Event Calendar
Our temple community offers a wide range of in-person and virtual events, including services, meditation, classes, fundraisers, and annual festivals.
Programs Beyond Sunday Dharma Service
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Join Rev. Yuki for the reading of Tannisho. At each session parts of Tannisho is discussed with commentary from scholars. This session meets in person in classroom 1 and is conducted in Japanese.
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Meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m.
Check the calendar for specific dates.
Sacramento Dharma no Kai
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Join Rev. Yuki for the monthly chanting of Shoshin Nembutsu Ge. The service is in-person only and meets in the Hondo.
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Meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m.
Check the calendar for specific dates.
Monthly Chanting Service
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Join Rev. Yuki for mid-week dharma service. The services are in-person only. While the service is scheduled to accomodate our senior sangha members, adults of all ages are welcome. Transportation for seniors is available through ACC Rides.
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Meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m.
Check the calendar for specific dates.
Wednesday Dharma Service
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Join Rev. Yuki for the Sacramento Buddhist School, an adult study class. For in-person participants, meet in the Hondo for service before class. To join the virtual portion of class, send an email to yukisugahara10012022@buddhistchurch.org
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Meets on the fourth Friday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m.
Check the calendar for specific dates.
Note: no class in November and December due to holidays.
Sacramento Buddhist School
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Add the daily dose of Dharma to your morning routine. Watch and listen to Rev. Yuki’s YouTube channel for daily chanting of sutra, followed by a short Dharma message. Start your day with 15 – 20 minutes of Rev. Yuki’s Virtual Morning Service. Subscribe and ❤️.
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Available daily and accessible 24/7 on Rev. Yuki’s YouTube Channel.
Daily Dose of the Dharma
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At least 3 times a year, Rev. Matt hosts an in-person Book Club which spans multiple Sundays after dharma service. Book club will resume in early 2026.
Check the calendar for specific dates.
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After Sunday Service on scheduled days.
Check calendar for specific dates.
Rev. Matt’s Book Club
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Join host Rev. Patti Oshita as Rev. Bob presents the monthly Sangha Without Borders: Stories from Dharma Is Everywhere session.
You don’t need the book to participate in these sessions. However, if you’re interested, "Dharma Is Everywhere" can be purchased by coming into the Buddhist Church of Sacramento office or online via the BCA Bookstore.
To register as a first-time participant, please send an email to Betsuinprograms@buddhistchurch.org. Register once for the entire series.
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Meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Check the calendar for specific dates.
Sangha Without Borders
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Hosted by Revs. Patti and Bob Oshita, the Yoga for Health class with Bob Matsueda is designed for any age or physical condition. This class emphasizes deep breathing techniques and combines yoga poses and silent meditation together in a one hour zoom session.
New students, please contact BetsuinPrograms@buddhistchurch.org for more information or to register for the class as a first time student.
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Weekly on Wednesday evenings starting at 7 p.m.
Occasionally, the Yoga program may be substituted with other health and wellness programs.
Yoga for Health
Special Services and Events
125th Anniversary Event
Special Services
Annual Cultural and Fundraising Events
Temple Office Hours
For Holidays, check the Calendar or contact the office directly at
(916) 446-0121.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch 12:30 - 1 pm
Something for your Sundays and every day in between
Tanoshimi Kai: Senior Luncheon (Ages 60+)
Join us for Tanoshimi-Kai, a weekly senior luncheon at the temple for seniors (60+) in partnership with Meals on Wheels. Meals for seniors are free with an optional donation and feature a rotation of Japanese inspired meals.
Family Dharma Service and Shotsuki Hoyo Service
On the first Sunday of every month, we observe a special memorial service known as Shotsuki Hoyo. This service is dedicated as a time to remember and express gratitude for our family members and friends who have passed away during the month of the year in which the service is held.
If you would like to have your loved one’s name read/displayed during this service, please click this event and complete our Google Form, or call our office, 916-446-0121.
The Dharma talk for this service will be given by Sensei Keith Kato.
Tisarana Yoga - Online Session
Join Sandy Kataoka Fong as she leads an online yoga class. Tisarana Yoga seeks to cultivate relaxation and well-being in body, mind, and heart through practices designed to be safe and accessible for all ages and abilities. While rooted in the traditional practice of Hatha Yoga, the program is presented as a health and wellness activity that complements Buddhist practice. Its emphasis is on improving physical well-being, reducing stress, cultivating gratitude, and supporting the overall health of participants, while also reflecting the values of compassion, kindness, and respect that are central to our temple community.
To register and for additional details, please visit Yoga-Sacramento. Registration is required to receive the zoom link to participate on line. Sessions are recorded and available to registered yoga participants.
Tanoshimi Kai: Senior Luncheon (Ages 60+)
Join us for Tanoshimi-Kai, a weekly senior luncheon at the temple for seniors (60+) in partnership with Meals on Wheels. Meals for seniors are free with an optional donation and feature a rotation of Japanese inspired meals.
3rd Saturday Temple Maintenance Day
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.
Japanese Dharma Service
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.
Family Dharma Service
Join us for our weekly Sunday Dharma service in the Main Hondo of the temple. Our services are recorded and livestreamed on our Facebook and YouTube pages.
Tisarana Yoga - Online Session
Join Sandy Kataoka Fong as she leads an online yoga class. Tisarana Yoga seeks to cultivate relaxation and well-being in body, mind, and heart through practices designed to be safe and accessible for all ages and abilities. While rooted in the traditional practice of Hatha Yoga, the program is presented as a health and wellness activity that complements Buddhist practice. Its emphasis is on improving physical well-being, reducing stress, cultivating gratitude, and supporting the overall health of participants, while also reflecting the values of compassion, kindness, and respect that are central to our temple community.
To register and for additional details, please visit Yoga-Sacramento. Registration is required to receive the zoom link to participate on line. Sessions are recorded and available to registered yoga participants.
Tanoshimi Kai: Senior Luncheon (Ages 60+)
Join us for Tanoshimi-Kai, a weekly senior luncheon at the temple for seniors (60+) in partnership with Meals on Wheels. Meals for seniors are free with an optional donation and feature a rotation of Japanese inspired meals.
Fall Ohigan Service
Join us for our weekly Sunday Dharma service in the Main Hondo of the temple. Our services are recorded and livestreamed on our Facebook and YouTube pages.
Tisarana Yoga - Online Session
Join Sandy Kataoka Fong as she leads an online yoga class. Tisarana Yoga seeks to cultivate relaxation and well-being in body, mind, and heart through practices designed to be safe and accessible for all ages and abilities. While rooted in the traditional practice of Hatha Yoga, the program is presented as a health and wellness activity that complements Buddhist practice. Its emphasis is on improving physical well-being, reducing stress, cultivating gratitude, and supporting the overall health of participants, while also reflecting the values of compassion, kindness, and respect that are central to our temple community.
To register and for additional details, please visit Yoga-Sacramento. Registration is required to receive the zoom link to participate on line. Sessions are recorded and available to registered yoga participants.
3rd Saturday Temple Maintenance Day
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.
Japanese Dharma Service
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.
Japanese Dharma Service
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.
3rd Saturday Temple Maintenance Day
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.
3rd Saturday Temple Maintenance Day
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.
Japanese Dharma Service
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.
Tanoshimi Kai: Senior Luncheon (Ages 60+)
Join us for Tanoshimi-Kai, a weekly senior luncheon at the temple for seniors (60+) in partnership with Meals on Wheels. Meals for seniors are free with an optional donation and feature a rotation of Japanese inspired meals.
Family Dharma Service
Join us for our weekly Sunday Dharma service in the Main Hondo of the temple. Our services are recorded and livestreamed on our Facebook and YouTube pages.
Tanoshimi Kai: Senior Luncheon (Ages 60+)
Join us for Tanoshimi-Kai, a weekly senior luncheon at the temple for seniors (60+) in partnership with Meals on Wheels. Meals for seniors are free with an optional donation and feature a rotation of Japanese inspired meals.
Family Dharma Service
Join us for our weekly Sunday Dharma service in the Main Hondo of the temple. Our services are recorded and livestreamed on our Facebook and YouTube pages.
Tanoshimi Kai: Senior Luncheon (Ages 60+)
Join us for Tanoshimi-Kai, a weekly senior luncheon at the temple for seniors (60+) in partnership with Meals on Wheels. Meals for seniors are free with an optional donation and feature a rotation of Japanese inspired meals.
Special Seniors Dharma Service (in English); Join us for refreshments afterward!
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.
Family Dharma Service
Join us for our weekly Sunday Dharma service in the Main Hondo of the temple. Our services are recorded and livestreamed on our Facebook and YouTube pages.
3rd Saturday Temple Maintenance Day
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.
Tanoshimi Kai: Senior Luncheon (Ages 60+)
Join us for Tanoshimi-Kai, a weekly senior luncheon at the temple for seniors (60+) in partnership with Meals on Wheels. Meals for seniors are free with an optional donation and feature a rotation of Japanese inspired meals.
Bazaar Clean Up - No Service
Can you lend a hand? There is no Sunday Dharma Service on August 10 because we are cleaning up after the Bazaar. If you are able to help, bring work gloves, wear closed toes shoes and join in on the clean up. We start at 7 a.m. See you there!
80th Annual Japanese Food and Cultural Bazaar
Summer is here so that means it’s time for our annual Food and Cultural Bazaar. We are bringing back many of the traditions you love to see at our Bazaar, and adding some new one too!
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!
NO SERVICE TODAY DUE TO BAZAAR PREPARATIONS
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.
Family Dharma Service and Shotsuki Hoyo Service
On the first Sunday of every month, we observe a special memorial service known as Shotsuki Hoyo. This service is dedicated as a time to remember and express gratitude for our family members and friends who have passed away during the month of the year in which the service is held.
If you would like to have your loved one’s name read/displayed during this service, please click this event and complete our Google Form, or call our office, 916-446-0121.
The Dharma talk for this service will be given by Sensei Keith Kato.
Tanoshimi Kai: Senior Luncheon (Ages 60+)
Join us for Tanoshimi-Kai, a weekly senior luncheon at the temple for seniors (60+) in partnership with Meals on Wheels. Meals for seniors are free with an optional donation and feature a rotation of Japanese inspired meals.
Family Dharma Service
Join us for our weekly Sunday Dharma service in the Main Hondo of the temple. Our services are recorded and livestreamed on our Facebook and YouTube pages.
Tanoshimi Kai: Senior Luncheon (Ages 60+)
Join us for Tanoshimi-Kai, a weekly senior luncheon at the temple for seniors (60+) in partnership with Meals on Wheels. Meals for seniors are free with an optional donation and feature a rotation of Japanese inspired meals.
Family Dharma Service
Join us for our weekly Sunday Dharma service in the Main Hondo of the temple. Our services are recorded and livestreamed on our Facebook and YouTube pages.
3rd Saturday Temple Maintenance Day
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.
Tanoshimi Kai: Senior Luncheon (Ages 60+)
Join us for Tanoshimi-Kai, a weekly senior luncheon at the temple for seniors (60+) in partnership with Meals on Wheels. Meals for seniors are free with an optional donation and feature a rotation of Japanese inspired meals.
Special Seniors Dharma Service (in English); Join us for refreshments afterward!
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.
16th Annual Golf Tournament
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.
Bon Odori Festival
Shall we dance?
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 7:15 PM. The first dance kicks off at 7:30 PM.
Our Obon Video Tribute will be played on TV monitors in the courtyard and live-streamed throughout the Bon Odori.
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 while 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.
Tanoshimi Kai: Senior Luncheon (Ages 60+)
Join us for Tanoshimi-Kai, a weekly senior luncheon at the temple for seniors (60+) in partnership with Meals on Wheels. Meals for seniors are free with an optional donation and feature a rotation of Japanese inspired meals.
Bon Odori Practice
Need a little refresher on our Bon Odori dances? Come join us for obon practice and get back into the groove! Bon Odori Dance is Saturday, July 11. For more information about all Obon festivities and service, please click HERE.
Bon Odori Practice
Need a little refresher on our Bon Odori dances? Come join us for obon practice and get back into the groove! Bon Odori Dance is Saturday, July 11. For more information about all Obon festivities and service, please click HERE.
Bon Odori Practice
Need a little refresher on our Bon Odori dances? Come join us for obon practice and get back into the groove! Bon Odori Dance is Saturday, July 11. For more information about all Obon festivities and service, please click HERE.
Family Dharma Service and Shotsuki Hoyo Service
On the first Sunday of every month, we observe a special memorial service known as Shotsuki Hoyo. This service is dedicated as a time to remember and express gratitude for our family members and friends who have passed away during the month of the year in which the service is held.
If you would like to have your loved one’s name read/displayed during this service, please click this event and complete our Google Form, or call our office, 916-446-0121.
The Dharma talk for this service will be given by Sensei Keith Kato.
Bon Odori Practice
Need a little refresher on our Bon Odori dances? Come join us for obon practice and get back into the groove! Bon Odori Dance is Saturday, July 11. For more information about all Obon festivities and service, please click HERE.
Bon Odori Practice
Need a little refresher on our Bon Odori dances? Come join us for obon practice and get back into the groove! Bon Odori Dance is Saturday, July 11. For more information about all Obon festivities and service, please click HERE.