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Buddhist Churches of America

Berkeley Buddhist Temple, 2007

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Published: July 14, 2007 Modified: Feb. 11, 2025
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The Berkeley Buddhist Temple celebrated its 90th anniversary in 1991, and soon after began temple renovations. Renovations included new pews, carpets, floors and windows.

The Berkeley Buddhist Temple provides and supports many activities and organizations for its members, including a Dharma School, the Jr. YBA SLO Retreat, obon festivals and a basketball program.

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The Berkeley Buddhist Temple was founded in 1911 and follows Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.

For more information on this church or others like it, please visit the Buddhist Churches of America website.

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