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 »
We celebrate Rev. John Iwohara’s 10th year anniversary as Resident Minister of the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.
The officers for the 2012-2013 Jr YBA were installed during Dharma School service on Sept. 30, 2012.
West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple is hosting a joint service with VHBT on Sunday, October 21, from 10 AM – 12 noon. We would like to give WLABT a head-count so they have an idea as to how many people to prepare for. If you are planning on attending, please register by clicking on the… Read More »
The Dharma School Staff for the 2012-2013 school year was installed in a ceremony on Sept. 23, 2012. Picture Gallery
The Dharma School Staff for the 2012-2013 school year was installed in a ceremony on Sept. 23, 2012. Photos courtesy Ray Fukumoto.
You are cordially invited to sit and chat about the issues facing Dharma School. Share your concerns and ideas with Dharma School Staff, Parents, Friends of the Dharma School, and Minister. Sunday, Sept. 30, 11:30am-1:30pm Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Lunch will be provided Kids are welcome! Flyer… Read More »
Congratulations to Jeffrey Ignarro for completing the Jodo Shinshu Correspondence Course, a two-year endeavor. Jeffrey is the second member of the VHBT to complete the course, after Richard Modiano. He received his Certificate of Completion during the first Sunday service of the 2012/2013 Dharma School year. Rev. John Iwohara is one of several instructors for… Read More »
The first Dharma School session of the 2012/2013 school year kicks off with ice cream sundaes after service.
Congratulations to Jeffrey Ignarro for completing the Jodo Shinshu Correspondence Course, a two-year endeavor. Jeffrey is the second member of the VHBT to complete the course, after Richard Modiano. He received his Certificate of Completion during the first Sunday service of the 2012/2013 Dharma School year.
