News and Announcements

Read a thoughtful message from our ministers, catch up on last week’s events, and discover a new activity to get involved in. This is the place to hear about the latest announcements and updates or browse stories from the community. You can now also read the monthly Sangha newsletter from wherever you are, with our online PDF archive available below!

News

Big Shoes to Fill

Do you know someone who might be interested in joining our team as our new office manager?

Free Movie Event - One Fighting Irishman

Join us on Saturday, February 22, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM for a special FREE screening of Wayne Collins -One Fighting Irishman.

It’s the year for our Buddhist Church of Sacramento Rummage Sale

Save the date! And set aside your rummage sale donations!

JYBA Spaghetti Feed

Purchase your tickets for the Jr. YBA annual spaghetti feed!

Support the Pasadena Buddhist Temple Sangha

While the Eaton Fire in Southern California is now under containment, the road to recovery for many of the Pasadena Buddhist Temple is just beginning. Ways you can help.

SBWA Udon Fundraiser

Craving hot udon on a cold day? Join us on February 23, 2025 for the Sacramento Buddhist Women’s Association udon fundraiser.

2025 Sakura Matsuri Food & Shopping Faire

March 22, 2025 - Save the Date for our annual Sakura Matsuri Food & Shopping Faire

Did you know we have a Golf Club?

Interested in joining our golf club?

Kick off the new year with holiday gifting to 916 Ink

Join us and help support a nonprofit that empowers youth through creative writing and literacy programs.

Troop 50 Crab Feed

Purchase your tickets for the Scout Troop 50 Annual Crab Feed on February 1, 2025

All Aboard The Polar Express

All Aboard for a Free Screening of The Polar Express

125th Anniversary Banquet: Capacity Crowd Celebrates Compassion. Culture. Community.

More than 500 people turned out for the historic event.

Latest Posts and Updates

For all the latest news, articles, and announcements about our anniversary, head over to our 125th anniversary page. Here, you can browse all the updates, photos, and ways to get involved!

Celebrating 125 Years of the Buddhist Church of Sacramento

125th Anniversary Page

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Sharon Ito 2/25/24 Sharon Ito 2/25/24

Eagle Scout Achieves a Rare Double Honor

Kai Nakaoka achieves two of Scouts’ highest honors and blazes a trail for others.

Sandra Kataoka 2/23/24 Sandra Kataoka 2/23/24

ABA Community Service Award

Application for ABA Community Service Award is now closed.

Sharon Ito 2/23/24 Sharon Ito 2/23/24

Spaghetti Feed: Packed House

Thank you to those who continue to support this organization of teens with their community-focused volunteering and activities.

The Buddhist Church of Sacramento 2/16/24 The Buddhist Church of Sacramento 2/16/24

Panda’s No Cook Friday: Huge Success

Our temple’s security budget got a boost from this generous fundraiser. Thanks to Panda Express and our supporters!

Sharon Ito 2/11/24 Sharon Ito 2/11/24

Appreciating the Women of Jodo Shinshu

Guest speaker, Reverend Yukiko Motoyoshi, says countless women have helped to expand our Buddhist tradition around the world.

Sharon Ito 2/4/24 Sharon Ito 2/4/24

Scout Sunday: “Compassion. Culture. Community.”

Scout leader Paul Helman says the 125th Anniversary theme fits perfectly with the respective scouting pledges of each troop.

The Buddhist Church of Sacramento 1/29/24 The Buddhist Church of Sacramento 1/29/24

Japantown to Redevelopment and Beyond

Our original temple was among the hundreds of buildings and homes that comprised Sacramento’s Japantown.

Stephanie Fong 1/28/24 Stephanie Fong 1/28/24

Little Something for the 125th Anniversary

The commemorative wood coins can serve as a reminder to be compassionate Buddhists.

Stephanie Fong 1/27/24 Stephanie Fong 1/27/24

Deciphering the 125th Anniversary Logo

The 125th Anniversary

Stephanie Fong 1/26/24 Stephanie Fong 1/26/24

Camaraderie at the Sakura Matsuri Faire

Karen Adachi, chair of the event, explains why the Sakura Matsuri Food and Shopping Faire is more than a fundraiser.

Sharon Ito 1/25/24 Sharon Ito 1/25/24

Coach Marty on the Anniversary Tournament

“Church basketball created lasting friendships,” reflects Marty Matsuda, co-chair of the Betsuin tournament.

Sharon Ito 1/15/24 Sharon Ito 1/15/24

MLK March for the Dream: “Lessons of Compassion”

“Racism hasn’t disappeared. It’s only subsided but it still exists,” said Mitchell Maseba, a 17-year-old Sangha member, at the MLK March for the Dream.