2013 Bukkyokai Installation
The temple board for 2013 was installed in a ceremony prior to the board meeting on Jan. 4, 2013.
Author Archives: Ron Gee
Happy New Year!
“Happy New Year” is a greeting we are all familiar with. We all seem to know not only how, but when to say these words. It may not seem a big enough deal to write about, but I am constantly amazed at what we as a society are able to do sometimes. Society, for example,… Read More »
Streams of Light
Dear Friends, PublicScreening Sunday, March 24 4:00 PM Jodo Shinshu Center 2140 Durant Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704 Map Open to the public. Ticket information TBA Special BCAScreening Friday, March 1 8:30 PM For BCA National Council, Meeting Delegates, Boosters Not open to the public. Ticket information TBA On behalf of Rev. Sugao and Ebisu Filmes,… Read More »
Soba Making
The Fujinkai prepared soba for the 2012 New Years Eve service.
Soba Making
The Fujinkai prepared soba for the New Years Eve (Joyaye) service.
Southern District Hoonko Service
A Southern District Gathering Sunday, January 20, 2013 Los Angeles Hongwanji Betsuin 815 E First St Los Angeles, CA 90012 Map An all-day gathering of the 15 Southern District temple sanghas for a day of: 10:00am – Combined Shinran Shonin Hoonko Memorial Service A traditional service with the chanting of the Shoshinge and Wasan –… Read More »
Mochi Tsuki 2012
Dance Class
Dates: Classes run for two months: Months Time Dance Instructor Jan-Mar, 2014 3:30-4:40 Argentine Tango 5:00-6:00 Waltz Apr-Jun, 2014 3:30-4:40 Argentine Tango 5:00-6:00 Night Club Two Step Warm-up 30 minutes before class. Cost: First time in the class is free, $10 per class for returning students. There is no registration, just show up. No partner… Read More »
Religion and Vitamin C
Although the analogy that I am going to make is not the most appropriate, I hope that it adequately describes why I think religion is important. There are few, if any, who will argue against the importance of health. One of the ways that we try to maintain and possibly even boost our health is… Read More »
Spit & Polish 2
Five membrs of the VHBT Jr. YBA took part in Spit & Polish 2, the cleaning of the National Japanese American Veterans Memorial Court at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center. The cleaning was in preparation for a Veterans Day ceremony next weekend. Participating along with the five members of Jr YBA were students… Read More »