Reverend Ai Hironaka of the Lahaina Hongwangi Mission thanks the Buddhist Church of Sacramento Sangha for their support following Lahaina’s deadly fire.

Volunteers pack food deliveries at the 2024 Sakura Matsui Food and Shopping Faire.

Scouts share global experiences that have shaped their lives.

The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Pre-Order Your Sakura Matsuri Food by March 16.

Saturday, May 11, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the temple’s main parking lot.

From the beginning, our temple has embraced the core values of “Compassion. Culture. Community.”

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

Application for ABA Community Service Award is now closed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The 125th Anniversary

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

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

“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.