The Tri-Temple Seminars are educational programs presented by neighboring temples within the Southern District Council of the Buddhist Churches of America. In our area, hosting of the Tri-Temple seminar rotates between the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (VHBT), West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple, and Gardena Buddhist Church. This year’s Tri-Temple Seminar is being hosted by the… Read More »
We celebrated Rev. Kory’s first year as resident minister of the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple with a special service & luncheon. … Read More »
Location: Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Date: Sunday, August 7, 2016 Time: 10:00 am Please join us in spreading the message of peace, as we remember those who were victims of war. This service was begun in honor of those who were victims of the Atomic Bombs (dropped on August 6 and 9, 1945, in Hiroshima… Read More »
The Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple’s Obon Festival was held on the weekend of July 16 & 17, 2016… Read More »
Once again, the Venice Obon Festival will be holding a silent auction with a number of fantastic items. Visit the temple lobby during the VHBT Obon Festival to place a bid. Bidding ends Sunday, July 17th, at 8:00 PM.… Read More »
Help us celebrate Rev. Kory Quon’s one year anniversary as the resident minister at Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. … Read More »
On Tuesday, August 16, 2016, there will be a fundraiser at three different Marie Callender’s locations from 7:00AM to 9:00PM. Marie Callender’s will donate 20% of all proceeds to the temple’s Senior Outreach Program. This fundraiser helps to fund activities such as the weekly Tai Chi Chuan class. Dine in or carry-out. Be sure to… Read More »
We are deeply shocked and saddened by the mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. We wish to express our profound sympathy to the families and friends of the victims. When we encounter tragic events such as this, we turn to the Buddha for guidance on how to live our lives without hating… Read More »
We had our annual Dads & Grads service a week early because of the Southern District Conference next week. Five out of our nine high school grads were present to receive congratulatory certificates from the BCA.… Read More »
