by David Baldridge | May 17, 2025 | Announcements, Services
On Sunday, May 18th, the Temple will be observing this month’s Daishiku Service. This special gathering offers a time for reflection, connection, and reverence for the teachings of Kōbō Daishi, and to honor our ancestors and family members who passed in the...
by David Baldridge | Mar 30, 2025 | Taiko
On March 29, 2025 the Koyasan Spirit of Children Taiko Dan performed at the Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival in Elk Grove, CA. Please enjoy this video that was uploaded by the Time Scales YouTube...
by David Baldridge | Mar 17, 2025 | Insights & Learning Materials, Karate
It was first aired 10 years ago (produced 3/17/2015), but this documentary is an excellent look into the multi-faceted karate culture in Okinawa, and the magnetic force that brings karateka from around the world to visit and...
by David Baldridge | Feb 28, 2025 | Announcements
The Buddhist practice of Shakyo (tracing the sutras) is an ancient form of meditation to calm the mind and relieve stress. Rev. Myokyo Shigemitsu Coy will introduce the Heart Sutra, practice breathing to calm the mind and body, being mindful, practice patience, and...
by David Baldridge | Feb 8, 2025 | Announcements
New Items Available! We just got in three amazing items: An excellent comprehensive guide of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism, the Shingon Buddhist Handbook, and the 1984 movie Kūkai, about the founder of Shingon Buddhism who brought the esoteric teachings to Japan 1200...
