2018 New Years Service
We opened 2018 with our New Years Service.
Author Archives: Ron Gee
World Series
As October ends and November begins, we have watched a great World Series filled with much excitement and hope. Even though Los Angeles Dodger fans were disappointed and heart broken for the outcome. I reflect on all the memories shared and all the hopes for the future, which made our lives bright. I think about… Read More »
Mochi Tsuki 2017
It’s Mochi Tsuki Time! The 52nd Annual Venice Hongwanji A.B.A. Mochi Tsuki will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017. May we again impose upon you and look forward to your participation in this year’s happy event. This is a family affair for young and old alike, and we encourage you to bring your entire… Read More »
Halloween Party
The Dharma School will be hosting its annual Halloween Party on Sunday, October 29, from 4PM-6PM at the VHBT. … Read More »
Southern District BEC Seminar
南加教区仏教教育セミナー Jodo Shinshu Rituals in Daily Life: Gratitude and Appreciation – Every Moment, Every Morning, & Every Evening 『毎日の日暮らしの中での浄土真宗儀礼：報恩感謝』 Date: Saturday, October 28, 2017 Location: LA Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Speaker: Reverend Katsuya Kusunoki, Rimban, Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple Topics include: What is a family altar? How should the altar be decorated? What are the… Read More »
Once in a Lifetime … Did You Have Your Awesome Looking Glasses?
How many times have we said to ourselves, “This is once in a Lifetime?” We are constantly telling ourselves, “This is it, there will never be another one like it,” but how many of us really listen to what we know is the truth? On Monday, August 21, 2017, it was one of those times.… Read More »
Ohigan Seminar
Rev. Tetsuo Unno gives an Ohigan seminar at West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple on September 16, 2017. Handout Part 1 /recordings/170916%20Rev.%20Tetsuo%20Unno%20-%20WLA%20Ohigan%20Seminar%20Pt.%201.mp3.mp3 Part 2 /recordings/170916%20Rev.%20Tetsuo%20Unno%20-%20WLA%20Ohigan%20Seminar%20Pt.%202.mp3.mp3… Read More »
JANM Archival Seminar
Jaime Henricks, BCA Archivist at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM), gave a seminar on how to get started in performing an archival project at your temple. Recorded at the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on July 24, 2017. Handout JANM Archival SeminarWatch this video on YouTube
Jr. YBA Cleans VJAMM
Our Jr. YBA took a turn maintaining the Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument. Read the article in the Rafu Shimpo here.
We Have a New GoMonShu (Head Priest)!
On March 31, 2017, a group from the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple had the opportunity to attend the Dento Hokoku Hoyo Service held at Ryukoku-zan, the head temple for the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha school of Buddhism in Kyoto, Japan. The Dento Hokoku Hoyo or Head Priest Accession Service allowed us all as Jodo Shinshu followers… Read More »