One way to understand the Eitaikyo is as the temple’s promise to continue to share and propagate the Dharma, in particular the Nembutsu Teaching (as expressed by the character 「経」 or Sutra), over many “long” (「永」) generations (「代」). The expression “long generations” (「永代」) is frequently translated as “perpetual.” Because of this, the Eitaikyo can be… Read More: Eitaikyo (永代経) “Sutra (over) long generations” »
The 2011 picnic was awesome! VHBT members and their guests are invited to a joint picnic with the West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple on Sunday, June 10, from 11am-2pm. Location: Carlson Park (map) 10400 Braddock Drive Culver City CA 90232 Please contact Jayme Heyl and let her know if you will bring an appetizer, salad,… Read More: Joint Picnic with WLABT »
The VHBT Funeral Committee is sponsoring two seminars on funeral services. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Date Presented By Tuesday, June 26 Fukui Mortuary Thurs, June 28 Kubota Nikkei Mortuary Both sessions run from 7PM-9PM at the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and will cover the following topics: What to do when someone passes away How… Read More: Funeral Seminar Series »
Cakes & Cupcakes To celebrate the Three Treasures, the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple has three restaurant fundraisers planned over three months. The third will be at Essential Chocolate Desserts in Culver City on Sunday, June 10, from 12pm to 8pm. Present this flyer and 20% of the proceeds will go to VHBT. Directions to Essential… Read More: Essential Chocolate Desserts »
On May 12, 2012, the Jr YBA participated in a clean-up of the Japanese American National War Memorial Court at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center. Participating in the clean-up were Tyson Amano, Derek Amano, Dustin Noriyuki and Katie Rosengrant. Article in the Rafu Shimpo Photos courtesy Dale Noriyuki
自信教人信・難中転更難・大悲伝普化・真成報仏恩 To have faith and to teach a person to have faith Is within difficulties, again difficult Transmitting Great compassion, transforming All Is truly to repay the indebtedness owed the Buddha These words are taken from Zendo Daishi’s Ojoraisan-ge or Verses in Praise and Homage of Going to be Born. It is a work where… Read More: To Have Faith »
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California (JCCSC) is now accepting applications for Japanese American Treaty Centennial Scholarship Fund (JATCSF) scholarships. This is the 53rd year in which the scholarships are being awarded. The scholarship is open to all 2012 high school graduates of Japanese ancestry residing in Southern California who plan on enrolling… Read More: JATCSF Scholarship »
New pages on the Jodo Shinshu Funeral Ritual and Oshoko have been added to the About Buddhism section of the VHBT web site. It can be found by selecting either Funeral Ritual or Oshoko from the About Buddhism menu. You can also navigate directly to them from these links: Jodo Shinshu Funeral Ritual Oshoko… Read More »
The Adult Buddhist Association held its annual Country-style Breakfast on Sunday, April 22, 2012. The meal featured char-shu fried rice, sausage, eggs, and fruit. In conjunction with the breakfast, the Sangha Teens held a bake sale and there was a Pre-Mothers Day sale of accessories from Cambodia by Women for Women.
The Venice Hongwanji A.B.A. is sponsoring their 32nd Annual Country Style Breakfast on Sunday, April 22, 2012, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Temple. The price of the breakfast is $7.00 per plate. The breakfast menu will consist of delicious Homemade “Chashu” Fried Rice, Eggs, Sausages, Orange Slices, Orange Juice & Coffee. You… Read More: ABA Country-Style Breakfast »
