On the first Wednesday of each month, join us for this special service with a Dharma Talk by our Rimban, Rev. Yuki Sugahara. We started this special weekday service with our Seniors in mind ~ a little less crowded and offered in Japanese, as well as English. All ages are welcome! Please stay for refreshments and fellowship in Classrooms 1 & 4 immediately following service.

Join us in Classrooms 1-4 for our Dharma School Open House. Meet our amazing teachers and see what the Dharma School students have been up to.

Register for this free event.

JYBA Annual Spaghetti Feed

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Time: 5:30 Doors Open

6:00 Dinner

Location: Sacramento Buddhist Church

2401 Riverside Blvd.

Sacramento, CA 95818

Tickets: $15.00 - Kids under 5 years old eat free!

Featuring: Salad, Pasta, Bread, Dessert. Raffle Drawings, Last Man Standing and more!

Tickets may be purchased from any JYBA member after church service or by contacting Matt Tokeshi-Nitta via email: Matthewn22@gmail.com. GROUP RESERVATIONS MADE IN ADVANCE, for reservations or To-go orders, email Matt Tokeshi-Nitta at: Matthewn22@gmail.com.

On the third Wednesday of each month, join us for this special service with a Dharma Talk by our Rev. Matt Hamasaki. We started this special weekday service with our Seniors in mind ~ a little less crowded. All ages are welcome! Please stay for refreshments and fellowship in Classrooms 1 & 4 immediately following service.

Grab your work gloves and join the Building and Maintenance crew for the monthly 3rd Saturday Betsuin Maintenance day. There is always much to do to keep our buildings and grounds in good working order and we rely on the volunteers who come out to lend a hand. No experience necessary.

Examples of routine work performed include: changing light bulbs and fixtures, installing paper towel dispensers, patching holes, cleaning the ice machine, replacing batteries in smoke detectors to more labor intensive jobs such as cleaning gutters, inspecting drains, cleaning swamp coolers, etc. Think of it as the temple equivalent of the “honey do list!”

For details, please email Ken at kfuruk@aol.com.

The Volunteer, a documentary directed by David Brodie, will be shown at the Buddhist Church of Sacramento on April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm. This is a 35 minute documentary of Japanese American Vietnam Veteran, Bruce Nakashima, who reflects on his combat experiences, and his struggles to overcome his feelings of guilt and anger. Following the film, there will be a Question & Answer session including the Director.  

The Nisei VFW Post 8985 and the Sacramento Adult Buddhist Association are co-sponsoring this free event and welcome you to attend as well as bring a friend or fellow Veteran. If there are any questions, contact John Yoshikawa, (916) 320-2111; spyron@aol.com.

About the Volunteer

The Volunteer is a short documentary about Vietnam veteran Bruce Nakashima.

“The pain in The Volunteer captures the unforgivable realities of war, things that hurt any combat Veteran to the marrow.  The joy is realizing, from Bruce Nakashima’s experiences, that I am neither a criminal nor a victim.”  –Francisco Juarez, Vietnam Veteran and Commander of the El Camino Real Chapter of the American GI Forum of the US

 “…a moving and deeply resonant exploration into the enduring impact of racial trauma, the profound power and bonds of friendship, and the universal quest for identity and a sense of belonging.”  BEND Film Festival

Join Rev. Yuki for Japanese Dharma Service on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 9:30 am to 10:15 am in the Little Hondo.

Mark your calendar for the 15th Oldies But Goodies Dance hosted by the ABA–Saturday, April 25, at the Buddhist Church of Sacramento.

Disc Jockey “Dr. Don” Kazama will play music from the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s from 7 to 11 p.m.

Tickets are $20 for ABA members and $25 for non-members. (An ABA family membership is $10.) Pupus and hosted refreshments will be provided. Ticket sales are limited to 200 attendees. 

You can purchase tickets from: 

Grace Hatano (916) 451-7520; bghat1@sbcglobal.net 

Stephen Kashiwada (916) 213-7427; slkash@aol.com

Jean Kashiwada (916) 392-0958; ksjkash@aol.com  

Martha Kushida (916) 834-9209; dockush6@sbcglobal.net 

Bob Nishimoto (916) 422-9415; BNish@sbcglobal.net

Karen Adachi (916) 392-3206; karenadachi@aol.com 

Tosh Ohara (916) 248-6012; toap@sbcglobal.net

Misa Oshiro (916) 427-5059; cmkoshiro3@msn.com 

Mike Ota (916) 213-8558; caz3311@yahoo.com

Ruth Seo (916) 425-0791; rseo@att.net

John/Elaine Yoshikawa (916) 383-4755; spyron@aol.com 

To reserve a table for groups of eight or more, please contact John Yoshikawa.

Dharma school for school-aged kids pre-K to 12 grade is on the first and third Sunday of the month between September and May.

For more information visit the Dharma School page.

Grab your work gloves and join the Building and Maintenance crew for the monthly 3rd Saturday Betsuin Maintenance day. There is always much to do to keep our buildings and grounds in good working order and we rely on the volunteers who come out to lend a hand. No experience necessary.

Examples of routine work performed include: changing light bulbs and fixtures, installing paper towel dispensers, patching holes, cleaning the ice machine, replacing batteries in smoke detectors to more labor intensive jobs such as cleaning gutters, inspecting drains, cleaning swamp coolers, etc. Think of it as the temple equivalent of the “honey do list!”

For details, please email Ken at kfuruk@aol.com.

Join Rev. Yuki for Japanese Dharma Service on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 9:30 am to 10:15 am in the Little Hondo.

Dharma school for school-aged kids pre-K to 12 grade is on the first and third Sunday of the month between September and May.

For more information visit the Dharma School page.

Grab your work gloves and join the Building and Maintenance crew for the monthly 3rd Saturday Betsuin Maintenance day. There is always much to do to keep our buildings and grounds in good working order and we rely on the volunteers who come out to lend a hand. No experience necessary.

Examples of routine work performed include: changing light bulbs and fixtures, installing paper towel dispensers, patching holes, cleaning the ice machine, replacing batteries in smoke detectors to more labor intensive jobs such as cleaning gutters, inspecting drains, cleaning swamp coolers, etc. Think of it as the temple equivalent of the “honey do list!”

For details, please email Ken at kfuruk@aol.com.

Join Rev. Yuki for Japanese Dharma Service on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 9:30 am to 10:15 am in the Little Hondo.

Join us for the Bon Odori dance festivities starting with the procession of ministers, odori instructors, and dancers from the Hondo to the parking lot at 7:00 PM. The first dance kicks off at 7:15 PM. Our Obon Memorial Tribute video will be played on TV monitors in the courtyard and live-streamed throughout the Bon Odori. To include your loved one in the Obon Tribute video, please complete this form before July 6th.

Food and merchandise concessions will open at 5:00 PM, so arrive early to enjoy dinner before dancing. Savor delicious teriyaki beef sandwiches, Gunther’s freezes, and a variety of other tasty treats. Onibi Beer is back this year and will be available starting at 5:00 PM until supplies last.

The Obon store will also be open, offering a range of Obon gear.

For a full list of obon dates and details, visit our Obon Page.

Hatsubon is the first Obon Service observed after a loved one has passed.  A combined Obon/Hatsubon service will be held in the Main Hondo at 9:30 AM.

Special Guest Speaker: Reverend Nariaki Hayashi

The Obon/Hatsubon Service will also be live streamed on Facebook and YouTube.

Save the date for our 16th Annual Golf Tournament. More details to come in the spring. Check back by visiting the annual golf tournament page.

Grab your work gloves and join the Building and Maintenance crew for the monthly 3rd Saturday Betsuin Maintenance day. There is always much to do to keep our buildings and grounds in good working order and we rely on the volunteers who come out to lend a hand. No experience necessary.

Examples of routine work performed include: changing light bulbs and fixtures, installing paper towel dispensers, patching holes, cleaning the ice machine, replacing batteries in smoke detectors to more labor intensive jobs such as cleaning gutters, inspecting drains, cleaning swamp coolers, etc. Think of it as the temple equivalent of the “honey do list!”

For details, please email Ken at kfuruk@aol.com.

Summer is here so that means it’s time for our annual Food and Cultural Bazaar. For two delicious days, we are bringing back many of the traditions you love to see at our Bazaar!

Check out all the details here.

For over 80 years, our beloved Bazaar has always been something to look forward to and to reminisce. For two days in August, visitors and Sangha members alike enjoy a vast array of Japanese food, cultural events, music, and games.

The words “Thank You” are not enough to express our gratitude to the Greater Sacramento community for their patronage over the decades. It is through the continued support of our families, friends and visitors, as well as hundreds of dedicated volunteers, that enable us to keep this longstanding tradition alive as a highlight of the summer!

Summer is here so that means it’s time for our annual Food and Cultural Bazaar. For two delicious days, we are bringing back many of the traditions you love to see at our Bazaar!

Check out all the details here.

For over 80 years, our beloved Bazaar has always been something to look forward to and to reminisce. For two days in August, visitors and Sangha members alike enjoy a vast array of Japanese food, cultural events, music, and games.

The words “Thank You” are not enough to express our gratitude to the Greater Sacramento community for their patronage over the decades. It is through the continued support of our families, friends and visitors, as well as hundreds of dedicated volunteers, that enable us to keep this longstanding tradition alive as a highlight of the summer!

Grab your work gloves and join the Building and Maintenance crew for the monthly 3rd Saturday Betsuin Maintenance day. There is always much to do to keep our buildings and grounds in good working order and we rely on the volunteers who come out to lend a hand. No experience necessary.

Examples of routine work performed include: changing light bulbs and fixtures, installing paper towel dispensers, patching holes, cleaning the ice machine, replacing batteries in smoke detectors to more labor intensive jobs such as cleaning gutters, inspecting drains, cleaning swamp coolers, etc. Think of it as the temple equivalent of the “honey do list!”

For details, please email Ken at kfuruk@aol.com.

Grab your work gloves and join the Building and Maintenance crew for the monthly 3rd Saturday Betsuin Maintenance day. There is always much to do to keep our buildings and grounds in good working order and we rely on the volunteers who come out to lend a hand. No experience necessary.

Examples of routine work performed include: changing light bulbs and fixtures, installing paper towel dispensers, patching holes, cleaning the ice machine, replacing batteries in smoke detectors to more labor intensive jobs such as cleaning gutters, inspecting drains, cleaning swamp coolers, etc. Think of it as the temple equivalent of the “honey do list!”

For details, please email Ken at kfuruk@aol.com.

Join Rev. Yuki for Japanese Dharma Service on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 9:30 am to 10:15 am in the Little Hondo.

Grab your work gloves and join the Building and Maintenance crew for the monthly 3rd Saturday Betsuin Maintenance day. There is always much to do to keep our buildings and grounds in good working order and we rely on the volunteers who come out to lend a hand. No experience necessary.

Examples of routine work performed include: changing light bulbs and fixtures, installing paper towel dispensers, patching holes, cleaning the ice machine, replacing batteries in smoke detectors to more labor intensive jobs such as cleaning gutters, inspecting drains, cleaning swamp coolers, etc. Think of it as the temple equivalent of the “honey do list!”

For details, please email Ken at kfuruk@aol.com.

Join Rev. Yuki for Japanese Dharma Service on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 9:30 am to 10:15 am in the Little Hondo.

Join Rev. Yuki for Japanese Dharma Service on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 9:30 am to 10:15 am in the Little Hondo.

Grab your work gloves and join the Building and Maintenance crew for the monthly 3rd Saturday Betsuin Maintenance day. There is always much to do to keep our buildings and grounds in good working order and we rely on the volunteers who come out to lend a hand. No experience necessary.

Examples of routine work performed include: changing light bulbs and fixtures, installing paper towel dispensers, patching holes, cleaning the ice machine, replacing batteries in smoke detectors to more labor intensive jobs such as cleaning gutters, inspecting drains, cleaning swamp coolers, etc. Think of it as the temple equivalent of the “honey do list!”

For details, please email Ken at kfuruk@aol.com.

Grab your work gloves and join the Building and Maintenance crew for the monthly 3rd Saturday Betsuin Maintenance day. There is always much to do to keep our buildings and grounds in good working order and we rely on the volunteers who come out to lend a hand. No experience necessary.

Examples of routine work performed include: changing light bulbs and fixtures, installing paper towel dispensers, patching holes, cleaning the ice machine, replacing batteries in smoke detectors to more labor intensive jobs such as cleaning gutters, inspecting drains, cleaning swamp coolers, etc. Think of it as the temple equivalent of the “honey do list!”

For details, please email Ken at kfuruk@aol.com.

Join Rev. Yuki for Japanese Dharma Service on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 9:30 am to 10:15 am in the Little Hondo.