Author Archives: Ron Gee

Spaghetti Fundraiser

| February 10, 2014

The VHBT Buddhist Education Committee will be holding a spaghetti lunch fundraiser on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at 11:00AM (after morning service). Cost is $7 per plate, with proceeds benefiting the temple. Menu: Spaghetti Meatballs (on the side) Salad Rolls Panko dessert Beverage Please reserve your lunch by Feb. 24, 2014 by either signing up… Read More »

2014 Venice Buddhist Film Festival

| February 6, 2014

The theme for the 2014 Venice Buddhist Film Festival is “Exile.” The Film Festival will run on four consecutive Sundays, Feb. 9 through Mar. 2, from 1:00PM-3:30PM, at the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Feb. 9: Sansho Dayu In mediaeval Japan a compassionate governor is sent into exile. His wife and children try to join him,… Read More »

Hula Class

| February 2, 2014

Beginner hula classes are held weekly at the temple for ages 3-adult. For more information please see the flyer below or email halaunaliko@gmail.com. Hula Class Information Description The name Halau Hula `O Nalikokauikawekiulani was presented to our teacher Casey Kono by Kumu Hula Kawaikapuokalani Hewett in 2006. Our given name represents a bud of the… Read More »

On Being Strong, Powerful and Rich

| February 1, 2014

Although January is a very busy and celebratory month, February, despite being the shortest month of the year, is also a very busy month for Americans. For example, President’s Day is observed in February. It is also the month when we observe Superbowl Sunday. It is also when thousands if not millions of men, some… Read More »