Northern California Koyasan Temple
Shingon Esoteric Buddhism | Sacramento, CA
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
February 19, 2023, at 1:30 pm – Hoshi Matsuri (Star Festival) Prayer Service and Mamemaki (Bean Tossing) Ritual
Dear Koyasan Temple Members, This year's Hoshi Matsuri Prayer Service and Mamemaki (Bean Tossing) Ritual will be held at the Temple on Sunday,...
Apple Pie Sale
Dear Koyasan Temple Members, Hot from the Oven!!! Northern California Koyasan Temple's Apple Pie Bake Sale is back again for another year of...
Sunday January 15th 2023 1:30 pm Hatsu Daishiku monthly service
Hatsu Daishiku, the first monthly service (3rd Sunday of the month) will take place at 1:30 pm on Sunday, January 15th. Ozoni soup will be served to...
January 1st 2023 Northern Koyasan Temple New Year’s Day Service
Hello everyone, We are pleased to share with you a recording of our New Year's Day Service Please contact the Temple at info@nckoyasan.org or...
Soe-Gomagi Update
Dear Members, Although Wednesday, December 28th, the last day to submit the Soe-Gomagi Form has passed, there's still some time left to get each...
Contact
Please don't hesitate to call or e-mail us if you have any questions