Northern California Koyasan Temple
Shingon Esoteric Buddhism | Sacramento, CA
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
Learn more about Shingon Esoteric Buddhism and what makes it differ from mainstream Buddhism
Shingon Teachings
Learn more about Shingon Esoteric Buddhism and what makes it differ from mainstream Buddhism
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 and Dave Sakauye teach both children and adults.
Meditation
The third or fourth Saturday of every month, starting at 2:00 p.m. in the Temple’s sanctuary. See calendar for exact dates.
News & Updates
Stay up to date with temple announcements
NC Koyasan Picnic Day and Potluck on Sunday, June 28th at William Land Park
Come and join us for the Northern California Koyasan Temple’s Picnic Day and Potluck on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Anne Rudin Peace Pond at...
Aoba Matsuri Service – June 14, 2026
Join Us for the Aoba Matsuri Service – Honoring the Birth of Kōbō Daishi We warmly invite you to attend the Aoba Matsuri Service on Sunday, June...
Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, June 7, 2026
Join us for our next Pancake Breakfast at the Temple (1400 U Street). Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 7:30 am to 10:30 am Regular plates are $13 each and...
Koyasan Spirit of Children Taiko Dan featured on Good Day Sacramento – May 1, 2026
On May 1st, 2026, we were again featured on Good Day Sacramento. Watch the video below or visit the CBS page here. You can view our previous...
Sunday April 19th – Shomieku Commemoration Service and Hanamido Decoration
We warmly invite you to join us for the Northern California Koyasan Temple's Shomieku Commemoration Service Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 1:30 pm. This...
Contact
Please don't hesitate to call or e-mail us if you have any questions