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Meet Rev. Yuki Sugahara
Our new second minister
Reverend Yuki Sugahara became the resident minister of the Oregon Buddhist Temple June 1, 2017. He is originally from Shimane Prefecture located just north of Hiroshima. He comes from a temple family on both his father’s (Kōrinji) and mother’s (Gokurakuji) side.
December Services
On Facebook, YouTube and in-person
Dharma services will be conducted in-person , AND Live-streamed and recorded on our Facebook page and YouTube page.
Chicken Teriyaki Bowl Fundraiser
Pickup at the Church on Dec. 4
Pick up for pre-orders is Sunday, December 4 from 10 am – 1 pm inside the kaikan. Limited quantities can also be purchased on the day of the fundraiser.
The Cub Scouts will be selling drinks and the Girl Scouts will be selling crafts in the kaikan. Bazaar merchandise is also on sale.
Sakura Gakuen Japanese Language School
Jan. 24-May 23, 2023
Japan is open for foreign travelers now.
Register for the 2023 spring semester Japanese conversation class. The spring semester is from January 24, 2023 to May 23, 2023. All the classes will be online Zoom classes with live teachers.
Family Bowling at Land Park Lanes
Sundays at 1 pm beginning Nov. 20
The Buddhist Church of Sacramento Sports Program is offering open bowling on Sundays in November, December and January. Participants can join us on any or all of the dates.
Opportunity Drawing
Entry Deadline January 15, 2023
The members of the Betsuin’s Board of Trustees are excited to announce a new type of fundraiser, which will not only benefit the church but will provide participants an opportunity to win monetary prizes.
Yoga for Health
Free Zoom classes
Bob Matsueda, a certified yoga instructor who presented a yoga class for our Health and Wellness Series, is offering free yoga classes on Wednesdays.
Sign up at betsuinprograms@buddhistchurch.org
We will be showing reruns on November 9, 2022, at 7 pm.
On November 16th, Bob will have a session. Ater that date, he will take a holiday break and meet in the New Year.
Shotgatsu: Teriyaki Chicken & Chow Mein
Pick up at Sacramento Betsuin
Order by Dec. 10.
Pick up on Dec. 31 at Sacramento Betsuin or Placer Buddhist Church.
Mochitsuki 2022
Since we’re not making mochi ourselves this year, we invite you to support Placer Buddhist Church with their Mochitsuki event.
Discover Your Family’s Japanese History
Jan. 15, 2023 in the Hondo and on Zoom
Are you interested in tracing your roots back to Japan?
Do you have Japanese registry documents you need help interpreting?
Please join us for an informative session on how to trace your Japanese ancestry presented by Marty Wolf.
Sr. YBA 2022 Conference: Multiverse Perspective
Dec. 16-18 at Sacramento Betsuin
On December 16-18, Senior YBA will be holding our first in-person conference since 2019 at Sacramento Betsuin.
Come join Sr. YBA, a group of young adults from various BCA temples, for a fun weekend of Marvel-themed Buddhism and community! Guest speakers include Reverend Matthew Hamasaki of the Sacramento Betsuin and Devon Matsumoto of The Young Buddhist Editorial.
“30 Verses on Representation Only”
Monthly Lecture Series on Zoom
This monthly series on Tuesdays from October 18 to March 28 is presented by Rev. Yuki Sugahara of the Portland Buddhist Temple.
Sign up at BetsuinPrograms@buddhistchurch.org
What are the “30 Verses on Representation Only (Bodhisattva Vasubandhu)?”
Rev. Yuki explains:
NEW! Our Instagram Page is Active
Follow our page for updates about the temple
We are so excited to start posting on Instagram! Don’t forget to give us a follow and spread the word to your friends and family! Looking forward to connecting with you there.
You can search for buddhistchurchofsac or click on the link:
Buddhist Church of Sacramento’s Instagram Page
“Music is Healing”
Monthly Series on Zoom, Dec. 15
Enjoy an evening of holiday music with musical enthusiast Gordon Ah Tye
Join us virtually for an informative session, part of our monthly Thursday Health & Wellness series.
Sign up at betsuinprograms@buddhistchurch.org. After you register, the Zoom link will be sent a few days prior to the seminar.
Dharma School is Starting Sept. 18
Classes will be in-person on first and third Sundays
We are excited to announce the return of in-person Dharma School for the 2022/23 term which starts on September 18, 2022, following Dharma service. The most notable change, besides returning in person, is Dharma School will be held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, instead of every Sunday.
Monthly Memorial Service (Shotsuki Hoyo)
On Facebook, YouTube and in-person
Click HERE to fill out the Google Form to have your loved one’s name read at the next service.
September service is on Sunday, Sept. 11
If attending in person, please review the protocols HERE.
Dharma Services In-Person (updated 6/25/22)
Please Review the Safety Protocols
All Sunday Dharma Services will be held in-person in the Hondo at 9:30 am starting June 12, 2022. All services will continue to be broadcast live on the church’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
Wearing a mask is not mandatory but highly recommended. Proof of vaccination is not required.
