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
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 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
Omamori Workshop – February 7th, 2026
On Saturday, February 7, 2026, the Northern California Koyasan Temple will host a custom omamori workshop. Join us and create a personalized special...
Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, February 22, 2025
We warmly invite you to join us for the Northern California Koyasan Temple’s Pancake Breakfast at the Temple (1400 U Street). Sunday, February 22,...
Hoshi Matsuri (Star Festival) Prayer Service and Mamemaki (Bean Tossing) Ritual – February 15, 2026, at 1:30 pm
This year's Hoshi Matsuri (Star Festival) Prayer Service and Mamemaki (Bean Tossing) Ritual will be held at the temple on Sunday, February 15th at...
Hatsu Daishiku Service – January 18, 2026
We warmly invite you to join us for our Hatsu Daishiku Service tomorrow (Sunday, January 18, 2026), at 1:30 pm. This special celebration marks our...
Happy New Year! Joya and Shusho-e Services
As the year comes to a close, we invite you to join us for two deeply significant services at the Northern California Koyasan Buddhist Temple: our...
Contact
Please don't hesitate to call or e-mail us if you have any questions