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
Gotanye Service
The traditional music service and ochigo procession will be held at our Gotan-E service in observance of Shinran Shonin’s birthday. Shinran Shonin is the founder of Jodo Shinshu (Shin) Buddhism. Signifying Shinran’s entering the Shoren-In Temple to become a monk at age 9, our third grade Dharma School students will participate in the ochigo procession.
Please join us as we welcome Special Guest Speaker, Bishop Tatsuya Aoki, of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada.
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.
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 Rev. Matt Hamasaki.
Memorial Day Interfaith 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 Rev. Matt Hamasaki.
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.
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.
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 Rev. Matt Hamasaki.
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 Rev. Matt Hamasaki.
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 Rev. Matt Hamasaki.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sometimes Monkeys Fall Out of Trees: Thursday Health & Wellness
Join us for our monthly Thursday Health & Wellness Series with guest speaker, Taryn Hara Tsukahira! This virtual event will discuss the topic of love and attachment through the lens of the Buddhist teaching, non-attachment. Click the event to register for free!
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 Rev. Matt Hamasaki.
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 Rev. Matt Hamasaki.
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.
Healthy Happy Pets: Thursday Health & Wellness
Join us for our monthly Thursday Health & Wellness Series with guest speaker, Taryn Hara Tsukahira! This virtual event will discuss the topic of love and attachment through the lens of the Buddhist teaching, non-attachment. Click the event to register for free!
Hanamatsuri Service
Hanamatsuri commemorates the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, who became the historical Sakyamuni Buddha. The Hanamido, or flower shrine, is a symbol of Lumbini Garden, the place of his birth. According to the ancient legend, the universe was filled with joyful music, flowers bloomed in full glory and sweet rain fell to make this a joyful event.
During this special service, the Sangha offers flowers and pours sweet tea over the statuette of the infant Buddha within the Hanamido. Please join us as we welcome Special Guest Speaker, Professor Mark Unno, University of Oregon.
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.
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 Rev. Yuki Sugahara.
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 Rev. Matt Hamasaki.
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.
“I Never Thought This Would Happen To Me”: Thursday Health & Wellness
Join us for our monthly Thursday Health & Wellness Series with guest speaker, Taryn Hara Tsukahira! This virtual event will discuss the topic of love and attachment through the lens of the Buddhist teaching, non-attachment. Click the event to register for free!
Spring Ohigan Service
Please join us as we welcome Special Guest Speaker, Rev. Ai Hironaka, Resident Minister of the Lahaina Hongwanji Mission.
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.
The Dharma talk for this service will be given by Rev. Yuki Sugahara.
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 Rev. Matt Hamasaki.
Tanoshimi Kai: Senior Luncheon (Ages 60+)
ENDS AT 12:00 NOON TODAY.
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.
BCA Eitaikyo Service
Note time change: Today’s Service begins at 10:00 am.
We are pleased to welcome our guest speaker, Reverend Emeritus Ron Miyamura, who grew up in the Placer area and recently retired as resident minister of Midwest Buddhist Temple in Chicago.
Eitaikyo is a special annual service to recognize the wishes of our predecessors for us to sustain the Temple and for the next generation to listen to and enjoy the teachings. This year will be extra special as we will have most of the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) ministers in attendance to perform a special liturgy called “Kanmuryojukyo Saho”. Please join us!
What is Love?: Thursday Health & Wellness
Join us for our monthly Thursday Health & Wellness Series with guest speaker, Taryn Hara Tsukahira! This virtual event will discuss the topic of love and attachment through the lens of the Buddhist teaching, non-attachment. Click the event to register for free!
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 Rev. Yuki Sugahara.
Nirvana 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 Rev. Yuki Sugahara.
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.
Scout Sunday Service
Join us in person in the Main Hondo or virtually via YouTube or Facebook Live for our Sunday Dharma Service.
Our Special Guest Speaker for Scout Sunday will be Paul Helman, current Unit Commissioner of our Cub Scout Pack 50 and Scouts BSA Troops 50B and 50G.
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.