Introduction to Pure Land Buddhism
Pure Land Buddhism focuses on the veneration of Amitābha Buddha, a Sambhogakaya Buddha representing pure perception and a deep awareness of emptiness.… Read More »
Pure Land Buddhism focuses on the veneration of Amitābha Buddha, a Sambhogakaya Buddha representing pure perception and a deep awareness of emptiness.… Read More »
After a two year hiatus, the Film Festival returns to the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. This year’s theme is Disobedience. The Film Festival will run every other Sunday from March 26 through May 7, starting at 11:30AM. Light refreshments will be available and a short discussion will follow each film. Cost is free, donations gladly… Read More »
We are pleased to have Rev. Marvin Harada, Bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America, as our guest speaker. We will also be reading the names of everyone in our Eitaikyo book during the Hyobyakumon.… Read More »
The Venice Hongwanji A.B.A. will resume its Mochi Tsuki this year on Saturday, December 3, after a two-year hiatus.… Read More »
Our temple was featured this month on the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha Hongwanji International Center website.… Read More »
| General Info | Sponsors | Mamechan’s Obon Dinner | | Opportunity Drawing | Silent Auction | Volunteers | Donors | General Info The 2022 Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon Festival will be held on July 16-17 from 3PM to 9PM. We invite you all to join us in person for some delicious food, fun… Read More »
This year’s Shinnen Kai was virtual again.
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 »
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 »