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 ceremnony next weekend. Participating along with the five members of Jr YBA were students… Read More »
A silk sale will be held on Sunday, Nov. 11, from 11AM-2PM, after the Eitaikyo service. Products are provided by Women for Women, an organization which promotes fair trade practices and opportunities for women in Cambodia. All products are handmade by women with disability, and only the finest quality Cambodian silk is used. Materials made… Read More »
What is the difference between proselytizing versus propagating from a Jodo Shinshu perspective? In other words, “What does it mean to propagate in Jodo Shinshu, especially in light of the fact that Jodo Shinshu Buddhists seem to take great care in saying that they don’t proselytize?” One of the unique features of Jodo Shinshu, and… Read More »
Join us on Saturday, November 10, 2012, at 6:00pm for our annual Venice Hongwanji ABA Steak Feast & Bingo Night*, an ABA fundraiser. Price: $25 per plate This event requires ADVANCE ORDER SALES only available through ABA members. Please place your orders by Nov. 4. No new orders will be available at the door on… Read More »
The Dharma School held its annual Halloween party at the temple on Oct. 28, 2012.
The Dharma School will be hosting its annual Halloween Party on Sunday, October 28, from 5PM-7PM at the VHBT. Costume Contest Art Projects Games Mummy Contest The sign-up sheet to bring a potluck dish is posted on the bulletin board. Please bring one bag of candy to share. For questions, please ask Tom Yamaguchi. Picture… Read More »
Members of the Venice Hongwanji Fujinkai attended the 42nd Federation of Buddhist Women’s Association Conference from Oct. 12-14, 2012, at the Doubletree Hilton in San Jose. Photos courtesy of Phyllis Hayashibara
We celebrated Rev. John’s 10th anniversary as resident minister of VHBT with cake after Dharma School service. Picture Gallery
The officers for the 2012-2013 Jr YBA were installed during Dharma School service on Sept. 30, 2012. Picture Gallery
What we “do.” Our Sunday Family and Dharma School Morning Service begins with the ringing of the kansho (service bell). Prior to the ringing of the kansho, the onaijin (inner altar area) is decorated with flower arrangements and prepared by lighting candles, burning incense, and the offering of obuppan, or the food offering of rice… Read More »
