Northern California Koyasan Temple
Shingon Esoteric Buddhism | Sacramento, CA
The temple has resumed in-person services; services will also be broadcast via Zoom
Services & Events
View our calendar to learn more about our upcoming events and Zoom services.
Services & Events
View our calendar to learn more about our upcoming events and Zoom services.
Shingon Teachings
Shingon Teachings
Omamori
Shop for Omamori to support our Temple and provide protection and luck for your future.
Omamori
Shop for Omamori to support our Temple and provide protection and luck for your future.
About The Northern California Koyasan Temple
Welcome to the Northern California Koyasan Temple (Keigenji) where you can study and experience Shingon Buddhism. Shingon is a form of Japanese Esoteric Buddhism, founded in 804 A.D. by Kukai (Kobo Daishi).
Additionally, the Temple holds Gokito special services for well-being and success, Goeika, Fujinkai, meditation, fundraisers, karate, and taiko classes.
Monthly Services
Every Third Sunday of the Month
Monthly and Special services will be streamed Via Zoom
temple activities
Members enjoy access to a variety of cultural and religious activities.
Goeika Chanting
Goeika is a form of Japanese Buddhist music consisting of short poems of praise sung to the accompaniment of hand bells and small metal gongs.
Karate
Shōrin-ryū is one of the major modern Okinawan martial arts and is one of the oldest styles of karate. Develop strength, flexibility, and endurance.
Taiko
Taiko is an ancient Japanese form of percussion using large drums. Instructors Kaori Kubota-Sakauye, Gregory Wada and Dave Sakauye teach both children and adults.
Fujinkai
Members share learned skills and work on projects and crafts that can be sold at Temple fundraisers or donated to notable charitable organizations
News & Updates
Stay up to date with temple announcements
Sunday, October 13, Special Blessing Service w/Goma Ritual
A Special Blessing Service will be held at Northern California Koyasan Temple on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the Temple at 1:30 p.m. Gomagi...
Sunday, November 3rd, Udon /Curry Sale
Order Form Order by Friday, October 25, 2024. PICK UP YOUR ORDER on Sunday, Nov. 3 (10:30 am-1:00 pm) in the Temple Hall
Saturday, Sept. 28th – Omamori Workshop
On Saturday, September 28, 2024, the Northern California Koyasan Temple will host a custom omamori workshop. Join us and create a personalized...
Thursday, October 24th, Panda Express Fundraiser
To spread Shingon Buddhist teachings through services, activities & classes, 28% of sales will be donated to: Northern California Koyasan...
Sunday, October 20th – Eitaikyo Memorial Service
Eitaikyo is a memorial service which honors all the deceased members of our temple and helps remind us of our connection to them. By thinking of...
Contact
Please don't hesitate to call or e-mail us if you have any questions