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.
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, May 15th, 2022 at 1:30 pm Monthly Daishiku Service (Zoom Service)
The Temple will commemorate appreciation to Kobo Daishi who entered eternal meditation. Service will be at 1:30 PM via Zoom. The recording for May's...
APPLE PIE BAKE SALE Sunday, June 5, 2022 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Get your orders in now for the Northern California Koyasan Temple Bake Sale! You can download and print order form below. Apple Pie Order form - Jun...
Sunday April 17th, 2022–Shomieku Commemoration Service Updated
The Northern California Koyasan Temple is pleased to announce that the Shomieku Commemoration Service will be held on Sunday, April 17th , 2022....
March 20, 2022 – Spring Higan Memorial Service
The Temple will observe Spring Higan which coincides with the Spring Equinox. This is a memorial for our ancestors. Service at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom....
Sunday, March 13 – 2nd Annual Koyasan Hokubei Sokanbu Gathering Updated
The Northern California Koyasan Temple is pleased to announce that the 2nd Annual Koyasan Hokubei Sokanbu Gathering and Goma Service will be held on...
Contact
Please don't hesitate to call or e-mail us if you have any questions