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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.
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Protocol for in-person services:
Bon Odori and Obon Service 2022
We've missed you. We're back in person this year!
You can participate in the festivities on Saturday, July 9 in person in our parking lot and courtyard. Also live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.
RSVPs are not required but would help us with planning. SIGN UP HERE.
Have Dinner at Bon Odori and Practice Nights
Concessions start at 5:30 pm
Click Read More to see both menus
Bazaar 2022: Drive-Thru Edition
Ordering now available!
The Sacramento Betsuin’s 2022 Annual Bazaar is different from past events. This one, on SUNDAY, September 18, is a Drive-Thru Bazaar.
Embrace Getting Older
Monthly Series on Zoom, July 7
Understanding your body better through balancing, stretching and moving.
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.
A Remarkable Journey…
Monthly Series on Zoom, Aug. 25
Janelle, a third-generation Japanese-American who is descended from 26 generations of Buddhist priests, will share her experiences on her journey from Marysville to Japan.
Benefit Concert for Ukraine
Saturday, Aug. 13; 2-3 pm
The Sacramento Betsuin is presenting a free concert at the Buddhist Church of Sacramento (2401 Riverside Blvd.) featuring musical offerings from the Sangha, community members and performers from Ukraine.
To donate, CLICK HERE
Interested in learning Japanese?
Classes are forming now
Sakura Gakuen Japanese Language School’s Summer Virtual Program is now open for registration.
Free Shredding Day
Saturday, Aug. 6--9 am-1pm
ABA will be sponsoring a Free Shredding Day.
Bon Odori Music
Listen or download
The Bon Odori, Taiko, Public Music Subcommittee commissioned two bon odori recordings from professional taiko drummer Isaku, completed in 2022, plus four other recordings released in 2021. Thank you to Isaku Kageyama and all the musicians for making these tracks available.
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.
If attending in person, please review the protocols HERE.
2022 Sacramento Betsuin Golf Tournament
Thursday, July 14 at Dry Creek Ranch GC
Join us for a fun day on the golf course and help support the Betsuin. Golf, raffle prizes, take-home lunch and more!
The field is limited, so register early to ensure you will be included.
Take a Photo Trip Into the Past
Remember Sacramento's Japantown?
Access the Californa Museum’s collection of photos and videos by CLICKING ON THIS LINK
Yoga classes at home
Free Classes on Zoom
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
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.
Become a Member of our Sangha
Join our community and support the Temple
You can support the temple by becoming a member. The 2022 Membership Dues Payment Form is available online here.