FAMILY SERVICE & DHARMA SCHOOL

Buddhist Temple
of San Diego

2929
Market Street, San Diego, California
92102

Rev.
Yushi Mukojima, Resident Minister u 619/239-0896 u [email-masked] u www.btsd.net

WELCOME TO THE
BUDDHIST TEMPLE
OF SAN DIEGO! We are the first Buddhist organization in San Diego, est. 1926. The FAMILY SERVICE, conducted in English by
Rev. Yushi Mukojima, begins Sundays at 10 a.m. It is followed by DHARMA SCHOOL CLASSES which meet for
approximately 45 minutes, 10:30–11:15. Classes are grouped by grade
levels, preschool through high school. While the students attend class, our
minister or guest speaker shares a Dharma message for everyone else followed by
a Q&A or informal discussion. Visitors are always welcome to participate in
this or any other activities offered.

THE PURPOSE OF
THE DHARMA SCHOOL is to help
students of all ages (the SANGHA) learn about the DHARMA (teachings) of the
Compassionate Buddha using stories, study, sharing, discussion, crafts, and
play. The Dharma School program runs September through
June and is open to anyone interested in the ageless teachings of the Buddha.

TO HELP YOU
LEARN MORE ABOUT BUDDHISM, the JODO
SHINSHU teachings practiced at our temple, and related topics, please help
yourself to the pamphlets on display in the entryway. Samples of books and
Buddhist-related items which are available for purchase are in the glass case
at the back of the HONDO (upstairs hall). The purple Dharma School Service Book
used during the service contains translations of SUTRAS (Buddhist
writings), GATHAS (songs), a
list of important Buddhist observances, and an explanation of the basic
etiquette practiced at this temple. The 4th SUNDAY PROGRAM is a free,
one-hour introduction to Buddhism, Shin Buddhism, and the temple’s
history, and is geared to visitors, religious studies students, and new and
potential members. It is offered the fourth Sunday of each month (except July
and December) at 9:00 a.m. in the Sangha Hall. All are welcome.

WE ALSO HAVE A
NURSERY downstairs where
parents may take their young child to feed, change, or
relax. (Ask any teacher about the use of this facility.) In addition to weekly
services and classes, we encourage your participation in Dharma School
and temple events and activities because fellowship is an important aspect of
our program.

WE’D
LIKE YOUR TEMPLE VISIT TO BE INFORMATIVE AND ENJOYABLE! Please direct any questions about the temple or our Dharma School
program to a Welcome Committee member. Information on special observances, our
youth groups and other organizations, services conducted in Japanese, temple
membership, public lectures and meditation classes sponsored by the Buddhist
Education Committee, or other temple-related activities may be obtained by calling
the temple weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

ZENBU E-MAIL CONTACT
LIST: If you would like to
be notified of upcoming BTSD and Zenbu events by e-mail, you can add your name
and eddress to the Zenbu Contact List
by e-mailing them to [email-masked].  We do not share with or sell our list and
you may delist at any time.                                                                                                                                             (rev. 5/2008)