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
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.
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
Toro Nagashi Lantern Workshop – Sunday, July 5, 2025
The Toro Nagashi Lantern Workshop will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2022, at 1:30 pm at Koyasan Temple. Toro Nagashi is an annual event, held each...
Meditation and Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony – June 28, 2025
Join us the afternoon of Saturday, June 28th 2025 After our regularly scheduled meditation session at 2pm, we'll be enjoying a traditional Japanese...
Culture and Language Exchange Series – Twice Every Month!
We are happy to partner with Rika Kumon to host the Sacramento Japanese Language Exchange meetup series. We will be holding the Culture and Language...
NC Koyasan Picnic Day – Sunday, June 22, 2025
Come and join us for the Northern California Koyasan Temple's Picnic Day on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Anne Rudin Peace Pond at William Land...
Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, June 1, 2025
We warmly invite you to join us for the Northern California Koyasan Temple’s Pancake Breakfast at the Temple (1400 U Street). Sunday, June 1, 2025,...
Contact
Please don't hesitate to call or e-mail us if you have any questions