The Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple shows its appreciation to Rev. John Iwohara and his wife, Eri, at a farewell luncheon held at Sea Empress Seafood Restaurant on April 20, 2014.
From Rev. John’s Farewell Party. Posted by Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on 5/01/2014 (104 items)
- "Come on in!" The ladies manning the reception table.
- Tyson Amano plays some original songs.
- The Dharma School students sing "Buddha Loves You" with an added verse.
- Kelsey recites a poem written for Rev. John.
- Rev. John’s birthday happened to be just a few days before, so we celebrate his birth…
- We needed another cake to feed everyone.
- How old are you, Rev. John?
- The BWA sing a traditional song.
- The first resident minister of Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, Rev. George Matsubay…
- Curtis Tachiki expresses words of appreciation on behalf of Cub Pack 79.
- Vicki Tokirio expresses the appreciation of Girl Scout Troop 5325.
- The Venice Jr. YBA present Rev. John with a mask.
- Brad Ito expresses appreciation on behalf of YABA.
- Shoji Kawano expresses appreciation on behalf of Dharma School.
- ABA Co-Presidents Joyce Enomoto and Tom DaVall express their appreciation to Rev. Joh…
- BWA President Judy Hopfield expresses the appreciation of the Buddhist Women’s Associ…
- Temple President Emily Kariya expresses the appreciation of the Bukkyokai.
- I think those two bottles had something to do with the lively cheering coming from th…
- The morning service group of over 90 year olds express their appreciation.
- Judy Hopfield expresses appreciation for Rev. John’s involvement with the Buddhist Ed…
- Rev. John ends the festivities by expressing his own appreciation for his time spent …
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