Dharma Realm School
A Private Buddhist K-12 School
in West Sacramento, CA
26-27 Open Enrollment : Submit Your Application Now!
Mission Snapshot
City of Dharma Realm Instilling Goodness Developing Virtue School (Dharma Realm School) is a K-12 bilingual private day and boarding school in West Sacramento, CA. Our elementary, middle and high school education is more than just about providing rigorous academic and interdisciplinary studies. Rooted in Buddhist principles of mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom, our programs aim to help students grow academically, emotionally, and spiritually.
We uphold the Eight Virtues: filiality, fraternity, trustworthiness, righteousness, loyalty, propriety, incorruptibility, and a sense of shame. These values guide our students toward moral character, kindness, and harmony within our community.
Highlights
Curriculum
Rooted in Buddhist values, our curriculum balances academic excellence with mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom.
Healthy & Plant-Based Meals
Our cafeteria provides nutritious plant-based lunches that reflect our values of care for the body and environment.
Community Service & Engagement
Students grow through service projects and community involvement, building responsibility and compassion.
Dharma Desk
Dharma Desk shares stories, events, reflections, and creative pieces from our school community. Each issue features voices from students of all ages, our faculty, and the principal, coming together to celebrate learning, mindfulness, and compassion.
News & Events
Congratulations!
Congratulations to our graduating senior and Class of 2026, Harry Hu, who completed his graduation requirements and will be attending UC Davis in Fall 2026 as an Electrical Engineer major!
2026 Cherishing Youth Day
Join us for Dharma Realm School’s annual Cherishing Youth Day on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at our campus for exciting student performances and a delicious vegetarian picnic. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP required by Friday, April 17, 2026.
“At this school, I received much more than academic knowledge. I received moral education. I learned the importance of honesty, respect, compassion, responsibility, and gratitude. These values will guide me long after I leave this campus. I would like to express my gratitude to my teachers. Thank you for your patience, encouragement, and belief in me. You taught me not only how to succeed in school, but also how to become a person of good character.”
