Rev. Dr. Seigen (Haruo) Yamaoka, H.E. Kosho Ohtani Professor, 89-years-old, passed away on December 15, 2023 due to cardiopulmonary arrest. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Shigeko Yamaoka; he is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Davis and Stacy Anderson; grandchildren, Jackson, Sachi, Franklin and Evelyn; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Rev. Yamaoka's career in Buddhism spanned through Oakland Buddhist Church, Stockton Buddhist Church and Bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America and the President of the Institute For Buddhist Studies. After his retirement from active ministry, Rev. Yamaoka served asthe Vice President for Development at the Institute of Buddhist Studies, and as a professor at IBS until 2021.

Funeral services for the late Rev. Seigen Yamaoka will be held on: Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 1PM @ the Buddhist Church of Oakland 825 Jackson St., Oakland, CA 94607