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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
June 2026
June 2026
Welcome to June!
Welcome to June!
If you didn’t already know, Placer Buddhist Church belongs to a larger organization, the Northern
If you didn’t already know, Placer Buddhist Church belongs to a larger organization, the Northern
California District Council (NCDC), which consists of the Buddhist Churches throughout Northern
California District Council (NCDC), which consists of the Buddhist Churches throughout Northern
California. These include the Buddhist Churches of Sacramento, Florin, Stockton, Lodi, Walnut Grove, and Marysville.
California. These include the Buddhist Churches of Sacramento, Florin, Stockton, Lodi, Walnut Grove, and Marysville.
Every three months, representatives and ministers from each of these temples gather to meet, discuss, and share the successes and challenges facing their Sanghas. These meetings provide a wonderful opportunity to exchange ideas on how we can continue offering meaningful religious content, educational programs, and social activities for our members and friends. Just as importantly, they strengthen the connections between our temples and remind us that we are all part of a larger Buddhist community working together to support one another.
Every three months, representatives and ministers from each of these temples gather to meet, discuss, and share the successes and challenges facing their Sanghas. These meetings provide a wonderful opportunity to exchange ideas on how we can continue offering meaningful religious content, educational programs, and social activities for our members and friends. Just as importantly, they strengthen the connections between our temples and remind us that we are all part of a larger Buddhist community working together to support one another.
You may have already seen the flyer in the bulletin and on our bulletin boards announcing the NCDC Family Service on October 10th at the Buddhist Church of Stockton. I encourage everyone to save the date and plan on attending this special gathering.
You may have already seen the flyer in the bulletin and on our bulletin boards announcing the NCDC Family Service on October 10th at the Buddhist Church of Stockton. I encourage everyone to save the date and plan on attending this special gathering.
We also have another exciting event coming up on July 5th featuring stories about Block 42 at Tule Lake, presented by Jim Tanimoto of Gridley. At 103 years old, Mr. Tanimoto is the last surviving “No-No Boy” from the Tule Lake incarceration camp, and this promises to be a meaningful and memorable program. You can pre-order a beef or chicken bowl for the event — please see the order form included in this bulletin.
We also have another exciting event coming up on July 5th featuring stories about Block 42 at Tule Lake, presented by Jim Tanimoto of Gridley. At 103 years old, Mr. Tanimoto is the last surviving “No-No Boy” from the Tule Lake incarceration camp, and this promises to be a meaningful and memorable program. You can pre-order a beef or chicken bowl for the event — please see the order form included in this bulletin.
As always, thank you to all of the volunteers who generously give their time and energy to keep our programs running, maintain our buildings and grounds, and prepare and serve food at our events. Your efforts help sustain our temple community in so many important ways.
As always, thank you to all of the volunteers who generously give their time and energy to keep our programs running, maintain our buildings and grounds, and prepare and serve food at our events. Your efforts help sustain our temple community in so many important ways.
I look forward to seeing you at upcoming services and events.
I look forward to seeing you at upcoming services and events.
In Gassho,
In Gassho,
Rene' Yamashiro, President
Rene' Yamashiro, President
2026 PBC Board Members
2026 PBC Board Members
If you sign up make sure you tell them you're from Placer Buddhist Church.
If you sign up make sure you tell them you're from Placer Buddhist Church.
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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