Description
The Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple’s Bukkyokai is comprised of those community members who pay the annual temple dues and who honor and follow the Teachings of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Currently there are more than 300 temple members.
| Venice Hongwanji Committees |
|---|
| Buddhist Education |
| Gassho Newsletter |
| Archive/History |
| Youth Activities |
| Long Range Planning |
| Building/Capital Improvements |
| Facility Maintenance |
| Wedding |
| Temple Finance |
| Temple Bylaws |
| Funeral |
| Ministerial Affairs |
| Web Site |
| Library |
History
With the dedication of the temple facilities on Braddock in 1960, Kiyoshi Waki was elected the first temple president was elected. The presidents of the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple are listed below:
| President | Years |
|---|---|
| Dale Noriyuki | 2010-Present |
| Dianne Kujubu Belli | 2008-2009 |
| Barbara Fukuji | 2006-2007 |
| Kenji Koda | 1996-1997 |
| Gene Takahashi | 1994-1995 |
| Milnes Kurashige | 1992-1993 |
| Joe Belli | 2003-2005 |
| Billy H. Saeki | 2000-2002 |
| Milnes Kurashige | 1998-1999 |
| Kenji Koda | 1996-1997 |
| Gene Takahashi | 1994-1995 |
| Milnes Kurashige | 1992-1993 |
| James Mayeda | 1989-1991 |
| Kho Iseda | 1987-1988 |
| Toru Ino | 1985-1986 |
| Mike Miyake | 1983-1984 |
| Teruo Tamada | 1981-1982 |
| Toshimitsu Omote | 1979-1980 |
| Haruo Takaki | 1977-1978 |
| Sadamu Ueki | 1973-1976 |
| Iwao Hiramoto | 1971-1972 |
| Kiyoshi Waki | 1968-1970 |
| Yoshinori Kubota | 1966-1967 |
| Larry Hiroshi Morita | 1964-1965 |
| Kiyoshi Waki | 1960-1963 |