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
March 2022 Newsletter
March 2022 Newsletter I would like to introduce one of my favorite Japanese poems: “散る桜、残る桜も、散る桜” “Chiru Sakura, Nokoru Sakura mo Chiru Sakura”. ...
February 20th – Hoshi Matsuri Prayer Service
This year's Hoshi Matsuri Prayer Service and Setsubun Ceremony will be held on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at 1:30 pm via Zoom. The Goma Fire Ritual...
January 16th – Hatsu Daishiku Service
On Sunday, January 16th, the Temple will be observing its Hatsu Daishiku Service, the first service of the 2022 year. When New Year's Day arrives,...
New Year’s Shusho-e Service
The Northern California Koyasan Temple will be celebrating its annual New Year's Shusho-e Service on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at 11:00 am via...
Upcoming Services
January 1, 2022 - Shusho-e, New Year’s Service at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom January 16, 2022 - Hatsu Daishiko Service at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom February 20,...
Contact
Please don't hesitate to call or e-mail us if you have any questions