Author Archives: Ron Gee

Gotanye Service – May 16, 2021

| May 15, 2021

Here is the information for our Gotan-ye service on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at 9:30AM PDT. For a meeting invite, please send an email to vhbtlive@gmail.com. Service order (click on link to open PDF document): Tolling of the Kansho Sambujo Hyobyakumon San Butsu Ge Opening Remarks Gatha: Shinshu Shuka Incense Offering (Oshoko) by Organizations (organization… Read More »

Hearts for Love

| May 14, 2021

Our Sangha folded over 2,000 origami hearts to help bring awareness of racism and hate. The project was led by our Girl Scout Troop 5325, who posted the hearts on this beautiful display in our front door windows.… Read More »

May 2021 – Guidelines and Recommendations for Donations

| May 12, 2021

The BCA Archives-Historic Preservation Committee has developed two guideline documents to assist i) BCA staff and ii) affiliated organizations, temples/churches and individuals in selecting and preparing materials for donation to the UCLA Library’s BCA Collection. Submit list of potential donations to BCA Archives-Historic Preservation Committee, in care of Sandy Saeki at saeki@ca.rr.com. Donation Guidelines For BCA Staff… Read More »

Take a Break to Think About…

| May 2, 2021

Earth Day is coming! How drastically the world is able to change! It truly is an exciting time. This year is the 51st Earth Day observance. Do you remember where you were last year? Probably at home watching amazing things happening on television. Were you as excited as I when we saw all different types… Read More »

Live Virtual Service – May 2, 2021

| April 25, 2021

Here is the information for the live streamed service on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at 9:30AM PDT. For a meeting invite, please send an email to vhbtlive@gmail.com. Service order (click on link to open PDF document): Tolling of the Kansho San Butsu Ge Golden Chain Gatha: Tsuki Ga Deta Three Treasures Dharma Message Six Paramitas… Read More »

Sangha Series – Dealing with Racism & Hate

| April 17, 2021

We are pleased to announce the first seminar in our Sangha Series, which will take place on Monday, April 26, at 7:00PM PT. Our first seminar will focus on racism and hate, some of it most recently directed towards Asians and Asian-Americans: How do Jodo Shinshu Teachings guide us? What actions can we take to… Read More »

Live Virtual Service – April 18, 2021

| April 17, 2021

Here is the information for the live streamed service on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at 9:30AM PDT. For a meeting invite, please send an email to vhbtlive@gmail.com. Service order (click on link to open PDF document): Tolling of the Kansho San Butsu Ge Golden Chain Gatha: The Texture of Life Three Treasures Dharma Message Six… Read More »