Dharma School registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open for everyone (temple members and non-members)!
Our mission is to provide an inclusive space to learn about Jodo Shinshu Buddhism and how to incorporate the Dharma teachings into our daily lives. Age-appropriate classes offered throughout the school year for students ranging in age from preschool through 12th grade.
Each class has designated weeks to chair Family Service and run the bake sale refreshments for the Sangha following services. The bake sale is not only an opportunity for the students to practice Dana (charitable giving) but also to raise funds to support their class activities.
Meeting times (September-May): Sundays, 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- 9:30 am: Family Service chaired by Dharma School; Dharma message tailored to the students
- After Family Service: Students divide up in their classrooms
- After classes: Students prepare, serve, share, and clean up bake sale refreshments for the Sangha
The Dharma School also hosts annual temple events throughout the year including:
- Aki Matsuri (October): The Fall Festival featuring a Halloween Costume Contest
- Turkey Bingo (November): A bingo fundraiser with cash and frozen turkey prizes, including a turkey lunch!
- Temple Cleanup (February): A time when everyone comes together to deep clean the temple facilities
- Hanamatsuri (April): A celebration of the birth of Sakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Classes perform for the Sangha following service.
- Dharma School Picnic (end of May/early June): Final meeting of the year at a park, featuring a picnic, student and teacher recognition, and bingo!
