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Our Mission Statement
Our Mission Statement
The Placer Buddhist Church strives to nurture compassion, mindfulness, gratitude, peace, tolerance, inclusiveness, and spiritual exploration by providing a place where everyone is welcome. Our mission is to continually learn and live the Buddhist Teachings to reduce suffering and support our lives and the lives around us. We offer an open door to sharing these teachings, as well as friendship and community.
The Placer Buddhist Church strives to nurture compassion, mindfulness, gratitude, peace, tolerance, inclusiveness, and spiritual exploration by providing a place where everyone is welcome. Our mission is to continually learn and live the Buddhist Teachings to reduce suffering and support our lives and the lives around us. We offer an open door to sharing these teachings, as well as friendship and community.
PBC Office Hours
PBC Office Hours
Every Thursday from 9:00am - 1:00pm
Every Thursday from 9:00am - 1:00pm
A President's Reflection
A President's Reflection
November 2026
November 2026
It’s hard to believe it’s already November and that the Bazaar is now behind us! Before looking ahead, I want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to all the volunteers and booth leads for the countless hours they devoted to making our Bazaar a success. A special thank-you goes to my fellow Bazaar Committee members—Carole Kawamoto, Ed Nakamoto, Linda Dickerson, and Allan Yamashiro—for their outstanding efforts and dedication. What an awesome job done by all!
It’s hard to believe it’s already November and that the Bazaar is now behind us! Before looking ahead, I want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to all the volunteers and booth leads for the countless hours they devoted to making our Bazaar a success. A special thank-you goes to my fellow Bazaar Committee members—Carole Kawamoto, Ed Nakamoto, Linda Dickerson, and Allan Yamashiro—for their outstanding efforts and dedication. What an awesome job done by all!
For November, we look forward to the following events:
For November, we look forward to the following events:
• Saturday, November 7th, Tomodachi Bento delivery
• Saturday, November 7th, Tomodachi Bento delivery
• Sunday, November 8th, Shotsuki Service, at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Keiro Party, when we honor our senior members. A Keiro group photo is planned at 10:45 a.m., Social Hour at 11:00a.m., and a catered luncheon at 11:30 a.m.
• Sunday, November 8th, Shotsuki Service, at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Keiro Party, when we honor our senior members. A Keiro group photo is planned at 10:45 a.m., Social Hour at 11:00a.m., and a catered luncheon at 11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, November 11th, Bingo starting at 10:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, November 11th, Bingo starting at 10:00 a.m.
• Saturday, November 21st, Dharma/Hoonko Service at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Tadao Koyama of the Tacoma Buddhist Temple; Coffee Klatch at 9:00.
• Saturday, November 21st, Dharma/Hoonko Service at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Tadao Koyama of the Tacoma Buddhist Temple; Coffee Klatch at 9:00.
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I want to express my sincere gratitude to the Sangha for all your hard work and support throughout the year. It is your efforts that have made PBC the warm and welcoming church that it is. Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I want to express my sincere gratitude to the Sangha for all your hard work and support throughout the year. It is your efforts that have made PBC the warm and welcoming church that it is. Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
In Gassho,
In Gassho,
Rene' Yamashiro, President
Rene' Yamashiro, President
2026 PBC Board Members
2026 PBC Board Members
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PBC Annual Report's
PBC Annual Report's
The Placer Buddhist Church Annual reports are available for review. Use the links below to download and review the document.
The Placer Buddhist Church Annual reports are available for review. Use the links below to download and review the document.
Our Contact Information
Our Contact Information
Placer Buddhist Church
Placer Buddhist Church
3192 Boyington Road
3192 Boyington Road
P.O.Box 349 <-- New Mailing Address
P.O.Box 349 <-- New Mailing Address
Penryn, CA. 95663
Penryn, CA. 95663
(916) 652-6139
(916) 652-6139
Our Church
Our Church
The Placer Buddhist Church is located at 3192 Boyington Road in Penryn California, County of Placer. It is located at the scenic base of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains just off Interstate 80. It is approximately halfway between San Francisco and Reno, Nevada.
The Placer Buddhist Church is located at 3192 Boyington Road in Penryn California, County of Placer. It is located at the scenic base of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains just off Interstate 80. It is approximately halfway between San Francisco and Reno, Nevada.
The Church was founded in 1902 in the small foothill town of Penryn. The original church was near the center of town approximately 3 miles from its current location. The church moved to its current location in 1963. The church is well known in the community for annual food bazaar which is typically held on the 4th weekend of September. The annual food bazaar began in 1964, just after the church moved to its new location.
The Church was founded in 1902 in the small foothill town of Penryn. The original church was near the center of town approximately 3 miles from its current location. The church moved to its current location in 1963. The church is well known in the community for annual food bazaar which is typically held on the 4th weekend of September. The annual food bazaar began in 1964, just after the church moved to its new location.
The church supports organizations such as the Placer Buddhist Women’s Association (PBWA), Young Buddhist Association (YBA), Sierra Bonsai Club, Dharma School, and Placer Ume Taiko Groups. The church also holds various classes during the week including calligraphy, flower arranging, Tai Chi, Obon dancing and exercise classes. See the church calendar for class times.
The church supports organizations such as the Placer Buddhist Women’s Association (PBWA), Young Buddhist Association (YBA), Sierra Bonsai Club, Dharma School, and Placer Ume Taiko Groups. The church also holds various classes during the week including calligraphy, flower arranging, Tai Chi, Obon dancing and exercise classes. See the church calendar for class times.
Dharma services and group activities have been limited during the Covid-19 pandemic and will reopen when safe to publicly meet.
Dharma services and group activities have been limited during the Covid-19 pandemic and will reopen when safe to publicly meet.
Supervising Ministers
Supervising Ministers
Rev. Matt Hamasaki
Rev. Matt Hamasaki
Rev. Yuki Sugahara
Rev. Yuki Sugahara
Minister's Assistants
Minister's Assistants
Rich Kawahata
Rich Kawahata
Michi Mitani
Michi Mitani
Ed Nakamoto
Ed Nakamoto
2025 PBC Officers
2025 PBC Officers
President
President
David Unruhe
David Unruhe
Vice President
Vice President
Ed Nakamoto
Ed Nakamoto
Treasurer
Treasurer
Kent Kawamoto
Kent Kawamoto
Secretary
Secretary
Allan Yamashiro
Allan Yamashiro
Auditor
Auditor
Dan Tokutomi
Dan Tokutomi
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