We are happy to announce that the second seminar in our Sangha Series, “The Dharma and Coping with COVID-19,” will take place on Tuesday, August 24, at 7:00PM PT. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Candice Shibata, Resident Minister of the Buddhist Church of Stockton.… Read More »
Wonderful, indeed, it is to subdue the mind, so difficult to subdue, ever swift, and seizing whatever it desires. A tamed mind brings happiness. The Dharmapada, chapter 3, verse 35 Hello, Everyone! I hope you are enjoying your summer! I imagine that without the summer festivals and Obons these are truly the hottest times of… Read More »
Here is the information for the live streamed service on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at 9:30AM PDT. For our combined Tsuki Tsuito Hoyo, the names of those who passed away in the month of May will be read. For a meeting invite, please send an email to vhbtlive@gmail.com. Service order (click on link to open… Read More »
Here is the information for the live streamed Dads & Grads Sunday, June 20, 2021, at 9:30AM PDT. For a meeting invite, please send an email to vhbtlive@gmail.com. Service order (click on link to open PDF document): Tolling of the Kansho San Butsu Ge Golden Chain Gatha: Children in Japan Three Treasures Dharma Message Six… Read More »
Here is the information for the live streamed service on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at 9:30AM PDT. For a meeting invite, please send an email to vhbtlive@gmail.com. Service order (click on link to open PDF document): Tolling of the Kansho San Butsu Ge Golden Chain Gatha: Hotoke Sama Three Treasures Dharma Message Six Paramitas Announcements… Read More »
Here is the information for the live streamed service on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at 9:30AM PDT. For a meeting invite, please send an email to vhbtlive@gmail.com. Service order (click on link to open PDF document): Tolling of the Kansho San Butsu Ge Golden Chain Gatha: Morning Gatha (verses 1-4) Three Treasures Dharma Message Six… Read More »
Here is the information for the live streamed service on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at 9:30AM PDT. For our combined Tsuki Tsuito Hoyo, Rev. Ray Fukumoto will be reading the names of those who passed away in the month of May. For a meeting invite, please send an email to vhbtlive@gmail.com. Service order (click on… Read More »
Here is the information for our Gotan-ye service on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at 9:30AM PDT. For a meeting invite, please send an email to vhbtlive@gmail.com. Service order (click on link to open PDF document): Tolling of the Kansho Sambujo Hyobyakumon San Butsu Ge Opening Remarks Gatha: Shinshu Shuka Incense Offering (Oshoko) by Organizations (organization… Read More »
Our Sangha folded over 2,000 origami hearts to help bring awareness of racism and hate. The project was led by our Girl Scout Troop 5325, who posted the hearts on this beautiful display in our front door windows.… Read More »
The BCA Archives-Historic Preservation Committee has developed two guideline documents to assist i) BCA staff and ii) affiliated organizations, temples/churches and individuals in selecting and preparing materials for donation to the UCLA Library’s BCA Collection. Submit list of potential donations to BCA Archives-Historic Preservation Committee, in care of Sandy Saeki at saeki@ca.rr.com. Donation Guidelines For BCA Staff… Read More »
