. There will be a potluck, so we are asking the Sangha to bring a side dish, salad or dessert."

Daylight savings time (Can be lower, if not mentioned) -

Next Sunday, we will be having our November Shotsuki Hoyo. However, before you come to temple that night, Daylight Savings Time sets in on the morning on Nov. 1. So, before you go to bed, don't forget to move your clocks BACK 1 hour.

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BUDDHIST TEMPLE OF SAN DIEGO MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Buddhist Temple of San Diego is to share the teachings of the Buddha.

We strive to sustain and grow the Temple’s presence by cultivating the values of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in our community through religious practice, cultural activities, and educational programs.