Event Calendar

Our temple community offers a wide range of in-person and virtual events, including services, meditation, classes, fundraisers, and annual festivals.

Office Hours

Programs Beyond Sunday Dharma Service

  • 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.

  • Meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m.

    Check the calendar for specific dates.

Sacramento Dharma no Kai

  • Join Rev. Yuki for the monthly chanting of Shoshin Nembutsu Ge. The service is in-person only and meets in the Hondo.

  • Meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m.

    Check the calendar for specific dates.

Monthly Chanting Service

  • 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.

  • Meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m.

    Check the calendar for specific dates.

Wednesday Dharma Service

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 ❤️.

  • Available daily and accessible 24/7 on Rev. Yuki’s YouTube Channel.

Daily Dose of the Dharma

  • Join Rev. Matt as he hosts the Sangha Peer Support Group in the Little Hondo. This is a safe, welcoming space where we’ll come together to share, listen, and identify the key issues we want to explore together. Whether you're looking for support or just want to connect, you're welcome here.

    Open to all. No pressure to speak—just come as you are. Let’s build something meaningful, together.

  • Meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Little Hondo.

    Check the calendar for specific dates.

Sangha Peer Support Group

  • 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.

  • After Sunday Service on scheduled days.

    Check calendar for specific dates.

Rev. Matt’s Book Club

  • 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.

  • Meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.

    Check the calendar for specific dates.

Sangha Without Borders

  • 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.

  • 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: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Closed for lunch 12:30 - 1 pm

Something for your Sundays and every day in between

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Family Dharma Service and Shotsuki Hoyo Service
Jan
11
Dharma Service, Free Events, Public Events

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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Bodhi Day Service and Shotsuki Hoyo Service
Dec
7
Dharma Service, Free Events, Public Events

Bodhi Day 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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Combined Shotsuki Hoyo and Pet Memorial Service
Nov
2
Dharma Service, Free Events, Public Events

Combined Shotsuki Hoyo and Pet Memorial 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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Family Dharma Service and Shotsuki Hoyo Service
Oct
5
Dharma Service, Free Events, Public Events

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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Family Dharma Service and Shotsuki Hoyo Service
Sep
7
Dharma Service, Free Events, Public Events

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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Family Dharma Service and Shotsuki Hoyo Service
Aug
3
Dharma Service, Free Events, Public Events

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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Sangha Service & Discussion; Shotsuki Hoyo Service
Jul
6
Dharma Service, Free Events, Public Events

Sangha Service & Discussion; 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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Sangha Service & Discussion; Shotsuki Hoyo Service
Jun
8
Dharma Service, Free Events, Public Events

Sangha Service & Discussion; 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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Family Dharma Service and Shotsuki Hoyo Service
May
4
Dharma Service, Free Events, Public Events

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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