Announcements

Trip to Manzanar

| May 30, 2014

As part of this year’s theme on Exile, the VHBT Dharma School will be traveling to the Manzanar War Relocation Center on the weekend of June 27-29, 2014. For more information, contact Temple President Emily Kariya. Application/release forms Schedule *Subject to change. Manzanar visit may be on Friday instead. Date Time Destination/Activity FridayJune 27 7:30AM… Read More »

2014 LABCC Camp

| May 1, 2014

Applications for this year’s LABCC (Los Angeles Buddhist Coordinating Council) summer camp are available in the VHBT social hall (look on the table by the door). The camp will run from July 26th – August 2nd at Camp Morningstar in the San Bernadino mountains, and is open to boys & girls from 8-12 years of… Read More »

2014 Obon T-Shirts

| April 26, 2014

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. Obon T-shirt order form

A.B.A. Aloha Breakfast

| April 19, 2014

The Venice Hongwanji A.B.A. is sponsoring their 34th Annual Aloha Style Breakfast on Sunday, May 4, 2013, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Temple. The price of the breakfast is $7.00 per plate. The breakfast menu will consist of delicious Homemade “Chashu” Fried Rice, Eggs, Sausage Patty, Orange Slices, Orange Juice & Coffee.… Read More »

Keiro Genki Conference: Caregiver’s Edition

| April 19, 2014

Keiro Senior HealthCare and the Westside Organizing Committee (which includes the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple), will be presenting a free conference on Sunday, April 27, at the Venice Japanese Community Center. The conference will address important topics such as family dynamics and communication, emotional stress and dignity in caregiving, hands-on caregiving demonstrations, aging in place,… Read More »

Rev. Iwohara Farewell Party

| March 24, 2014

Dear Members of the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, It is with great sadness that I must inform you that Bishop Kodo Umezu is transferring Rev. John Iwohara from Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple to Gardena Buddhist Church effective April 1, 2014. Rev. John has been with our temple for 12 years, and has truly helped to… Read More »

Senior Outreach Fundraiser

| February 23, 2014

On Thursday, Mar. 13, 2014, there will be a fundraiser at three different Marie Callender’s locations from 8:00AM to 9:00PM: West Whittier 12402 E. Washington Blvd. at Lambert across from Presbyterian Hospital. La Habra 340 E. Whittier Blvd. between Euclid and Harbor Blvd. West Los Angeles 11324 National Blvd. Off the 405 freeway, west of… Read More »

Family Fun Night

| February 23, 2014

Bring your sleeping bag and favorite pajamas as the VHBT Dharma School hosts their annual Family Fun Night, “Slumber Party Style.” Saturday, March 8, from 5:00PM-9:00PM, at the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Schedule: 5:00-6:00 Sleeping Bag “I Got It!” 6:00-7:00 Potluck Dinner 9:00-9:00 Movie Night Please sign-up to bring a dish to share at the… Read More »