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.
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.
News & Updates
Stay up to date with temple announcements
KOYASAN SPIRIT OF CHILDREN TAIKO’S FIRST PERFORMANCE IN 2024
By Janene DelMundo On Saturday, January 27, 2024, the Koyasan Temple’s Taiko Group had its first performance of 2024 by kicking off Lunar New Year celebrations at the Old Town Plaza in Elk Grove with The Creative Space. 20 performers played Kodama,...
REVEREND YASUKO COY
By Reverend Yasuko Coy My first visit to the Northern California Koyasan Temple was in August 1994. At that time, Reverend Asahi was the Head Minister at the Temple. I did not know anything about Koyasan Shingon Buddhism at the time, but I...
February 18th – Hoshi Matsuri (Star Festival) Prayer Service and Mamemaki Ritual
The Hoshi Matsuri (Star Festival) Prayer Service and Mamemaki (Bean Tossing) Ritual will be held at the Temple on Sunday, February 18, at 1:30 pm. Reverend Mimatsu will be performing the Goma Fire Ritual and ceremonial burning of the Soe Gomagi...
Contact
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