San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Dharma Center Groundbreaking Part 2 March 12, 2026

The new Dharma Center completes the primary structures of the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin campus, offering an invaluable ‘center’ for our members and the community. A facility of this scope will have a significant impact on the spiritual and cultural development of the Japantown community. -Construction activity is expected to begin during 2nd quarter 2026. -Construction will require about 12 months from groundbreaking. -Customized and expanded facility for Lotus Preschool. -1,200 sq. ft multi-use community space that can be furnished for a variety of needs. -Outdoor space (approximately 30,000 sq ft) can accommodate community events, musical performances, markets/fairs, youth activities, & physical fitness classes. Please help Donate Today, https://sjbc.kindful.com/?campaign=10... Speakers: -Rinban Henry Adams Minister, San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin -Larry Handa President, San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin - Anthony Tordillos Councilmember, District 3 -Michael Charney SPECTRUM Project Management Group Dharma Center Design & Construction Team: -Spectrum PMG -South Bay Construction -Aedis Architects - Daedalus Engineering -Langan -Kimley-Horn Japantown Community: - San Jose Taiko - Yu Ai Kai -Wesley United Methodist Church -Japanese American Museum San Jose -Chidori Band -Japantown Business Association -Japantown Community Congress San Jose -Nikkei Matsuri Foundation -Contemporary Asian Theater Scene -San Jose JACL -Silicon Valley JACL - Lotus Preschool -San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin -District 1, San Jose Councilmember Rosemary Kamei -District 3, San Jose Councilmember Anthony Tordillos Photo/Video/Media (not in Group photos) - Bay Area News Group, Mercury News Dai Sugano -Jim Nagareda photographer -Henry Nakata videographer