Community Calendar
Our temple community offers a wide range of in-person and virtual events, including services, meditation, classes, fundraisers, and annual festivals.
125th Anniversary Events
Special Services
Annual Cultural and Fundraising Events
Temple Office Hours
Our Office is closed the last Monday of every month. Additional hours offered by appointment. For Holidays, check the Calendar or contact the office directly at (916) 446-0121.
Monday: 9AM - 1PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9AM - 4PM
Thursday, Friday: 9AM - 1PM
Saturday, Sunday: 9AM - 12PM
Something for your Sundays and every day in between
125th Anniversary Banquet
We are overwhelmed with gratitude at the response to the Banquet and the generous support we have received. We regret that we can no longer accept additions to the Banquet waitlist. Thank you to Everyone!
No Service today; moved to Saturday, 11/23/2024
Special Hoonko and 125th Anniversary Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, November 23, 2024 and replaces Sunday Dharma service on November 24. No service on November 24, 2024.
Monthly Chanting Service
Start your day with the chanting of Shoshin Nembutsu-Ge (Shoshinge), Hymn of True Shinjin, and the Nembutsu, led by Rev. Yuki Sugahara. We meet in the Main Hondo; please join us afterward for coffee and fellowship in the Library.
Morning Coffee Break
Join us for morning coffee and a bit of time to relax and socialize. Everyone needs a coffee break now and then! Hosted by our Church Elders and everyone is welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you here! ~ Main Building, Classrooms 2 & 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.
Morning Coffee Break
Join us for morning coffee and a bit of time to relax and socialize. Everyone needs a coffee break now and then! Hosted by our Church Elders and everyone is welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you here! ~ Main Building, Classrooms 2 & 3 ~
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.
Girl Scout Troop 569 Holiday Craft Fair
Shop for stocking stuffers and holiday crafts by supporting Girl Scout Troop 569.
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.
Morning Coffee Break
Join us for morning coffee and a bit of time to relax and socialize. Everyone needs a coffee break now and then! Hosted by our Church Elders and everyone is welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you here! ~ Main Building, Classrooms 2 & 3 ~
Sacramento Dharma no Kai with Rev. Yuki
Monthly class that focuses on the reading of Tannisho, a two-part work representing a compilation of teachings by Shinran. At each session, parts of Tannisho will be discussed with commentary from scholars. Class is conducted in Japanese.
Morning Coffee Break
Join us for morning coffee and a bit of time to relax and socialize. Everyone needs a coffee break now and then! Hosted by our Church Elders and everyone is welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you here! ~ Main Building, Classrooms 2 & 3 ~
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.
The Dharma talk for this service will be given by <TBD>.
Morning Coffee Break
Join us for morning coffee and a bit of time to relax and socialize. Everyone needs a coffee break now and then! Hosted by our Church Elders and everyone is welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you here! ~ Main Building, Classrooms 2 & 3 ~
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 Rev. Matt Hamasaki. We started this special service with our Seniors in mind ~ a little less crowded and oduring the week. All ages are welcome! Please stay for refreshments and fellowship in Classrooms 1 & 4 immediately following service.
Morning Coffee Break
Join us for morning coffee and a bit of time to relax and socialize. Everyone needs a coffee break now and then! Hosted by our Church Elders and everyone is welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you here! ~ Main Building, Classrooms 2 & 3 ~
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.
Betsuin Closed - New Year's Holiday
Join us for Joya-E Service on 12/31/2024, 5:00 pm, and for Shusho-E Service on 1/1/2025, 9:30 am! Regular Office Hours and programming return on Saturday, January 4th!
Joya-E: New Year’s Eve 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. This event is free and open to the public.
Sacramento Buddhist School - Adult Buddhist Study
Rev. Yuki continues his Sacramento Buddhist School - Adult Study Class on the 4th Friday of each month. If you would like to join for the chanting and etiquette practice, please meet in the Main Hondo at 7:00 pm. If you would like to just attend the class, please come to Classroom 1 at 8:00 pm. To join virtually (at 8:00 pm), please email Rev. Yuki at yukisugahara10012022@buddhistchurch.org to obtain the Zoom link.
Subject Topic for September 2024 thru February 2025 will be Buddhist Art. Please note that Adult Study Class will not meet during November or December 2024.
Sacramento Buddhist School - Adult Buddhist Study
Rev. Yuki continues his Sacramento Buddhist School - Adult Study Class on the 4th Friday of each month. If you would like to join for the chanting and etiquette practice, please meet in the Main Hondo at 7:00 pm. If you would like to just attend the class, please come to Classroom 1 at 8:00 pm. To join virtually (at 8:00 pm), please email Rev. Yuki at yukisugahara10012022@buddhistchurch.org to obtain the Zoom link.
Subject Topic for September 2024 thru February 2025 will be Buddhist Art. Please note that Adult Study Class will not meet during November or December 2024.
Special Saturday Service - Hoonko & 125th Anniversary service
Special Hoonko and 125th Anniversary Service with special guest speaker Rev. Kusunoki from the Seattle Betsuin. This will be a special program designed for our 125th Anniversary. Don’t forget, our 125th Anniversary Banquet later in the evening with doors opening at 5:00 PM.
The Saturday service is in lieu of Sunday Dharma service. There is no service on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
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
On the third Wednesday of each month, join us for this special service with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Matt Hamasaki. We started this special service with our Seniors in mind ~ a little less crowded and oduring the week. All ages are welcome! Please stay for refreshments and fellowship in Classrooms 1 & 4 immediately following service.
Morning Coffee Break
Join us for morning coffee and a bit of time to relax and socialize. Everyone needs a coffee break now and then! Hosted by our Church Elders and everyone is welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you here! ~ Main Building, Classrooms 2 & 3 ~
Monthly Chanting Service
Start your day with the chanting of Shoshin Nembutsu-Ge (Shoshinge), Hymn of True Shinjin, and the Nembutsu, led by Rev. Yuki Sugahara. We meet in the Main Hondo; please join us afterward for coffee and fellowship in the Library.
Family Dharma Service and Pet Memorial Service
Pet Memorial Service - Please bring a photo of your beloved pet(s) who have passed away, to be placed on the Onaijin for the memorial. Be sure to label the back of your photo(s), which can be picked up after service. Any remaining photographs will be held in the Office for safe-keeping until December 15th.
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.
Sacramento Dharma no Kai with Rev. Yuki
Monthly class that focuses on the reading of Tannisho, a two-part work representing a compilation of teachings by Shinran. At each session, parts of Tannisho will be discussed with commentary from scholars. Class is conducted in Japanese.
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 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.
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.
ANNUAL MEETING OF CHURCH MEMBERS
All church members are invited to attend the Buddhist Church of Sacramento’s Annual General Meeting on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 10:15 am in the Main Hondo. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet members of the Board of Trustees, receive an overview of the state of the temple, and have an opportunity to sign up for a variety of committees in support of the temple and its activities.
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.
Sacramento Buddhist School - Adult Buddhist Study
Rev. Yuki continues his Sacramento Buddhist School - Adult Study Class on the 4th Friday of each month. If you would like to join for the chanting and etiquette practice, please meet in the Main Hondo at 7:00 pm. If you would like to just attend the class, please come to Classroom 1 at 8:00 pm. To join virtually (at 8:00 pm), please email Rev. Yuki at yukisugahara10012022@buddhistchurch.org to obtain the Zoom link.
Subject Topic for September 2024 thru February 2025 will be Buddhist Art. Please note that Study Class will not meet during November or December 2024.
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.
Morning Coffee Break
Join us for morning coffee and a bit of time to relax and socialize. Everyone needs a coffee break now and then! Hosted by our Church Elders and everyone is welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you here! ~ Main Building, Classrooms 2 & 3 ~
Morning Coffee Break
Join us for morning coffee and a bit of time to relax and socialize. Everyone needs a coffee break now and then! Hosted by our Church Elders and everyone is welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you here! ~ Main Building, Classrooms 2 & 3 ~
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.
Morning Coffee Break
Join us for morning coffee and a bit of time to relax and socialize. Everyone needs a coffee break now and then! Hosted by our Church Elders and everyone is welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you here! ~ Main Building, Classrooms 2 & 3 ~
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 Rev. Matt Hamasaki. We started this special service with our Seniors in mind ~ a little less crowded and oduring the week. All ages are welcome! Please stay for refreshments and fellowship in Classrooms 1 & 4 immediately following service.
Morning Coffee Break
Join us for morning coffee and a bit of time to relax and socialize. Everyone needs a coffee break now and then! Hosted by our Church Elders and everyone is welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you here! ~ Main Building, Classrooms 2 & 3 ~
The Incredible History of Nikkei Farmers in the Delta
Please join us for a free talk about the incredible history of Nikkei farmers in the Sacramento Delta and the work of citizen-historians to uncover and preserve this hard and important history.
RSVP today at kanshahistory.org/join-us
This event is sponsored by the Adult Buddhist Association of the Buddhist Church of Sacramento and co-sponsored by the Sacramento JACL and Florin JACL-Sacramento Valley. This project is made possible with funding by individual donors, APIs Rise, Vesper Society, California Humanities, and California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, and the time and labor of 150+ volunteers.
Kieshiki Affirmation Ceremony & Joint Eitaikyo, Late Bishops’ Memorial & BCA 125th Anniversary Service
Continental Breakfast begins at 8:30 AM
Kieshiki Affirmation Ceremony at 9:00 AM
Joint Eitaikyo, Late Bishops' Memorial and BCA 125th Anniversary Service at 10:00 AM
Luncheon and Entertainment to Follow
Location: Buddhist Church of Stockton: 2820 Shimizu Drive, Stockton, CA 95203
Please Contact Rev. Candice Shibata at: (209) 810-5601 or revshibata@gmail.com if your have any questions
KINTSUKUROI Movie Screening
On October 12, 2024, at 1:00 PM, in partnership with Ikeibi Film Company, we’re thrilled to host a screening of KINTSUKUROI, a full-feature film written and directed by Bay Area’s own Kerwin Berk.
Tickets are on sale now! Get yours for $25 (general admission), $20 (students and seniors 65+), with special packages also available. If you can’t make it, you can still support the event by purchasing the DVD online.
To buy tickets, visit: https://tinyurl.com/Oct12-Movie.
About the film:
KINTSUKUROI
n.
1. the Japanese art of repairing pottery using gold
2. the strength and beauty found in something that has been broken
Like every immigrant family, the Itos came to the United States to build a better life. After years of struggle and sacrifice, the dream that was America seemed within their grasp.
Then the world changed forever …
With a stroke of his pen, President Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066 and effectively destroyed the lives of 120,000 Japanese Americans at the onset of WWII.
KINTSUKUROI follows members of the Ito family from their pre-war life in San Francisco’s Japantown to the concentration camps of the American West to the battlefields of Europe as they struggle to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives.
The film features Ryan Takemiya, Kealani Kitaura, Ken Takeda, Ron Munekawa, Kiyomi Koide and Chizu Omori.
SCHEDULE
Doors open for check in - noon
KINTSUKUROI screening begins - 1pm
Q&A follows the film - 3:15
Meet the cast and crew
Runtime: 2 hours and 15 minutes