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
Eitaikyo Memorial Service
The Northern California Koyasan Temple will be observing its annual Eitaikyo Memorial Service on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at 1:30 pm. Eitaikyo is a...
Recorded Autumn Higan Service
The service was originally going to be held from Reverend Mimatsu’s Family Temple in Japan. However, due to connectivity issues, it has been...
Obon Memorial and Segaki Service
The Northern California Koyasan Temple will be observing its annual Obon Memorial and Segaki Service on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at 1:30 pm. Obon is a...
June Newsletter
June 2021Northern California Koyasan Temple For Buddha, a lie is a tool to save people. But, if we lie to others for our own selfish interests,...
Apple Pie Bake Sale
We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy our delicious Apple and Apple-Blueberry Pies! Please use the order form in the link below and mail...
Contact
Please don't hesitate to call or e-mail us if you have any questions