Hatsumairi (Infant Presentation Ceremony) is a ceremony in which a child is presented to Amida Buddha for the first time. The Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple traditionally holds its Hatsumairi in conjunction with the Hanamatsuri service celebrating the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha. This year, the combined Hanamatsuri/Hatsumairi service will take place on Sunday, April 7, 2013,… Read More »
The heart is a fickle thing. Although even as a child I never really liked the idea of having to get up an hour earlier just because it was spring, and as I grew older I felt somewhat validated after learning that not all cultures took the trouble of moving their clocks either forward or… Read More »
In partnership with the Japanese American Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee, Japanese American Korean War Veterans, Go for Broke National Education Center, and Kazuo Masuda Memorial VFW Post 3670, the Institute for Healthy Aging at Keiro is presenting a free seminar focusing on issues affecting veterans. Presentations: Successful Aging, by Thomas Yoshikawa, Deputy Chief of Staff… Read More »
Dharma School members enjoyed an evening of Wii bowling at the annual Family Fun Night on Feb. 23, 2013.
Grief and Mourning A seminar on separation from loved ones. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, from 2:00PM – 4:30PM, Buddhist Church of Santa Barbara 1015 E Montecito St. Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Map/Directions Featured Presenter: Sam Geli Grief Counselor, Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care of Santa Barbara. Grief: What is it? How does it feel? What… Read More »
In partnership with the Japanese American Historical Society of Southern California and the Gardena Valley JCI, Keiro is presenting a seminar on Japanese American Health Conditions, with Dr. Marjorie Kagawa-Singer, UCLA School of Public Health and Department of Asian American Studies. Topics for discussion include: What are the differences in health conditions of the Issei,… Read More »
On Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, there will be a fundraiser at Marie Callender’s in West LA. Marie Callender’s will donate 20% of all proceeds to the temple’s Senior Outreach Program. Dine in or carry-out. Take advantage of a pie sale on that day! Be sure to bring in the attached flyer so we can get… Read More »
The VHBT Jr. YBA will be hosting the Southern District Seminar 1 on February 17, 2013, at the temple. The theme for the seminar is dana (giving). One of the workshops will be an activity to put together packages of items for the group My Friends’ Place, an organization that supports homeless youth. The Jr.… Read More »
In the month of February, our Fujinkai (women’s association), together with all Nishi Hongwanji temples with a Fujinkai, will take the time to remember the life of Takeko Kujo (October 20, 1887 – February 7, 1928). In conjunction with this service we will also be remembering all the late members of our Fujinkai. In holding… Read More »
The Buddhist Women’s Association board was installed in a ceremony on Jan. 8, 2013.
