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

Sacramento Dharma no Kai

Monthly Chanting Service

Wednesday Dharma Service

Sacramento Buddhist School

Daily Dose of the Dharma

Rev. Matt’s Book Club

Sangha Without Borders

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

Jul
7

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.

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Jul
8

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.

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Jul
9

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.

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Jul
11

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.

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Jul
12

Obon/Hatsubon Service

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.

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Jul
15

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.

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Jul
15

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.

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Jul
18

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.

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Family Dharma Service and Shotsuki Hoyo Service
Aug
2

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.

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Aug
5

Special Seniors Dharma Service (in Japanese and English); Join us for refreshments afterward!

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.

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Aug
8

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!

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Aug
9

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!

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Aug
15

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.

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Aug
19

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.

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Family Dharma Service and Shotsuki Hoyo Service
Sep
13

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.

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Sep
19

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.

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Sep
20

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.

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Oct
17

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.

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Oct
18

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.

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Nov
15

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.

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Nov
21

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.

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Dec
19

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.

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Dec
20

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.

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Family Dharma Service and Shotsuki Hoyo Service
Jul
5

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.

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Jul
2

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.

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Jul
1

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.

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Jul
1

Special Seniors Dharma Service (in Japanese and English); Join us for refreshments afterward!

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.

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Jun
21

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.

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Jun
20

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.

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Jun
19

Annual Pupu Party Benefit

Join ABA when they host the 2026 Annual Benefit for the BETSUIN SCHOLARSHIP EDUCATION FUND. The event will be a No-Host Pupu Party at HOUSE KITCHEN.   HOUSE KITCHEN features the finest American Contemporary Bar Food in a Modern Downtown Office Setting with Specialty Cocktail and Drink Pairings.  

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Jun
17

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.

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Family Dharma Service and Shotsuki Hoyo Service
Jun
14

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.

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Jun
3

Special Seniors Dharma Service (in Japanese and English); Join us for refreshments afterward!

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.

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May
20

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.

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May
17

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.

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May
16

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.

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May
9

Cars and Coffee

Get your favorite car looking its best - shine it up and bring it out for our for our Cars & Coffee gathering! This casual event is all about enjoying great cars and even better company. All cars and everyone are welcome.  Join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 8-10 a.m. at the Buddhist Church of Sacramento’s main parking lot at 2401 Riverside Blvd.

Here’s what’s brewing:

• Free coffee and pastries

• No registration fee, no judging - just a relaxed, no-pressure atmosphere

• A chance to connect with fellow car enthusiasts and share your ride

For more information, please call (916) 446-0121.

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May
6

Special Seniors Dharma Service (in Japanese and English); Join us for refreshments afterward!

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.

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May
3

Dharma School

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.

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Family Dharma Service and Shotsuki Hoyo Service
May
3

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.

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May
2

80th Annual Bonsai Show

The Sacramento Bonsai Club is hosting their 80th Annual Bonsai Show at the Buddhist Church of Sacramento Kaikan.

Admission is free.

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