East Meets West
This year’s East Meets West seminar features a Dharmathon of Higashi and Nishi ministers.… Read More »
Author Archives: Ron Gee
Eitaikyo Service
We held our Eitaikyo service, when we remembered all those whose contributions to the temple in the past allow us to continue to hear the dharma today. After the service, we recognized the attainment of Kaikyoshi status by Rev. Kory Quon, and also celebrated his birthday during otoki.… Read More »
Mochi Tsuki 2016
It’s Mochi Tsuki Time! The 51st Annual Venice Hongwanji A.B.A. Mochi Tsuki will be held on December 3, 2016. 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 family… Read More »
Halloween Party
The Dharma School will be hosting its annual Halloween Party on Sunday, October 30, from 4PM-6PM at the VHBT. Fun for all ages! Games and costume contest for kids and adults! Prizes! The sign-up sheet to bring a potluck dish is posted on the downstairs bulletin board. Please bring one bag of candy to share.… Read More »
ABA Steak Feast & Bingo Night
Join us on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at 6:00pm for our annual Venice Hongwanji ABA Steak Feast & Bingo Night*, an Adult Buddhist Association fundraiser. Price: $25 per plate Eat in or take out. Each dinner will include a grilled rib eye steak, baked potato, vegetables and salad. This event requires ADVANCE ORDER SALES only… Read More »
Senior Outreach Fundraiser
Eat bread to raise dough. Panera Bread will donate a portion of net sales to the temple’s Senior Outreach Program. Be sure to bring in this flyer so we can get credit for your purchase. The more flyers we bring in, the larger the percentage of Panera Bread’s donation (anywhere from 10% to 20% of… Read More »
It Rained on Our Parade! OBON!
Obon! Awwwwww Obon. This is when everyone travels to the temple to come together, reconnect, and strengthen our familial and communal bonds. We work hard and then dance as one in gratitude and appreciation for the lives that we have been given by those that have come before us. Let’s talk about the joy of… Read More »
2016-2017 Dharma School Staff Installation
The staff for the VHBT Dharma School was formally installed last Sunday. Afterwards we had a nice luncheon at C&O Cucina.… Read More »
Arts and Crafts Show and Sale
Come by to view a selection of artwork by our talented members and community members. We will have art work as well as crafts available for sale.… Read More »
Cave Temples of Dunhuang
At the beginning of September, several members of the VHBT visited the Getty Museum to see a special exhibit featuring Buddhist artwork in a replica of cave temples located in China.… Read More »