The Venice Jr. YBA is now taking orders for this season’s Southern District Obon T-shirts. Shirts are $15 each, except for XXL, which are $17. Orders can be dropped off in the Jr. YBA mailbox in the lobby of the temple. If your order is received by May 24, your t-shirts will come in to… Read More »
From Phyllis Hayashibara of the Venice Japanese American Memorial Marker committee: What’s happening with the Venice Japanese American Memorial Marker? Why isn’t it built already? The VJAMM Committee has been carefully complying with every step of the city and state processes, patiently awaiting the next steps from city and state advisors. Most recently, on Wednesday,… Read More »
The Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and the West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple are hosting a joint fund raiser on Saturday, May 16, from 7PM-9PM, at the West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple. The evening includes: Wine Education Presentation Sampling of 6 white and 6 red wines Old World vs. New World wines Light refreshments Wine glass… Read More »
Hatsumairi (Infant Presentation Ceremony) is a ceremony in which a child is presented to Amida Buddha for the first time. The Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple traditionally holds its Hatsumairi in conjunction with the Hanamatsuri service celebrating the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha. This year, the combined Hanamatsuri/Hatsumairi service will take place on Sunday, April 12, 2015,… Read More »
The theme for the 2015 Venice Buddhist Film Festival is “Decisions.” The Film Festival will run on four consecutive Sundays, March 1 through March 22 at the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. See times below. A short discussion will follow each film, with a special panel discussion following the screening of Lil Tokyo Reporter on March… Read More »
On Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, there will be a fundraiser at three different Marie Callender’s locations from 7:00AM to 9:00PM. Marie Callender’s will donate 20% of all proceeds to the temple’s Senior Outreach Program. Dine in or carry-out. Be sure to bring in this flyer so we can get credit for your purchase. Marie Callenders… Read More »
A special Southern District seminar will be presented by Rev. Tomoyasu Naito: Life of Awakening: True Teaching. Professor Naito will share his knowledge and insights on what is the True Teaching in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism and how the True Teaching can provide inspiration and guidance for daily living. Professor Naito is part of the Kangaku,… Read More »
We will be having our quarterly temple cleanup on Saturday, January 17, 8AM. Bring your glove, brooms, old towels, etc.… Read More »
There will be a joint Goshoki Hoonko (Shinran Shonin’s Memorial Service) at Gardena Buddhist Church on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, starting at 9:30AM. Rev. Kodo Umezu, Bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America, will be the guest speaker. Goshoki Hoonko Announcement As part of the service, there will also be three special ceremonies: Kikyoshiki (Affirmation… Read More »
On Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, there will be a fundraiser at three different Marie Callender’s locations from 7:00AM to 9:00PM. Marie Callender’s will donate 20% of all proceeds to the temple’s Senior Outreach Program. Dine in or carry-out. Be sure to bring in this flyer so we can get credit for your purchase. Marie Callenders… Read More »
