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.
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
January 21st – Hatsu Daishiku Service
On Sunday, January 21st, the Temple will be observing its Hatsu Daishiku Service, the first regular service of 2024. The Hatsu Daishiku Service...
New Year’s Special Blessing Ofuda and a New Year’s Special Blessing Omamori
To welcome in 2024’s year of the dragon, Koyasan Temple is offering a customized Special Blessing Ofuda with a stamp of this year’s zodiac sign of...
New Year’s Day Shusho-e Service and Goma Fire Ritual on Monday, January 1, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
The Northern California Koyasan Temple will be welcoming in the new year with its annual New Year’s Day Shusho-e Service and Goma Fire Ritual on...
Joya Service, Sunday, December 31, 5:00 PM
Joya-e is a New Year's Eve service observed at Buddhist temples. It is a time to reflect on the past year, to rejoice in blessings, and to express...
December 17th – Osame Daishiko Service & General Meeting
Service will be at 1:30 PM in person and via Zoom, followed by the General Meeting. Please contact the Temple at info@nckoyasan.org or 916.444.0111...
Contact
Please don't hesitate to call or e-mail us if you have any questions