Northern California Koyasan Temple
Shingon Esoteric Buddhism | Sacramento, CA
The temple has resumed in-person services; services will also be broadcast via Zoom
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
Udon / Curry Sale
Koyasan Temple's Udon / Curry Sale is back again for another year of scrumptious eating pleasure. The sale will be held on Sunday, November 5, 2023,...
Support the 110th Anniversary of the Koyasan Mission’s Establishment in North America
The 110th Anniversary celebration of Koyasan Shingon Mission's establishment in 1912 will be held at the Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin of Los Angeles. Due...
Special Blessing Service, Sunday, September 24, 2023
A Special Blessing Service and Goma Fire Ritual will be held at the Northern California Koyasan Temple on Sunday, September 24, 2023. The service...
Sunday, September 17, 1:30 PM, Autumn Higan Service
Higan, the Autumn Equinox service, is conducted when Night (the realm of the deceased) and Day (the realm of the living) have equal length, so it is...
Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, October 8th
The Northern California Koyasan Temple will hold its Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Temple. The...
Contact
Please don't hesitate to call or e-mail us if you have any questions