by David Baldridge | Apr 13, 2026 | Announcements, Services
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 annual service honors the life and everlasting spiritual presence of Kōbō Daishi (Kūkai), the founder of Shingon...
by David Baldridge | Jan 24, 2026 | Announcements, Services
This year’s Hoshi Matsuri (Star Festival) Prayer Service and Mamemaki (Bean Tossing) Ritual will be held at the temple on Sunday, February 15th at 1:30 pm. The service will also be broadcast live via Zoom. During the Hoshi Matsuri Prayer Service, we pray to the...
by David Baldridge | Jan 17, 2026 | Announcements, Services
We warmly invite you to join us for our Hatsu Daishiku Service tomorrow (Sunday, January 18, 2026), at 1:30 pm. This special celebration marks our first major service of the new year, and is an opportunity for us to come together in gratitude and reflection. Following...
by David Baldridge | Oct 14, 2025 | Announcements, Services
The Northern California Koyasan Temple will hold its annual Shichi-Go-San Ceremony and Children’s Special Blessing Service at the temple on: Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. Although Shi-Chi-Go-San is a Japanese festival celebrating the health and growth...
by David Baldridge | Sep 14, 2025 | Announcements, Services
On Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 1:30 pm (two weeks from this announcement), Reverend Coy will host a Goma Fire Ritual and ceremonial burning of the Soe Gomagi (wooden stick) with each person’s prayer/wish to the Buddha. If you wish to participate in the Goma Fire...
by David Baldridge | Aug 17, 2025 | Announcements, Services
Join us for a special blessing service honoring Kannon Bosatsu, who overflows with compassion for people who are suffering. The service will begin at the temple at 1:30pm on August 24th, 2025. Kannon, properly, known as Kanzeon Bosatsu, is a Bodhisattva, an...
