Join Us in Building the Dharma Center

Whether you took part in the building of the San Jose Betsuin, grew up within its community or are a newer member – we all share many of the same fond memories – dropping off our children at Lotus Preschool for the first time, attending Dharma School or Buddhism Study Class, participating in Scouting, preserving our heritage through cultural activities, staying involved through the many Betsuin organizations and enjoying the Obon Festival every year. However, our most significant memories are of the friendships we made and our ever-growing ‘family’…our Sangha.

As our Sangha and the community continue to grow and change, the Betsuin must plan for these needs as well as for those of our future generations. The construction of the new Dharma Center is essential to the Betsuin and the evolving needs of the community.

We have created a special way to honor and support the new Lotus Preschool home, by designating your gift. All generous donations between $10,000 to $100,000 and above will be prominently recognized on a Lotus donor wall acknowledging your generosity toward either a classroom or the new playground. Donations of $50,000 or above will be matched dollar for dollar by the Dharma Center Challenge Grant (made possible by an anonymous donor).

Please join us in believing in the future for the Lotus Preschool, the Temple and Japantown by helping to close the fundraising gap. You and your children undoubtably have many fond memories of Lotus. Together, let’s ensure future generations can also experience those moments.

Donations by check, payable to San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, are also welcome. Checks can be mailed to:

San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 North 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112. Please indicate “Dharma Center” in memo.