Dharma School is a weekly Sunday program held during the school year to specifically address the needs of the Seattle Betsuin community's children, parents and grandparents. Dharma School runs from September through part of June.  (There are no Dharma School classes during the summer).

The mission of Seattle Betsuin Dharma School is to promote knowledge of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism and to provide an environment of appreciation through greater awareness of the working of Amida Buddha's infinite wisdom and compassion in students' daily lives.
A Buddhist message is given to the children via the family style service and the following Dharma School classes. Classroom activities are geared toward each age group, including arts and crafts, discussions groups, and community service.

Sunday Schedule:
10:00 - 10:40 Family Services
10:40 - 11:30 Dharma School Classes
Current classes:
Infant/Toddler
Pre-K/K
1st and 2nd grades
3rd - 4th grades
5th grade
6th-7th grades
8th -12th grades

Dharma School and the greater Seattle Betsuin have many celebrated activities and holidays including: Hatsumairi (infant/child presentation), Bodhi Day (Buddha's Enlightenment), New Year's Oshogatsu Party, Ho On Ko (Shinran Shonin Memorial), Northwest Buddhist Convention, Spring Bazaar, Hanamatsuri (birth of Buddha), Gotan-E (birth of Shinran Shonin), Kids Summer Program, Obon Festival, and the Betsuin Summer Picnic.

Seattle Betsuin also sponsors other youth activities including: Camp Fire, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Matsuri Taiko.
Dharma School activites are organized by a volunteer parent board that provides leadership for the overall program, recruits volunteers to assist with the various activities and holiday celebrations, and serves to integrate the Dharma School with other Betsuin organizations. Dharma School also sponsors parent meetings to discuss current parenting and other issues. These are held during the time of the Dharma School classes. Dharma School superintendents oversee the organization of the classes and teachers, as well as the involvement of the children in temple-wide activities. The Dharma School program and functions rely on the volunteer effort of parents and family members. Participants further support the Betsuin and the Dharma School program in the form of annual Ijikai membership dues.
For more information, please contact the Seattle Betsuin office: office@seattlebetsuin.com