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 »
Author Archives: Ron Gee
2016 Tri-Temple Seminar
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 »
Rev. Kory Quon’s First Year Anniversary
We celebrated Rev. Kory’s first year as resident minister of the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple with a special service & luncheon. … Read More »
All War Memorial Service
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 »
2016 Venice Obon Festival
The Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple’s Obon Festival was held on the weekend of July 16 & 17, 2016… Read More »
Silent Auction
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 »
Rev. Quon’s One Year Anniversary
Help us celebrate Rev. Kory Quon’s one year anniversary as the resident minister at Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. … Read More »
Marie Callender’s Fundraiser
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 »
2016 Southern District Buddhist & BWA Conference
Response to the Shooting in Orlando, Florida
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 »