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

Learn more about Shingon Esoteric Buddhism and what makes it differ from mainstream Buddhism

Shingon Teachings

Learn more about Shingon Esoteric Buddhism and what makes it differ from mainstream Buddhism

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

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TRENT SUNAHARA’S FAMILY RAMEN STOCK

INGREDIENTS 1 rotisserie chicken carcass (bones and skin). 1 tablespoon of ginger, sliced or minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced or smashed 4 quarts of water 2 tablespoons of miso paste 3 tablespoons of shoyu (soy sauce) DIRECTIONS Prepare the...

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TAIKO TOGETHERNESS

Contributed by Savannah Umeda Savannah Umeda, a member of the Advanced Taiko Class submitted this article detailing her experience as a Koyasan Taiko Group Member. What I love most about taiko is the feeling of being with your friends and sharing...

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(916) 444-0111

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1400 U Street
Sacramento, CA