Buddhist Temple of San Diego
Taiko Troupe
Buddhist Temple of San Diego (BTSD) Taiko is an intergenerational taiko group made up of members of the Buddhist Temple of San Diego. Several of its families have two generations of drummers. The temple practices Jodo Shinshu Buddhism and has been a place of cultural preservation for Japanese and Japanese Americans in San Diego since 1926. BTSD Taiko was originally founded in 1986, and after a hiatus, the group reconvened in 2007. BSTD Taiko has performed at numerous community events including local festivals, cultural celebrations and school and library programs.
Our Goal: The goal of BTSD Taiko’s drumming is not perfection in performance, but to put into practice mindfulness, oneness and gratitude. While drumming together, members aim to spread the Dharma (teachings of Buddhism) such as interdependence and impermanence with the Sangha (community).
ABOUT SAN DIEGO TAIKO
Buddhist Temple of San Diego (BTSD) Taiko is an intergenerational taiko group made up of members of the Buddhist Temple of San Diego. Several of its families have two generations of drummers. Our temple practices Jodo Shinshu Buddhism and has been a place of cultural preservation for Japanese and Japanese Americans in San Diego since 1926. BTSD Taiko was originally founded in 1986, and after a hiatus, the group reconvened in 2007. BSTD Taiko has performed at numerous community events including local festivals, cultural celebrations and school and library programs.
Our Goal. The goal of BTSD Taiko’s drumming is not perfection in performance, but to put into practice mindfulness, oneness and gratitude. While drumming together, members aim to spread the dharma (teachings of Buddhism) such as interdependence and impermanence with the sangha (community).
CATCH OUR NEXT PERFORMANCE
Friday, May 19, 7 p.m., Turtleback Elementary (Multicultural Day)
15855 Turtleback Rd., San Diego CA 92127
Sunday, May 21, 1:10 p.m., Hsi Fang Temple (Buddha’s Birthday & Mother’s Day Celebration)
4536 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92116
Sunday, June 4, 11 a.m., BTSD Bazaar (Annual Japanese Cultural Bazaar)
2929 Market St., San Diego, CA 92102
Saturday, July 15, 2 p.m., La Mesa Library (tba)
8074 Allison Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942
LEARN HOW TO PLAY TAIKO
BTSD Taiko schedules open workshops several times each year.
To inquire about our next workshop, please email Chelsey Koga at chelseyn@gmail.com.
Inquiries can also be directed to info@btsd.net or leave a message at the Temple at 619-239-0896.
Thank you for your interest in BTSD Taiko.
Latest News
On Saturday, April 22, the SDAFF Spring Showcase showed Finding Her Beat, a documentary celebrating important women in Taiko — and including San Diego’s own Diane Wu of Narawan Taiko. After the film, women from all eight of San Diego’s taiko groups performed live, including BTSD’s own Chelsey Koga! Learn more.