On Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, 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 and the Ministers Assistant Fund. Dine in or carry-out. Be sure to bring in this flyer so we can get credit… Read More: Marie Callender’s Fundraiser »
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 VHBT, West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple, and Gardena Buddhist Church. Theme: Jodo Shinshu and Zen: A Dialog Date/Time: Sunday, Oct. 17, 2015, 10AM-1PM… Read More: Tri-Temple Seminar »
Rev. Kory uses the children’s book, Glad Monster Sad Monster, to illustrate this morning’s dharma message.… Read More »
Rev. Ray Fukumoto presented the temple with a beautiful dogoro which he brought back from Japan.… Read More »
The Fall Ohigan service was held on Sept. 20. After service, the Buddhist Education Committee held its quarterly Book Club meeting. We were pleased to have with us Ryka Aoki, author of the book, “He Mele A Hilo: A Hilo Song,” to facilitate a very lively and interesting discussion.… Read More »
We celebrate the start of a new Dharma School year, and also welcome new resident minister, Rev. Kory Quon, to Venice Hongwanji.… Read More »
Hello, my name is Reverend Kory Quon. As of August 1, 2015, I have been appointed by Bishop Kodo Umezu as the resident minister of the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, VHBT. I would like to thank you for welcoming my family and me to your beautiful temple.… Read More »
Members of the Venice Jr. YBA attend the Southern District Jr. YBL Conference at Gardena Buddhist Church… Read More »
Tuesday is exercise day for the VHBT Senior Outreach Program. This morning was tai chi chuan led by Janet Mitsui-Brown.… Read More »
I started this piece with this question, because growing up in the BCA, the Buddhist Churches of America, I have always felt we were following our ministers by Watching and Living by their example. VHBT has a GREAT lineage of past ministers. As the new minister, I felt that it was my honor and duty… Read More: What Do You Mean These Aren’t My Shoes? »
