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: We Have a New GoMonShu (Head Priest)! »
The 2017 VHBT Obon Festival will take place over the weekend of July 15-16, from 3PM-9PM.… Read More »
Come and have a delicious breakfast at the temple before attending morning service. Special Recipe Chashu fried rice, eggs, sausage, orange / pineapple, with King’s Hawaiian Sweet bread. The VHBT Sangha Teens will be having a fundraising bake sale in conjunction with the breakfast.… 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 16, 2017,… Read More: Hatsumairi »
The theme for the 2017 Venice Buddhist Film Festival is “The Social Face of Buddhism.” The Film Festival will run on three consecutive Sundays, March 5 through March 19 at the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. See times below. A short discussion will follow each film. For more information about the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Film Festival,… Read More: 2017 Film Festival »
The light of your face is unsurpassed in majesty, Your awesome greatness is beyond limit, A brightly shining flame with no equal. Next to your brilliance, Even the brightness of sun, Moon, and Manji jewel (any jewel from sutra) seem covered in black ink. — Larger Sutra of Immeasurable Life It is February, and I… Read More: The Light of the Buddha’s Face »
We had our annual Pet Memorial service today, where we took the time to remember those special members of our family with whom we have shared great joy throughout the years.… Read More »
Last Sunday we recognized the members of our temple’s Cub Pack and Girl Scouts, as well as a few members from other troops who were here as our guests for Scout Sunday.… Read More »
Rev. Nobuo Miyaji, former resident minister of the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, and currently the resident minister at Gardena Buddhist Church (GBC), will be honored with a retirement luncheon hosted by GBC. Letter to the GBC Sangha & Friends Luncheon Registration Form For those of you who belong to Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and would… Read More: Rev. Miyaji’s Retirement Luncheon »
Pictures from Sunday’s Shu Shoe-e Service. After service, we had a nice bowl of ozoni prepared by members of our BWA.… Read More »
