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
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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
June 2023 Newsletter
This month’s featured article is written by Reverend Seicho Asahi. Many of you may remember Reverend Asahi who was the temple’s minister for 16...
New Japanese Cultural Exchange Program Starting June 10th
If you have ever been interested in learning Japanese culture and language, this is for you! Classes will be held every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the...
Koyasan Temple Aoba Matsuri Service and Family Picnic Day June 11, 2023
We are pleased to announce that we will be celebrating the birthday of Kobo Daishi at the Aoba Matsuri Service with a “Family Picnic Day.” The...
Sunday April 30th – Shomieku Commemoration Service (in person & Zoom)
The Northern California Koyasan Temple is pleased to announce that the Shomieku Commemoration Service will be held on Sunday, April 30th, 2023....
Introduction to Sutra Tracing Class
Introduction to Sutra Tracing This class offered to the first twenty applicants. The class dates are: April 8th, May 13th, and June 10th. Pricing...
Contact
Please don't hesitate to call or e-mail us if you have any questions