by Bill Taylor | Mar 12, 2024 | Announcements, Classes
The Buddhist practice of Shakyo (tracing the sutras) is an ancient form of meditation to calm the mind and relieve stress. Rev. Kanpo Mimatsu will introduce the Heart and Lotus Sutras, practice breathing to calm the mind and body, being mindful, practice patience, and...
by Bill Taylor | Mar 12, 2024 | Announcements, Services
Northern California Koyasan Temple welcomes you to its Spring Higan Memorial Service on March 17, 2024 at 1:30pm in person or via Zoom. “Higan” means from this world of ignorance and suffering (Samsara) to the other shore of enlightenment and peace...
by Trent Sunahara | Feb 26, 2024 | Announcements, Newsletters
By Reverend Mimatsu Hello, everyone. I hope you are all doing well. It will soon be 5 years since I arrived here in 2019 to take over the position of Head Minister at Koyasan Temple. Although Spring will soon be here, this will now be my last Spring in the United...
by Bill Taylor | Jan 22, 2024 | Announcements, Services
The Hoshi Matsuri (Star Festival) Prayer Service and Mamemaki (Bean Tossing) Ritual will be held at the Temple on Sunday, February 18, at 1:30 pm. Reverend Mimatsu will be performing the Goma Fire Ritual and ceremonial burning of the Soe Gomagi (wooden stick) with...
by Bill Taylor | Jan 3, 2024 | Announcements
The Northern California Koyasan Temple will hold its first Pancake Breakfast of 2024 on Sunday, February 4, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Temple (1400 U Street). Adult plates are $10 each and come with three pancakes, sausages, eggs, and coffee or...
by Bill Taylor | Jan 3, 2024 | Announcements, Services
On Sunday, January 21st, the Temple will be observing its Hatsu Daishiku Service, the first regular service of 2024. The Hatsu Daishiku Service provides a time and place where we can also present our first of the year greetings and pay our respects and express our...
