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
Joya Service, Sunday, December 31, 5:00 PM
Joya-e is a New Year’s Eve service observed at Buddhist temples. It is a time to reflect on the past year, to rejoice in blessings, and to express...
Saturday, December 21st, Mochi Sale, Noon to 3pm
The temple will hold its annual Mochitsuki (mochi sale) on Saturday, December 21st. Order forms are due by December 14th. Please contact the...
December 15th – Osame Daishiko Service & General Meeting
Service will be at 1:30 PM in person and via Zoom, followed by the General Meeting. Please contact the Temple at info@nckoyasan.org or 916.444.0111...
Shichi-Go-San Special Prayer Service – Sunday, November 24, 2024, and by Appointment
The Northern California Koyasan Temple will hold its annual Shichi-Go-San Special Prayer Service (in person) at the temple on Sunday, November 24,...
Monthly Daishiku Service – November 17th, 2024 1:30pm
The Temple will commemorate appreciation to Kobo Daishi who entered eternal meditation on the 21st day of the third month (835). Shingon followers...
Contact
Please don't hesitate to call or e-mail us if you have any questions