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
2022 General Meeting Cancellation
Dear Koyasan Temple Members, Please read the attached message from Acting President Liz Yokoyama regarding the end of the year 2022 General Meeting....
Osame Daishiko Service
Dear Members and Friends, You are invited to join the Osame Daishiku Service on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at 1:30 pm. This Service will be...
December 2022 Newsletter
Koyasan Temple Members and Friends, Happy Holidays! Ring out the Christmas bells, the December Newsletter is finally here! Hope you will enjoy...
Northern California Koyasan Temple MOCHITSUKI Saturday – December 17, 2022
Saturday, December 17, 2022 (12:00pm –3:00 pm) Pick up orders in Social Hall on December 17th between 12pm – 3pm Download and Print order form to...
Shichi-Go-San Prayer Service – Sunday, November 27th and By Appointment
The Northern California Koyasan Temple will hold its annual Shichi-Go-San Special Prayer Service during November. Shichi-Go-San is a ceremony that...
Contact
Please don't hesitate to call or e-mail us if you have any questions