Berkeley Buddhist Temple

Berkeley Buddhist Temple is a Jōdo Shinshū Buddhist community in Berkeley, California, with roots dating back a century to Issei pioneers from Japan. The temple carries its lineage forward through a contemporary approach to Buddhist life grounded in reverence, reflection, and compassionate engagement with the complexities of blended modern lives. Its leadership includes supervising minister Henry Kuwahara, who has extensive academic training in Jōdo Shinshū studies, and minister CJ, whose work connects the temple to broader Buddhist ministry and higher education. Teaching is central to temple life, with Dharma talks for adults and younger listeners alike. As part of the Buddhist Churches of America, Berkeley Buddhist Temple is connected to a wider national network of Buddhist communities and learning.