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
Udon / Curry Sale – Sunday, November 11, 2026
Warm up your fall with some delicious favorites from Northern California Koyasan Temple! Our Udon & Curry Sale is coming up on Sunday, October...
Autumn Higan Service and Welcome for Reverend Jishin – September 27, 2026
Please join us at Northern California Koyasan Temple on Sunday, September 27 at 1:30 pm for our Autumn Higan Service. Higan is a special time for...
September 2026 Newsletter is Out!
Our third newsletter of 2026 just dropped, introducing and welcoming our new reverend, Nathan Jishin Michon (Reverend Jishin), recapping our...
Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, September 13, 2026
Join us for our next Pancake Breakfast at the Temple (1400 U Street). Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 7:30 am to 10:30 am Regular plates are $13...
Toronagashi Lantern Making Workshop this Saturday
Join us this Saturday, August 1st, at 1:30 pm at the Northern California Koyasan Temple for our Toronagashi Lantern Making Workshop. Toronagashi is...
Contact
Please don't hesitate to call or e-mail us if you have any questions