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.
Fujinkai
Members share learned skills and work on projects and crafts that can be sold at Temple fundraisers or donated to notable charitable organizations
News & Updates
Stay up to date with temple announcements
Sunday, July 17th – Obon Memorial & Segaki Service (via Zoom)
The Northern California Koyasan Temple will be observing its annual Obon Memorial and Segaki Service on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at 1:30 pm. Obon is a...
Toro Nagashi Lantern Workshop–Sunday, July 10, 2022, at 1:30 pm at Koyasan Temple
Hello Members and Friends, The Toro Nagashi Lantern Workshop will be held on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at 1:30 pm at Koyasan Temple. Toro Nagashi is an...
Apple Pie Bake Sale Pick-up on Sunday June 5th
This Sunday, June 5th, you can pick up your Apple Pie Bake Sales orders between 10 am and 12pm. Please contact the Temple at info@nckoyasan.org or...
Sunday , June 12th 2022 – Aoba Matsuri Service
Aoba Matsuri (Festival of Green Leaves) to commemorate the birth of Kukai (Kobo Daishi). Service will be (via Zoom) 1:30pm. Please contact the...
June-Newsletter-2022
During the month of May, I went to Los Angeles to assist Bishop Matsumoto, head minister of the Koyasan Shingon Mission of North America, with the...
Contact
Please don't hesitate to call or e-mail us if you have any questions